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Kyle Dean Massey Joins JEKYLL AND HYDE in South Korea by BWW News Desk
- November 08, 2016 The JEKYLL AND HYDE World Tour has added one more Broadway star that will take the stage in South Korea: Kyle Dean Massey.
Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra Appoints Thierry Fischer as Principal Guest Conductor and Markus Stenz as Conductor-in-Residence by BWW News Desk
- September 21, 2016 The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (Heung-Sik Choe, President and CEO) is delighted to announce two major new appointments to its artistic leadership. Thierry Fischer has been appointed Principal Guest Conductor and Markus Stenz Conductor-in-Residence, with effect from the start of the 2017 season. Both conductors were appointed by the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra on the basis of the recommendation of a committee, with its seven members including the Seoul Philharmonic's CEO, musicians from and outside the orchestra, a music critic, a conductor and a music manager.
The Top Theater and Performing Arts Schools in South Korea by BWW Special
- September 09, 2016 BroadwayWorld rounds up the top performing arts schools, colleges and universities in South Korea. If you're looking for a college to study theatre, this is the guide for you.
Taewon Yi to Head Special Edition of Camp Broadway in Seoul by BWW News Desk
- June 29, 2016 Camp Broadway LLC, Broadway's Drama Desk Award-winning producer of musical theater programs for children, has entered into an agreement with Taewon Yi, Julliard-trained Broadway star and preeminent musical performance educator in South Korea, to present a special edition of the company's acclaimed summer camp at Myong-Ji University in Yongin, Korea, in the Seoul Capital Area, from August 1, 2016 through August 12, 2016.
Randy Gener Announced as South Korea's Literature & Criticism Laureate by BWW News Desk
- March 16, 2016 Randy Gener - the prominent U.S. theater editor, drama critic and curatorial producer - has been named South Korea's new Literature & Criticism Laureate and an International Artist-in-Residence of the Incheon Art Platform.
BWW Seeks Editors in South Korea by BWW News Desk
- January 08, 2016 BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to help feature coverage in South Korea.
Off-Broadway's COOKIN' NANTA Now Playing in Manila by Rocky Christopher Fajardo
- November 10, 2015 Dubbed as 'the first Asian musical of its kind' to hold regular performances at the New Victory Theatre on Off-Broadway from 2003 to 2005, COOKIN' NANTA's kitchen antics reinvigorate its 2015 bid to infiltrate more Asian markets. COOKIN' NANTA makes a limited run at The Theatre in Solaire Resort and Casino from Tuesday, November 10, through Sunday, November 15.
KINKY BOOTS Takes Top Honors at Korea's 9th Annual The Musical Awards by BWW News Desk
- August 20, 2015 Asia's leading content and media company CJ E&M says that Kinky Boots, a Broadway musical produced by the company, has received the most prestigious award at this year's The Musical Award, along with the Best Lead Actor award that went to actor Kang Hong-seok who played 'Lola' in the musical. Kang has earned great reviews for his performance in Kinky Boots as he successfully portrayed his character by adding new charm to the role.
CJ E&M Becomes First Korean Member of the Broadway League by BWW News Desk
- January 13, 2015 Asia's leading content and media company CJ E&M announced today that it became the first Korean member to have joined the Broadway League, America's national trade association for the Broadway industry, whose membership includes the world's top producers and operators. CJ E&M's latest membership also makes Korea the third Asian country to join the League, following Japan and Singapore.
Composer Hyeyoung Kim's CAFE-IN Makes Star-Studded Return to Seoul, June 27-Sept 7 by BWW News Desk
- June 27, 2014 Composer Hyeyoung Kim's hit musical romantic-comedy, CAFE-IN, re-opens in South Korea on June 27th, 2014 at the KT&G SangSangArt Theater, for a limited run through September 7th, 2014. Performance schedule as follows: Tues-Fri @ 8pm/ Sat @ 3pm, 7pm/ Sun @ 2pm, 6pm, with a 4pm show during the week of July 25th-31st. Dark Monday nights.
STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of Korean BONNIE AND CLYDE; Opens Tonight in Seoul! by Nicole Rosky
- April 15, 2014 Bonnie & Clyde returns to Seoul this month, as the Frank Wildhorn musical will open at the BBC Arts Center tonight. The production is set to run through June 29. Check out a trailer for the Korean version of the show below!
VIDEO: Joss Whedon Warns Citizens of Seoul About AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON Filming by Movies News Desk
- March 28, 2014 Prior to traveling to South Korea's capital city to film some scenes for his upcoming film AGE OF ULTRON, director Joss Whedon apologized for the 'mess' his team will likely cause the citizens of Seoul.
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Korean GHOST THE MUSICAL by BWW News Desk
- August 12, 2013 The Korean rendition of 'Ghost' will be staged from Nov. 24 to August 2014. Tickets will go on sale on Aug. 20 and cost from 60,000 won to 130,000 won. For more information, visit www.iseensee.com or call (02) 577-1987.
SUNFISH Takes Top Jury Honor at Daegu International Musical Festival by BWW News Desk
- July 09, 2013 SUNFISH, an American musical by the songwriting team of Michael Cooper and Hyeyoung Kim was awarded the top Jury Honor for Music Theater Production at the Daegu International Musical Festival (DIMF) on July 8, 2013. DIMF is the largest international Musical Theatre Festival in the world. SUNFISH was invited to open the Festival on June 17, 2013, and was one of over fifteen Official Invitational productions from all over the world. It was previously presented at the NAMT Festival, TRU Musical Series, and Disney/ASCAP Workshop with Stephen Schwartz.
SUNFISH Opens Daegu Musical Theatre Festival, Now thru June 23 by BWW News Desk
- June 17, 2013 Sunfish, the award-winning musical by the songwriting team of Michael Cooper and Hyeyoung Kim has been selected to open DIMF (Daegu International Musical Festival), the largest international Musical Theatre festival in the world, today, June 17, 2013. Performances run at the Daegu Opera House through June 23rd.
SUNFISH to Open Daegu Musical Theatre Festival, 6/17-23 by BWW News Desk
- June 13, 2013 Sunfish, the award-winning musical by the songwriting team of Michael Cooper and Hyeyoung Kim has been selected to open DIMF (Daegu International Musical Festival), the largest international Musical Theatre festival in the world, Monday, June 17, 2013. Performances run at the Daegu Opera House through June 23rd.
STAGE TUBE: Frank Wildhorn's RUDOLF Opens in Seoul! by Stage Tube
- November 11, 2012 RUDOLF: THE LAST KISS, a musical composed by Frank Wildhorn and written by Jack Murphy, opened in Seoul this past weekend. Check out highlights from the show below!
StudentsLive Participants to Perform JOURNEY TO AMERICA at MMAC, 8/17 by Nicole Rosky
- July 17, 2012 StudentsLive- The Premiere Broadway Education Company offers international and domestic students of all ages the opportunity to experience, first hand, the best live, Broadway interactive theater education programs, taught by the best, highly trained Broadway specialists, our country has to offer. It allows the young students to experience the intensive training of a professional, successful and highly disciplined Broadway Artist and the myriad skills required in collaboration, interrelation, communication and human exploration.
Want to Be a Published Author? Editors in South Korea Wanted! by BWW
- June 30, 2012 Interested in joining BroadwayWorld's worldwide network of published authors?
BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking talented theater enthusiasts to head up feature coverage in South Korea.