국내판 '빌리 엘리엇', 한국의 엘리엇은 누구

 

Cast selected for 'Billy Elliot' unveiled

 

2010-03-04

 

Many people were quite skeptical last year when they heard about plans to launch a local production of "Billy Elliot," as Korea does not have much of a history of training children actors for commercial musicals.

 

Finding gifted young actors was expected to be challenging especially in light of the musical's leading role Billy requiring a variety of talents from vocals to ballet and tap-dancing.

 

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http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/NEWKHSITE/data/html_dir/2010/03/04/201003040060.asp

뮤지컬로 되살아나는 홍길동전

 

Hong Gil-dong to be revived in musical

 

2010-1-22

 

A popular character from a Joseon-era novel is the source of the latest musical in production. "Hong Gil-dong" will hit the stage Feb. 18-April 18 at Woori Arts Hall at the Olympic Park in Bangi-dong, Eastern Seoul.

 

The show, based on "The Tale of Hong Gildong," by Joseon dynasty author Heo Gyun, carries on the recent trend by the local musical industry of turning to historical figures for story materials.

 

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발레와 뮤지컬이 만나면...

 

 

 

 

 

Ballet crosses paths with musicals, music

 

 

2010-01-05

Crossovers in the local performing arts industry have been gaining momentum in the past few years.

 

Industry insiders say that the phenomenon is natural considering audiences' familiarity with standard performances like ballet and musicals and yearn for something more innovative.

 

Two crossover performances scheduled to premiere this month are worth your attention. "Etoile Ballet Gala" and musical "Contact" not only have interesting formats for the adventurous audience but also boast casting of top-ranking artists...

 

 

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[코리아헤럴드] 연말연시를 위한 각종 콘서트와 뮤지컬

 

 

 

A guide to year-end shows

 

 

2009-12-14

 

With Christmas and New Year around the corner, the local performing arts industry is rolling out quality performances to cash in (돈을 벌다, 한 몫 챙기다) on the festive holiday mood.

The list runs a wide spectrum and includes Christmas favorites "The Nutcracker" ballet and "A Christmas Carol" for the family audience while musicals like "The Wedding Singer," "Legally Blonde" and "My Sweet Seoul" are clearly targeting the girlfriends and couples bracket...

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