The play 'Amadeus' revival... Opens November 17 at Kwanglim Art Center

[Asia Economy Reporter Byunghee Park] The play 'Amadeus' will return to the stage in November at the Kwanglim Art Center BBCH Hall.

Based on the script by British playwright Peter Shaffer, the play 'Amadeus' highlights the struggles of the naturally gifted genius musician 'Mozart' and 'Salieri,' who envied him. 'Amadeus' attracted a total of 60,000 audience members with an average seat occupancy rate of 96% during its 2018 premiere. It was recognized for both artistic quality and commercial success, winning the 2018 Stage Talk Audience Choice Awards (SACA) for Best Revival Play and the 14th Interpark Golden Ticket Awards in the play category in 2018.

Familiar also as a film of the same name, 'Amadeus' is a work completed by adding playwright Peter Shaffer's imagination to the story of 'Salieri' and 'Mozart,' musicians who lived in the same era and were real historical figures. It premiered in 1979 at the Olivier Theatre of the National Theatre in the UK. 'Amadeus' was performed on Broadway in the United States the following year and made a great impact by winning five categories including Best Play and Best Direction at the 1981 Tony Awards. Later, it was adapted into a film directed by Milos Forman in 1984, receiving 11 nominations at the 57th Academy Awards and winning eight categories including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, and Best Actor.

The play 'Amadeus,' set in 18th-century Vienna, deeply portrays the complex psychological depiction of the hardworking musician 'Salieri' and the genius musician 'Mozart,' exploring human love and hate toward God and the artist's desire for true artistic talent. It also delicately expresses hidden human emotions such as jealousy, envy, compassion, and superiority, evoking deep empathy.

Led by director Lee Jina, the production team will include music director Chae Hanul, choreographer Seo Byunggu, stage designer Lee Eomji, and costume designer Do Yeon. The cast will be announced in early October.

The play 'Amadeus' will open on November 17 and run until January 17 of next year.

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