Classical concerts

Classical Concerts

ROTTINI Debut Concert: Hero of Voice

Seoul Arts Center*

Oct. 7

Four of Korea's top opera singers, Park Ji-min, Joseph Lim, Lim Chang-ham and Aldo Heo, have come together in a group called Rottini. They have successfully reached out to international audiences and took first place at the New York Opera Competition. Tickets cost 40,000 to 100,000 won. For more information, call (02) 580-1300 or visit 222.sac.or.kr/eng.

Museums

Maya 2012

National Museum of Korea

Through Oct. 28

Maya 2012 focuses on the life and death of the Mayans. The exhibition is to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Mexico, and Korea and Guatemala. It examines the civilization of the Mayans in great depth. For more information, call (02) 2077-9000 or visit www.museum.go.kr.

2012 Korea Artist Prize

National Museum of Contemporary Art

Through Nov. 11

Without a definite theme, "2012 Korea Artist Prize" presents works by the four selected SBS Foundation Sponsored Artists. Because the artists were asked to present any pieces they were able to manifest, the exhibition introduces works of four distinct themes. Located near exit 2 of Seoul Grand Park Station on subway line No. 4. Tickets cost 5,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2188-6114 or visit www.moca.go.kr.

Pop & Jazz

The Way of Love

Olympic Hall, Olympic Park

Nov. 24-25

Having travaled to Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan, popular K-pop group 2AM will mark their last performance of the tour in Seoul. The most recognized song by 2AM is "Can't Let You Go Even If I Die". Tickets cost 66,000 to 99,000 won. For more information, call (02) 410-1601 or visit www.olympicpark.co.kr.

VIBE 10th Anniversary Live Edition

Kyung Hee University

Oct. 6-7

Vibe released their first album in 2002, finding success with hit song "Although It is Hateful, Once Again". Now a decade later, the band celebrates its 10th anniversary with a concert. Tickets cost 55,000 to 99,000 won. For more information, call 1544-1555.

Dance

Swan Lake

Sejong Center

Nov. 11-13

Mariinsky Ballet, one of the world's leading ballet companies, will perform "Swan Lake" in Seoul. Prince Siegfried and Princess Odette's marriage promise is broken when an evil genius attempts to destroy their love. Tickets cost 50,000 to 270,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3991-700 or visit www.clubbalcony.com.

The Nutcracker

Universal Art Center

Dec. 21-31

With more than 620 performances and 67 million people having watched it, the Universal Ballet's "The Nutcracker" has been a world favorite for 27 years. This performance will be the perfect holiday gift for the entire family. Tickets cost 10,000 to 100,000 won. For more information, call (070) 7124-1740 or visit www.uac.co.kr.

Plays & Musicals

Les Miserables

Yongin Poeun Art Hall

Nov. 3-25

The astonishingly powerful musical "Les Miserables", based on the novel by Victor Hugo, was first launched in London 25 years ago. It is the second-longest running musical in history. The story is set in 19th century France, a time when the struggle for redemption and revolution was rampant. Tickets cost 50,000 to 110,000 won. For more information, call (031) 260-3355 or visit www.eng.yicf.or.kr.

Chicago, the Musical

D-Cube Arts Center

Through Oct. 7

K-pop singers, Insooni and 'Ivy', will take to stage as the leading characters in this musical based on actual criminals and crimes reported in 1926. For more information, call (02) 1544-1555. Located near Sindorim Station on subway lines No. 1 and 2. Tickets cost 40,000 to 80,000 won. For more information, call 1544-1555.

Wicked

Blue Square

Through Oct. 7

Broadway blockbuster "Wicked" made its debut in 2003 and a parallel story to "The Wizard of Oz". Tickets cost 50,000 to 160,000 won. Located near exit 2 of Hangangjin Station on subway line No. 6. For more information, call 1577-3363.

Man of La Mancha

Charlotte Theater

Through Oct. 7

Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes' 17th century masterpiece "Don Quixote", this memorable musical is based on Dale Wasserman's book "Man of La Mancha". Located near Jamsil Station on subway line No. 2. Tickets cost 60,000 to 130,000 won. For more information, call 1544-1555.

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