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"Candida": George Bernard Shaw's famous play, which puts a satirical spin on the social attitudes toward sex relations will be first performed in Korea. Director Jung Jin-soo, a professor and renowned drama director, offers the Korean rendition at Sangmyeong Art Hall in Seoul, which will run from Dec. 6 through Dec. 18. Tickets are 20,000 won to 15,000 won. Exit No. 1, Hyehwa Station on Subway Line No. 4. For further information, call (02) 766-8679.
"Love Letters": A long-term relationship unfolds through letters in a play written by American playwright Albert Ramsdell Gurney, known for his refined portrayal of the American middle class. The drama, first performed in Korea in 2001, is also attracting attention here because Seol Kyung-gu, a veteran movie actor, joins the cast. It will run through Dec. 31 at Hanyang Repertory Theater in Seoul. Tickets are 10,000 won to 30,000 won. Exit No. 1, Hyehwa Station on Subway Line No. 4. For further information, call (02) 764- 6460.
"Jeongsun Wanghu, Parting Forever": Queen Jeongsun, who was Danjong's wife during the Joseon Dynasty, is played by a veteran actress Yun Suk-hwa. Due to the political strife, Danjong was expelled and died at the tender age of 17, leaving the queen behind. Actress Yun plays the saddened queen, telling stories about the late husband. The mono drama will run through Feb. 19 at Sanwoolim Theater in Shinchon, Seoul. Tickets are 20,000 won and 40,000 won. Near Exit No. 1, Shinchon Station on Subway No. 2. For more information, call 334-5915.
"Encore Happy Together": This comedy about two armed robbers storming into the house of a rich old woman will run through Dec. 31 at Daehangno Amusing Theater in Seoul. Tickets are 10,000 won and 20,000 won. Exit No. 2, Hyehwa Station on Subway Line No. 4. For further information, call (02) 742-7262.
"Miracle": A comic fantasy about the human right of people in a coma will run through Dec. 31 at Miracle Theater in Seoul. Tickets are 10,000 won and 20,000 won. Exit No. 1, Hyehwa Station on Subway Line No. 4. For further information, call (02) 742-7261.
"A Third Rate Actor": The original Korean play features an obscure actor who hasn't taken a major role in drama for nearly 30 years. Exploring the possibility of restoring humanity through the peculiar character, it will run through Jan. 1 in 2006 at Valentine Theater in Hyehwa-dong, Seoul. Tickets are 20,000 won to 25,000 won. Exit No. 2, Hyehwa Station on Subway Line No. 4. For further information, call (02) 3674-5555.
"Old Prostitute's Song": Renowned actress Yang Hee-kyung returns to the role of an old prostitute after a 10-year hiatus. Tackling the theme of what real love and beauty really means, the mono drama will run through Dec. 31 at Woolim Cheongdam Theater in southern Seoul. Tickets are 30,000 won and 50,000 won. Near Exit No. 4, Gangnam-gu Office Station on Subway No. 7. For more information, call 569-0656 or visit http://wl.pmcproduction.co.kr.
"Me and My Friend": Directed by Daami Cagney, a black comedy Me and My Friend will be run from Dec. 4 to 18 in Shinchon. The play explores the relationships between two odd couples thrown prematurely out of a mental hospital. It will be held at Dong Bang Art Theater on Sunday at 4 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Thursday at 9:30 p.m., Friday 9:30 p.m. and Saturday at 4 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Admission is 15,000 won. Exit 5 at Shinchon Station on Subway Line No. 2. For reservations, call (02) 794-4624 or write to thebhpcompany @yahoo.com.
"Neighnor's wife": A commercial CAIS Gallery will present Gim Hong-sok's latest 20 art works including sculptures, photos and videos. Gim uses unexpected materials to create beautiful three-dimensional sculptures. Gim's "Neighbor's wife" is scheduled to be held from Nov. 29 through Dec. 30. The CAIS Gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and located near Exit 9 at Cheongdam Station on Subway Line No. 7. For more information, call (02) 511-0668.
"ArtiST PROJECT": Artists and scientists will show their collaborated works at Savina Museum of Contemporary Art through Jan. 27 next year. The curator says the participating artists have expanded the periphery of art thanks to the technical help of the scientists. As a side event, participation programs are run for children from Dec. 3 to Jan. 22. Admission to the exhibition is 1,000 won for children under 12 and 2,000 won for over 12. If children want to participate in the programs, the overall admission is 3,000 won. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Exit No. 1 at Anguk Station on Subway Line No.3. For more information, call (02) 736-4372.
