Broadway's musical 'Hamilton' will make its debut in South Korea.
According to production company S&Co on October 12, 'Hamilton' will perform at the Dream Theater in Busan from December 17 to January 16, 2027, before moving to the Sejong Center in Seoul from January 21 to March 20, 2027.
This will be the first time the musical is presented in Korea since its inception, marking the launch of a newly produced world tour. The show will be performed in English, with the cast and ticket sales details to be announced later.
'Hamilton' is based on historian Ron Chernow's biography of Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury, and explores his life during the founding of the United States. The narrative weaves themes of political conflict, personal ambition, love, and betrayal.
The musical features 46 songs that blend hip-hop, jazz, rhythm and blues, and Broadway music. It reinterprets historical figures from the American founding era through a modern lens, with actors of diverse backgrounds portraying these characters.
The show includes approximately 20,520 words of lyrics, rapid-fire rap, rotating stages, and dynamic choreography. Characters like Hamilton and other young revolutionaries are expressed through hip-hop and rap, while Thomas Jefferson is represented with jazz and R&B, giving each character a distinct musical identity.
Notable songs include 'Alexander Hamilton,' 'My Shot,' 'The Schuyler Sisters,' and 'The Room Where It Happens.'
Lin-Manuel Miranda, who created the musical 'In the Heights,' spent about seven years developing 'Hamilton,' serving as the writer, lyricist, and composer. Thomas Kail directed the production, with choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler and music direction and arrangements by Alex Lacamoire.
'Hamilton' premiered on Broadway at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City in August 2015, receiving a record 16 Tony Award nominations the following year and winning 11, including Best Musical. It has also won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, a Grammy Award, and an Olivier Award in the UK.
The musical has been performed across the United States, in London's West End, Australia, Germany, and other countries, captivating audiences worldwide. It has been particularly successful on Broadway, where tickets have been difficult to obtain due to high demand.
Shin Dong-won, the Korean producer from S&Co, expressed excitement about bringing 'Hamilton' to Korea, stating, "Producing the world tour production of 'Hamilton' in Korea, which many thought was impossible, is a thrilling moment for me as a producer and as someone who has been waiting for this work to arrive."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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