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'The Nutcracker' returns for Christmas

It's that time of the year when festive performances take over the stage. The annual staple in ballet is "The Nutcracker," among others, which has returned for another end-of-year celebration from Dec. 21 to 31.

Performances | 2017-12-19 16:02

Classical Concerts; Big Tickets; Pop & Jazz; Plays & Musicals; Dance; Clubs

Performances | 2017-12-14 19:12

[INTERVIEW] Director lauds young stars of 'Billy Elliot'

On Nov. 28 at the D-Cube Art Center in southwestern Seoul, audiences excitedly waited for the first preview of the musical "Billy Elliot." Before the curtain went up, Simon Pollard, international associate director of the musical, took the stage with his translator. “The show will be led this evening by the amazing 13-year-old Hyun-jun,” Pollard said “We first met Hyun-jun ba...

Performances | 2017-12-06 16:15

2nd generation of Korean 'Billy Elliot' dances into Seoul

Puccini's 'La Boheme' staged this weekend

Puccini's opera "La Boheme" is not exactly the most exciting opera of all time maybe because of its cliched plot, but it is nevertheless is a beloved classic.

Performances | 2017-12-06 16:08

Lise Lindstrom performs in Seoul for first time

American prima donna Lise Lindstrom will be performing in Seoul for the first time this Saturday in the concert version of opera “Turandot” at the Seoul Arts Center.

Performances | 2017-12-05 14:52

Classical Concerts; Big Tickets; Pop & Jazz; Plays & Musicals; Dance; Clubs

Performances | 2017-11-30 17:31

Why do Korean nurses in Germany not return home?

In the 1960s, many Korean nurses and mine workers migrated to Germany, as the country invited Korean laborers as part of its Gastarbeiter program. Images usually depict the dispatched nurses to Germany wearing "hanbok" (traditional Korean clothes) and waving Korean Taegeukgi flags at the airport. They are lumped together as a symbol of sacrifice for economic development. A do...

Performances | 2017-11-27 16:42

Classical Concerts; Big Tickets; Pop & Jazz; Plays & Musicals; Dance; Clubs

Performances | 2017-11-23 21:49

Ong Keng Sen bridges tradition with contemporary

The National Changgeuk Company of Korea's (NCCK) “Trojan Women” is an interesting blend of Korean and Western elements _ the tale of Trojan women after the war told through the traditional Korean storytelling form of “pansori.”The “changgeuk” is led by Singaporean director Ong Keng Sen, who has shown much interest in Asia's diverse traditions for decades. Ong is known for int...

Performances | 2017-11-23 17:28

Greek tragedy reborn with pansori

Universal Ballet is presenting the holiday classic “The Nutcracker” at the Universal Arts Center from Dec. 21 to 31. / Courtesy of Universal Ballet Classical Concerts ‘Sir Simon Rattle & Berliner Philharmoniker’Seoul Arts Center Concert HallNov. 19 and 20Renowned English conductor Sir Simon Rattle and the world famous orchestra Berliner ...

Performances | 2017-11-16 16:08

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