"FABRICA 10 From Chaos to Order and Back": Zero one Design Center in Kookmin University holds an exhibition to mark the 10th anniversary of the establishment of Benetton Communication Research Center, FABRICA. The exhibits include graphic images, video art, musical pieces and interactive installations. The exhibit runs through Dec. 20. Admission is 4,000 won for adults and 3,000 won for under 18. It is closed on Monday. Exit No. 1 at Hyehwa Station on Subway Line No. 4. For more information, call (02) 745-2490.
"Porcelain with under-glazed iron: Dynamic drawing and its power": The 10th special exhibition of Ho-Am Art Museum will display aesthetic characteristics and development process of Korean ceramics through Feb. 26 2006. The ceramics will include Goryeo celadons, Joseon Buncheong wares and White Porcelains with under-glazed iron designs. The exhibition is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and closed on every Monday. Admission is 4,000 won for adults and 3,000 won for students. Ho-Am Art Museum is located in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. For more information, call (031) 320-1801 or visit www.hoammuseum.org.
"If you go away 2": Kim Tae-gyun who has worked as an ad photographer for 20 years will hold his second photo exhibition through Nov. 30 at Gallery SUN Contemporary following last year's "If you go away 1." His principle is not to go through any artificial procedure or digital revision on his works so that visitors will be able to appreciate his honest expressions about oceans and waves of the east coast of the Korean peninsula. Gallery SUN Contemporary is located near Anguk Station on Subway Line No. 3. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and closed on every Monday. For more information, call (02) 720-5789.
"Matthew Barney: Drawing Restraint": Celebrating the first anniversary of Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, the museum presents an American visual artist Matthew Barney's solo exhibition through Jan. 8, 2006. Famous for the film series, "Cremaster Cycle," he is expanding the perimeter of contemporary art through his imagination and experimentation. The show will provide an opportunity to understand Barney's artistic vision and directions. Admission for adults is 7,000 won and for children, 4,000 won. Reservations should be made in advance. For reservations, call (02) 2014-6901 or visit www.leeum.org.
"Aida": A big-budget Disney musical features the heart-breaking love between Radames, the Captain of the Egyptian Army, and Aida, the daughter of the Nubian King, with the Egyptian princess Amneris telling the story. It runs at LG Arts Center in southern Seoul. Tickets are 40,000 won to 120,000 won. Exit No. 7, Yeoksam Station on Subway No. 2. For ticket reservations, call (02) 2005-0114, or visit www.musical-aida.co.kr.
"Pippin": A Broadway musical about a boy prince who embarks on his ambitious quest for an extraordinary life will run through Jan. 15 at Chungmu Art Hall near Sindang Station on Subway Line 2 in Seoul. Tickets range from 35,000 won to 70,000 won. For details, call 1588-7890 or see www.musicalpippin.co.kr.
"Urinetown": The Korean version of a famous Broadway musical unfolds a story about a city where water is in such short supply that an evil corporation known as Urine Good Company controls all the toilets. Those who refuse to use the paid toilets are exiled to Urinetown, and a young man named Bobby Strong gathers a band of the poor and seizes a daughter of the UGC president. The musical will run from Dec. 17 through Jan. 15 at Seensee Musical Theater in Seoul. Tickets range from 22,000 won to 40,000 won. Exit No. 2, Hyehwa Station on Subway Line No. 4. For further information, call (02) 745-1987.
"2005 Funky Funky": A musical directed by comedian Geong Seong-han will run through Dec. 31 at Funky House in Myeong-dong, downtown Seoul. Near Exit No. 6, Myeongdong Station on Subway No. 4. Tickets are 20,000 won to 100,000 won. For more information, call (02) 1588-1089 or visit www.funkyfunky.co.kr.
"Subway Line 1, 2005": A tried-and-true rock musical by the Hakchon Theatre Troupe portrays a wide range of Seoulites in the 1990s runs at Hakchon Theater. Tickets range from 17,000 won to 28,000 won. Exit No. 2, Hyehwa Station on Subway Line No. 4. For more information, call (02) 763-8233 or visit www.hakchon.co.kr.
