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Sun, January 17, 2021 | 09:11
Musical 'Marie Curie' wins big at Korea Musical Awards
Musical 'Marie Curie' wins big at Korea Musical Awards
"Marie Curie," a musical focusing on the female scientist's achievements and her solidarity with her friend Anne, bagged five trophies at the fifth Korea Musical Awards held at Blue Square in central Seoul, Monday.
Kwon Mee-yoo | 2021-01-13 13:01
5 plays reflecting contemporary issues staged as ARKO Selection
5 plays reflecting contemporary issues staged as ARKO Selection
The Arts Council Korea (ARKO) presents five new plays as part of its ARKO Selection, a program supporting noteworthy new and revived performing arts productions. ARKO Selection, launched in 2008, aims to discover and nurture new performing arts works. It has supported premieres of 206 shows as of last year. In 2020, 21 shows - play, dance, traditional art, musical and opera -...
Kwon Mee-yoo | 2021-01-12 14:36
Producers plead for easing social distancing rules in theater
Producers plead for easing social distancing rules in theater
With the government's extension of level 2.5 social distancing, Korea's theater industry is struggling to survive, and producers are speaking out in support of those who are losing their jobs. December into January is traditionally a peak season in the theater industry with many holidays, but the recent spike of COVID-19 infections here has shattered the dream for 2020.
Kwon Mee-yoo | 2021-01-05 17:36
Classical concerts to honor Piazzolla set for 2021
Classical concerts to honor Piazzolla set for 2021
As the number of COVID-19 infections increases, many live concerts and performances were delayed or canceled following heightened social distancing rules, inflicting a loss of income on those in the classical music industry. The deadly disease has taken away stages from musicians, and still concert halls need to have vacant seats between audience members, but some are ready t...
Park Ji-won | 2021-01-04 09:06
Jonathan Roxmouth to unveil personal side at concert
Jonathan Roxmouth to unveil personal side at concert
Jonathan Roxmouth, the South African musical actor who captivated Korean theatergoers with his breathtaking portrayal of the Phantom in "The Phantom of the Opera," returns to Seoul despite the pandemic to hold his first-ever solo concerts here.
Kwon Mee-yoo | 2020-12-23 09:15
National Ballet to appeal against unfair dismissal of dancer for breaking quarantine
National Ballet to appeal against unfair dismissal of dancer for breaking quarantine
Former Korean National Ballet member Na Dae-han. By Kwon Mee-yooLabor authorities have ruled that Na Dae-han, a former dancer of the Korean National Ballet (KNB) fired for violating self-quarantine rules in February, was wrongfully dismissed. The National La...
Kwon Mee-yoo | 2020-12-14 14:56
[INTERVIEW] Singaporean director says pansori, K-pop evoke emotion
[INTERVIEW] Singaporean director says pansori, K-pop evoke emotion
Earlier this year when Ong Keng Sen, a Singaporean director of the theater group TheatreWork, was tapped by the National Changeeuk Company of Korea (NCCK) to direct the Korean traditional opera “Trojan Women,” he did not hesitate.
Park Ji-won | 2020-12-12 09:26
Performing arts industry takes blow from strengthened social distancing in peak season
Performing arts industry takes blow from strengthened social distancing in peak season
Social distancing seating at Jayu Theater, Seoul Arts Center / Courtesy of Seoul Arts Center By Kwon Mee-yooThe year's end is typically a big season for the theater industry, but the COVID-19 pandemic has marred this year's mood as the resurgence of infectio...
Kwon Mee-yoo | 2020-12-10 09:09
Audiences confused over different COVID-19 measures between theaters
Audiences confused over different COVID-19 measures between theaters
Theaters in Seoul are causing confusion with their different COVID-19 measures following the tightened social distancing measures by the city government amid the coronavirus cases spike.
Park Ji-won | 2020-12-06 16:12
Seoul Arts Center confirms 2 coronavirus cases, cancels show
Seoul Arts Center confirms 2 coronavirus cases, cancels show
The Seoul Arts Center has announced it confirmed two new COVID-19 cases amid the virus spike throughout the nation and it has canceled a show to prevent further infections.
Park Ji-won | 2020-12-03 15:19
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