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"Love Letters": A long-term relationship unfolds through letters in a play written by American playwright Albert Ramsdell Gurney, known for his refined portrayal of the American middle class. The drama, first performed in Korea in 2001, is also attracting attention here because Seol Kyung-gu, a veteran movie actor, joins the cast. It will run through Dec. 31 at Hanyang Repertory Theater in Seoul. Tickets are 10,000 won to 30,000 won. Exit No. 1, Hyehwa Station on Subway Line No. 4. For further information, call (02) 764- 6460.
"Encore Happy Together": This comedy about two armed robbers storming into the house of a rich old woman will run through Dec. 31 at Daehangno Amusing Theater in Seoul. Tickets are 10,000 won and 20,000 won. Exit No. 2, Hyehwa Station on Subway Line No. 4. For further information, call (02) 742-7262.
"A Third Rate Actor": The original Korean play features an obscure actor who hasn't taken a major role in drama for nearly 30 years. Exploring the possibility of restoring humanity through a peculiar character, it will run from Nov. 16 through Jan. 1 in 2006 at Valentine Theater in Hyehwa-dong, Seoul. Tickets are 20,000 won to 25,000 won. Exit No. 2, Hyehwa Station on Subway Line No. 4. For further information, call (02) 3674-5555.
"Tunnel": A home-grown musical with a theme of first love featuring a rebellious teenager who escapes from a harsh reality. The musical will run from Nov. 11 through Dec. 31 at Sangsang Nanum Theater in Seoul. Tickets are 20,000 to 30,000 won. Exit No. 2, Hyehwa Station on Subway Line No. 4. For more information, call (02) 762-0810.
"Takarazuka in Korea": The Japanese Takarazuka Revue Company will perform a musical version of "The Rose of Versailles," which is based on the famous Japanese comic book. Along with the love story of French Queen Marie Antoinette and a Swedish Count, the troupe will also stage a revue, titled "The Soul of Shiva." In the show, Shiva, the Hindi god who created dance, is born again in New York. Tickets are 50,000-120,000 won Exit No. 1, Hoegi Station on Subway Line No. 1. For more information, call (02) 2113-6856.
"King's Singers in Seoul": One of the most sought-after a cappella groups in the world will present a magical evening of human voice at the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall, 8 p.m. on Nov. 27. For the past thirty seven years the male sextet has been delighting audiences around the world with their charm, wit, and incomparable musicianship. For the concert, the group will present various repertoires from English Renaissance madrigals to French Romantic music. Tickets are 30,000 to 80,000 won. Exit No. 5, Nambu Bus Terminal Station on Subway Line No. 3. For further information, call (02) 541-6234.
"Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra's Asian Tour 2005": The Japanese symphony led by Korean maestro Chung Myung-whun will give concerts at the Main Theater of the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, today. Chung has been the special artistic advisor of the oldest Japanese orchestra since 2001. Young Tchaikovsky Competition winning cellist Koh Bong-in and Japanese violinist Sayaka Shoji will collaborate with the orchestra for the concerts, a program of which will include Brahms' Concerto for Violin, Violoncello and Orchestra Op. 102. Tickets are 40,000 to 120,000 won. Exit No. 1, Gwanghwamun Station on Subway Line No. 5. For more information, call (02) 518-7343.
"Soprano Angela Gheorghiu recital": The soprano who is often dubbed "next Callas" will give a solo recital at the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall, 8 p.m. on No. 26. Born in Adjud, Romania, the soprano with lovely, dark voice has been in constant demand in opera houses from all over the world since her Covent Garden debut in London in 1992. For the concert, she will present such best-loved arias as "O Mio Babbino Caro," "Un Bel Di Vedremo" and many more. Tickets range from 55,000 won to 165,000 won. Exit No. 5, Nambu Bus Terminal Station on Subway Line No. 3. For more information, call (02) 518-7343.
"Le Vertige du Papillon": Belgian acrobat troupe Feria Musica will present the circus-theater at Theater Yong in the new National Museum of Korea until tomorrow. The acrobatic show whose title means "the vertigo of the butterfly" will stage a combination of acrobatics, dance and jazz performance, choreographed by Fatou Traore. Tickets are 30,000 to 90,000 won. Exit No. 2, Ichon Station on Subway Line No. 4. For more information, call 1544-5955.
"Giselle": Universal Ballet will present the most famous and widely performed romantic ballet at the Seoul Arts Center Opera House until tomorrow. Founded in 1984, the Korean ballet company is under the direction of artistic director Oleg Vinogradov and general director Julia Moon. Committed to the highest artistic standards, the company has sixty dancers recruited from around the world. The show will feature renowned ballerinas of the company, including Hwang Hye-min, Ohm Jae-yong, Kang Yena and Hwang Jae-won. Tickets are 10,000 to 100,000 won. Exit No. 5, Nambu Bus Terminal Station on Subway Line No. 3. For further detail, call (02) 2204-1039.
"If you go away 2": Kim Tae-gyun who has worked as an ad photographer for 20 years will hold his second photo exhibition through Nov. 30 at Gallery SUN Contemporary following last year's "If you go away 1." His principle is not to go through any artificial procedure or digital revision on his works so that visitors will be able to appreciate his honest expressions about oceans and waves of the east coast of the Korean peninsula. Gallery SUN Contemporary is located near Anguk Station on Subway Line No. 3. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and closed on every Monday. For more information, call (02) 720-5789.
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