The musical Chicago is generating buzz in Korea with its upcoming 2026 season, marking the 30th anniversary of its iconic 1996 Broadway revival. This production continues its legacy as a long-running favorite, captivating audiences with its blend of veteran performers and new cast members, promising a fresh yet familiar experience for its dedicated fanbase.
The 2026 Korean season will run from December 5, 2026, to March 14, 2027, at the LG Arts Center Seoul LG SIGNATURE Hall, with a runtime of 145 minutes including a 20-minute intermission, suitable for ages 14 and up. Ticket prices range from 80,000 KRW for A seats to 170,000 KRW for OP/VIP seats. Notable cast members include Ivy, who made her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in August 2024, alongside Choi Jung-won, Yoon Gong-joo, Lina as Velma Kelly, Kim Su-ha, Tiffany Young as Roxie Hart, and Park Gun-hyung, Enoch as Billy Flynn. The musical, which first premiered on Broadway in 1975 and in Korea in 2000, has accumulated 1,729 performances and 1.8 million viewers over 26 years in Korea.
Local bloggers describe Chicago as a sharp satire, contrasting its glamorous jazz and dance with its dark narrative of women committing crimes in a
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