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Wed, September 26, 2018 | 17:36

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[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

Gov't restores support to blacklisted artists, organizations

Artists and organizations which were shunned from support due to being blacklisted by the previous government have been restored to their positions and are eligible to receive funding, according to the Arts Council of Korea, Monday.

Performances | 2017-11-13 15:37

Soprano Angela Gheorghiu to sing in memory of late Pavarotti

Soprano Angela Gheorghiu will be performing later this week in Seoul, five years since her first performance here. Gheorghiu's last appearance in Seoul was in “La Boheme” in 2012, which was her fourth visit to the country. Her first was in 2002.

Performances | 2017-11-12 16:44

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Inter-Korean Summit in Pyongyang