"Tunnel": A home-grown musical with a theme of first love featuring a rebellious teenager who escapes from the harsh reality. The musical will run from Nov. 11 through Dec. 31 at Sangsang Nanum Theater in Seoul. Tickets are 20,000 to 30,000 won. Exit No. 2, Hyehwa Station on Subway Line No. 4. For more information, call (02) 762-0810.
"King's Singers in Seoul": One of the most sought-after a cappella groups in the world will present a magical evening of human voice at the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall, 8 p.m. on Nov. 27. For the past thirty seven years the male sextet has been delighting audiences around the world with their charm, wit, and incomparable musicianship. For the concert, the group will preset various repertoires from English Renaissance madrigals to French Romantic music. Tickets are 30,000 to 80,000 won. Exit No. 5, Nambu Bus Terminal Station on Subway Line No. 3. For further information, call (02) 541-6234.
"Gidon Kremer and Kremerata Baltica": Gidon Kremer, one the world's leading virtuoso violinists, will come here for the eighth time to give a concert on the Seoul Arts Center stage on Dec. 6 and 7. Born in Latvia in 1947, Kremer has been ceaseless in his quest for new music and inspiring collaborations to showcase his versatility as violinist. Kremerata Baltica, the chamber founded in 1997 by the violinist won the 2001 Grammy Award for Best Small Ensemble Performance in 2001. Tickets are 20,000 to 80,000 won. Exit No. 5, Nambu Bus Terminal Station on Subway Line No. 3. For more information, call (02) 580-1300.
"Dang Thai Son with Chopin Piano Concertos": The Vietnamese-Canadian pianist will be giving a recital at the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall on Nov. 30. Dang started to learn the piano with his mother at the Hanoi Music School, and continued his study at the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory. In 1980, he won the first prize at the 10th International Chopin Piano Competition, for the first time as an Asian pianist. For the recital, Dang will present Chopin's Concertos for piano and orchestra, together with the specially organized orchestra led by Korean pianist and conductor Kim Dae-jin. Tickets for the concert are from 30,000 to 90,000 won. Exit No. 5, Nambu Bus Terminal Station on Subway Line No. 3. For more information, call (02) 541-6234.
"Nicolas Altstaedt Cello Recital": The young virtuosic German cellist will have a cello recital at DS Hall, 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 29 and 30. For the recital, he will perform several pieces of music from Beethoven, Debussy and more. He had a concert in Seoul in last January as a member of Absolu Trio. He is known to focus on passionate side of performance, through which he makes the audience deeply sympathized with his music. Tickets are all 50,000 won. Exit No. 5, Nambu Bus Terminal Station on Subway Line No. 3. For more information, call 1588-7890.
"Soprano Angela Gheorghiu recital": The soprano who is often dubbed "next Callas" will give a solo recital at the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall, 8 p.m. today. Born in Adjud, Romania, the soprano with lovely, dark voice has been in constant demand in opera houses from all over the world since her Covent Garden debut in London in 1992. For the concert, she will present such best-loved arias as "O Mio Babbino Caro," "Un Bel Di Vedremo" and many more. Tickets range from 55,000 won to 165,000 won. Exit No. 5, Nambu Bus Terminal Station on Subway Line No. 3. For more information, call (02) 518-7343.
"All That Jazz in Seongnam": The two noted jazz musicians, guitarist Larry Carlton and pianist Bob James will give separate concerts at Seongnam Arts Center, Kyeonggi Province, 8 p.m. on Dec. 20 and 21. Have been known for incorporating new dynamics to jazz, Carlton performs both as a soloist and a member of the group Fourplay, He will performs on Dec. 20, while James will perform on the following day with his band Shanghai Angels. Tickets are 20,000~60,000 won. Exit No. 1, Imae Station on Bundang Subway Line. For further information, call (031) 729-5615.
"Les Contes d'Hoffman": One of the country's leading playwrights and theater directors, Lee Yoon-taek will make his opera director debut with Jacques Offenbach's "Les Contes d'Hoffman (Tales of Hoffman)," which will be performed at the Seoul Arts Center Opera Theater until tomorrow. Hoffmann, the popular poet, recounts three ill-fated love affairs, each of which highlights a different kind of love - beautiful, sensual and heartfelt. Tickets are 30,000 to 150,000 won. Exit No. 5, Nambu Bus Terminal Station on Subway Line No. 3. For more information, call (02) 586-5282.
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