Musical 'Frozen' Kicks Off in 3 Days... High Anticipation for First Korean Production

The Broadway hit musical 'Frozen' is set to open its first-ever Korean production on the 13th.

Production company S&CO (producers Seol Do-kwon and Shin Dong-won) announced that the musical 'Frozen' will open on August 13 at the Charlotte Theater in Seoul.

As the opening approaches, audience expectations are running high. With the globally beloved work being realized on a Korean stage for the first time, attention is focused on the iconic scenes that symbolize 'Frozen'.

Scenes featuring massive ice worlds brought to life during numbers like 'Love is an Open Door' and 'Let It Go' will be implemented through the music, choreography, and special effects of a world-class creative team with a combined 18 Tony Awards. Additionally, the passionate performances of the Korean cast breathing life into beloved characters such as 'Elsa' and 'Anna' are highlighted as key points to watch.

Hailed as "pure magic" (LA Daily News), the production will be completed on stage by 47 Korean cast members selected through auditions. Jung Sun-ah, Jeong Yu-ji, and Min Kyung-ah have been cast as 'Elsa', while Park Jin-joo, Hong Geum-bi, and Choi Ji-hye will play 'Anna'. Cha Yoon-hae and Shin Jae-bum will take on the role of 'Kristoff', Kim Won-bin and Hwang Gun-ha will play 'Hans', and Jung Won-young, Han Gyu-jung, and Lee Chang-ho will portray 'Olaf'. They will be joined by a solid lineup of supporting actors, ensemble members, and swings.

Ticketing will begin on Wednesday, August 19 at 2:00 PM, covering performances from Tuesday, October 13 to Sunday, November 8. Matinee performances are included at 2:30 PM on October 21, November 4, and Friday afternoons.

The Seoul run marks the 20th-anniversary commemorative work of the Charlotte Theater and will continue from August 13 until March 1 of next year, with the Busan performances scheduled to open at Dream Theatre in 2027.

 

(Photo: SBS Entertainment News, Reporter Kang Kyung-yoon)
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