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The musical Chicago is generating significant buzz in Korea as it prepares for its 2026 season, celebrating the 30th anniversary of its Broadway revival production. This milestone, combined with a highly anticipated cast lineup and the start of ticket sales, is drawing considerable attention from musical enthusiasts.
The 2026 Korean production of Chicago will run from December 5, 2026, to March 14, 2027, at the LG Arts Center Seoul LG SIGNATURE Hall. The first round of ticket sales began on September 30 at 2 PM, covering performances from December 5 to 27. The cast features returning members like Choi Jung-won (Velma Kelly), Ivy (Roxie Hart), and Park Gun-hyung (Billy Flynn), alongside new additions such as Lina (Velma Kelly), Kim Soo-ha (Roxie Hart), and Enoc (Billy Flynn). Ticket prices range from 80,000 KRW for A seats to 170,000 KRW for VIP and OP seats, with preview performances on December 5th and 6th offering a 20% discount.
Local bloggers are actively sharing tips for securing tickets, including advice to check for cancelled unpaid tickets after midnight and to pre-select desired cast pairings. They also highlight resources like "jalboyeoyu.com" for comparing seat views at the LG Arts Center, emphasizing the importance of planning ahead for preferred dates and cast members due to the competitive ticketing process.
