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Run Time:
Two hours and 15 minutes, with one intermission
Two hours and 15 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Closing: December 11, 2022KPOP - 2022 Broadway History , Info & More
Circle in the Square (Broadway)
1633 Broadway at 50th St. New York, NY
Claim your backstage pass and dive inside the high-stakes world of K-pop with this exhilarating new Broadway-bound musical. As global superstars put everything on the line for a special one-night-only concert, one singer's inner struggle threatens to dismantle one of the hottest labels in K-pop. Pulsing with infectious beats, electrifying choreography, and breathtaking joy, KPOP, the Broadway Musical, is an all-consuming multimedia experience that explores the relentless discipline, raw talent, and commercial ambition behind the heart-thumping international phenomenon.
KPOP - 2022 - Broadway Cast
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KPOP
6 / 10
For this reason–and I can't believe I am writing this–I would have preferred a K-pop revue without the strained narratives. In the concert numbers, the performers are electrifying, and they elicit earned shrieks, squeals, and thunderous applause from the notably young and Asian audience members. Helen Park's and Max Vernon's songs are silly confections that thankfully are accompanied by loud electronic music, so you don't end up with an ear worm consisting of a lyric like, 'This is my Korea/ This is my story-a/ A new category-a/ To make you dance and clap your hands.' Wearing Clint Ramos and Sophia Choi's appropriately gaudy, garish, and fabulous costumes, which include glittering bodysuits, playful dominatrix attire, faux military uniforms, MwE, RTMIS, and F8 put on a sensational show, particularly in the 15-minute finale. Jennifer Weber's thrilling choreography incorporates all the shakes, pops and thrusts one associates with the genre. KPOP will not go down in the Broadway annals as a groundbreaking, or even a very good, musical. But when the company sings the final song, 'Blast Off,' you may realize that you're having too much fun to notice–or care.
Broadway’s underdeveloped ‘KPOP’ is saved by the music
7 / 10
There is an ecstatic upbeat tempo to “KPOP.” Eighteen of the aforementioned 22-person ensemble makes their Broadway debut here, and even the worst of scripts cannot stop them from having a great time. Too much love and hard work envelops Bergman’s stage to not bop your head to the music or mimic dance moves from your seat. While discrepancies riddle the musical’s book and erase all potential for a transformative time, I’d instead advise to venture out in pursuit of an entertaining one. You’ll find that at “KPOP.”
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Photos: Get a First Look at Luna & More in KPOP on Broadway
by Show Highlights - November 10, 2022
by Show Highlights - November 10, 2022
KPOP, starring K-pop super star Luna, will open on Broadway at Circle in the Square Theatre on Sunday, November 20, 2022. KPOP, directed by Teddy Bergman, features a book by Jason Kim; choreography by Jennifer Weber; music, lyrics, music production and arrangements by Helen Park; and music and lyrics by Max Vernon. Get a first look at photos here!
KPOP on Broadway Cancels November 9 Matinee Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 8, 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 8, 2022
The matinee performance of KPOP at 2pm on Wednesday, November 9, has been canceled.
VIDEO: KPOP Creatives Talk Broadway, API Representation, And More With The Korea Society
by A.A. Cristi - October 24, 2022
by A.A. Cristi - October 24, 2022
The Broadway creatives behind KPOP the Musical are sitting down with The Korea Society to discuss the musical's Broadway debut. See their conversation here. See the video!
VIDEO: KPOP Cast Performs 'This is My Korea' on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - October 18, 2022
by Michael Major - October 18, 2022
Watch a video of the Broadway cast of KPOP The Musical performing 'This Is My Korea' on Good Morning America. KPOP features Luna, in the starring role of MwE, along with Julia Abueva, BoHyung, Major Curda, Jinwoo Jung, Jiho Kang, Amy Keum, James Kho, Marina Kondo, Eddy Lee, Joshua Lee, Jully Lee, Lina Rose Lee, Timothy H. Lee, and more.
KPOP to Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA Tomorrow
by Michael Major - October 17, 2022
by Michael Major - October 17, 2022
KPOP features Luna, in the starring role of MwE, along with Julia Abueva, BoHyung, Major Curda, Jinwoo Jung, Jiho Kang, Amy Keum, James Kho, Marina Kondo, Eddy Lee, Joshua Lee, Jully Lee, Lina Rose Lee, Timothy H. Lee, Abraham Lim, Min, Kate Mina Lin, Aubie Merrylees, Patrick Park, Zachary Noah Piser, Kevin Woo, and John Yi.
KPOP On Broadway Announces Three New Accessible Ticketing Initiatives
by A.A. Cristi - October 12, 2022
by A.A. Cristi - October 12, 2022
KPOP, a new musical inspired by the global K-pop phenomenon, announces three new day-of ticketing initiatives in an effort to make tickets more accessible.
Video: Watch A Sneak Peek of KPOP on Broadway
by Sneak Peek - October 12, 2022
by Sneak Peek - October 12, 2022
KPOP will begin performances on Broadway with previews starting on Thursday, October 13, 2022, in advance of an opening night on Sunday, November 20, 2022. The show will play at the Circle in the Square Theatre. Watch a sneak peek of the cast in action!
Meet the Cast of KPOP THE MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight
by Stephi Wild - October 13, 2022
by Stephi Wild - October 13, 2022
KPOP the Musical begins previews tonight, October 13, with an opening night on Sunday, November 20, 2022. Meet the cast bringing this show to life here!
Up on the Marquee: KPOP
by Jennifer Broski - September 1, 2022
by Jennifer Broski - September 1, 2022
The box office is now open for the upcoming new musical KPOP, which is currently in rehearsals for Broadway. KPOP is set to begin previews on Thursday, October 13, 2022, with an opening night on Sunday, November 20, 2022. Check out photos of the new marquee at the Circle in the Square Theatre.
Photos: Stans Turn Out As The KPOP Box Office Opens At Circle In the Square!
by A.A. Cristi - August 25, 2022
by A.A. Cristi - August 25, 2022
It was a box office frenzy at the CIRCLE IN THE SQUARE THEATRE as tickets went on sale for the upcoming new musical KPOP. The box office opened at 10 am on Thursday and the line started at 8 am and continued weaving onto 50th Street throughout the day. Check out photos
Box Office Opens Today For KPOP on Broadway With Limited $19 Tickets
by Stephi Wild - August 25, 2022
by Stephi Wild - August 25, 2022
The box office opens for Broadway's KPOP, a new musical inspired by the global K-pop phenomenon. In honor of the 19 members of the KPOP company making their Broadway debuts, the production is offering a limited number of $19 tickets to preview performances.
BoHyung, Min & Kevin Woo Join Broadway's KPOP - Complete Cast Announced!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 22, 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 22, 2022
The complete cast has been announced for Broadway’s KPOP, a new musical inspired by the global K-pop phenomenon, which will perform at Circle in the Square Theatre. In addition to Luna, a K-pop idol, other cast members from the K-pop world include BoHyung, Min, and Kevin Woo.
KPOP'S Composer Helen Park And Actress Luna Honored By The NY METS
by Grace Cutler - July 24, 2022
by Grace Cutler - July 24, 2022
Honored by the NY METS at their Korean Heritage Game on Friday night at Citi Field.
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KPOP - 2022 Broadway Awards and Nominations
Note: Award winners will appear on a background
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Choreography | Jennifer Weber |
| 2023 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical | Clint Ramos |
| 2023 | Tony Awards | Best Choreography | Jennifer Weber |
| 2023 | Tony Awards | Best Costume Design of a Musical | Clint Ramos |
| 2023 | Tony Awards | Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre | Helen Park |
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