Shin Chun-soo, the head of production company Odi Company, is teaming up with Julie Taymor, the director of the musical 'Lion King,' to present a new work.
On October 19, Odi Company announced that Shin will collaborate with Taymor on the fantasy musical 'Great Delusion.'
Taymor is renowned for her work on the stage adaptation of Disney's animated film 'Lion King,' for which she won Tony Awards for Best Direction and Costume Design. She is celebrated for her innovative puppetry techniques and visual storytelling. The project will also feature Oscar-winning composer Elliott Goldenthal.
'Great Delusion' is a fantasy musical set in a surreal world where magic and mythology coexist, with New York and India as its backdrop. The production will showcase Taymor's dynamic choreography, creative puppet objects, and immersive stage design.
Shin expressed his excitement, stating, "I feel honored to present this work alongside the master of contemporary performing arts, Julie Taymor. I aim to combine Taymor and Goldenthal's artistic spirit with my capabilities as a Korean producer to deliver a captivating stage experience."
The musical 'Great Delusion' is set to have its world premiere at the Harvey Theater of the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) in New York from May 11 to June 6, 2027.
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