Broadway 42nd Street

The successful musical 'Aladdin' in Korea is touching the audience as it celebrates the 10th anniversary of its Broadway premiere. The premiere that started in Seoul in November 2023 has continued its success for 6 months, and will conclude on June 22 at the Charlotte Theater in Songpa-gu, Seoul. Following that, on July 11, it will begin its final journey at the Dream Theater in Busan. 'Aladdin' is not just a simple import of a foreign musical; it is a representative case showing how global content can respect and localize regional culture through audience-tailored translations, subtitles, emotional adjustments tailored to Korean sentiments, and the performances of top domestic actors. According to the Performing Arts Integrated Information Network, as of May 2025, it has set a record as t...

Singer and actress Choi Yoojung has been cast as the lead in the musical 'Broadway 42nd Street.' According to her agency Fantagio on the 15th, Choi Yoojung will appear as the protagonist 'Peggy Sawyer' in the musical 'Broadway 42nd Street,' which opens on July 10th. 'Broadway 42nd Street' started as the first officially licensed musical in South Korea in 1996 and has been a leading work in popularizing musicals in the country. With its stage design embodying the essence of traditional show musicals and steady love for tap dance performances, it has proven to be the largest variety show loved by audiences for years, adorned with the dazzling stages of top stars and amazing tap dance ensembles. In the play, Choi Yoojung plays Peggy Sawyer, a character who grows from an unknown rookie to a st...

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Transcending generations with its touching story… Why is the musical ‘Aladdin’ resonating in Korea now?

Choi Yoojung cast as lead in musical ’42nd Street on Broadway’… A new challenge on stage