Musical 'Aida' Returns... Reopening in May

[Asia Economy Reporter Seo Mideum] The musical "Aida," which canceled its Busan performance in March 2020 due to COVID-19, will reopen in Seoul this May.

The production company Shinse Company announced on the 7th, "We are able to perform the musical 'Aida' again, which could not say a proper goodbye due to the COVID-19 pandemic."

The 2022 musical "Aida" will feature Yoon Gongju and Jeon Nayoung (Aida), Kim Woohyeong and Choi Jaerim (Radames), Ivy (Amneris), Park Siwon and Park Sunghwan (Joser), Yoo Seungyeop (Mereb), Kim Seondong (Pharaoh), Oh Sejun (Amonasro), who performed last season, along with the entire ensemble that won the 4th Korean Musical Awards Ensemble Award, coming together once again on the dream stage.

Additionally, Kim Suha (Aida) and Min Kyunga (Amneris), who are regarded as the brightest rising stars of the next generation of Korean musicals, have joined as new members after auditions.

Producer Park Myungseong of Shinse Company expressed, "I am very pleased that the actors who delivered the best stage last season and talented new actors can perform the musical 'Aida' together again. We will present an incomparable and moving stage with a high-quality production that faithfully recreates the Broadway stage," reaffirming his commitment to the work.

The musical "Aida," restarting its run, will be performed at Blue Square Shinhan Card Hall from May 10 to August 7, 2022.

The musical "Aida" is a Broadway musical created by pop legend Elton John and musical music legend Tim Rice. It beautifully portrays the intertwined love and friendship of Aida, the Nubian princess; Amneris, the daughter of the Egyptian Pharaoh; and Radames, the Egyptian general who sacrifices everything for love. Since its premiere in Korea in 2005, it has recorded 856 performances over five seasons and has been loved by approximately 920,000 spectators.

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