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| ▲This photo provided by lstesco show poster of 'The Phantom of The Opera.' (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) |
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| ▲This photo provided by lstesco show poster of 'The Phantom of The Opera.' (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) |
SEOUL December 28 (Yonhap) -- “The Phantom of the opera came to me as a gift when I was in need of something new to kick off my career as an actor,” addressed actor Cho Seung-woo on Tuesday.
“When being on stage I felt the hankering of something new and wanted to re organize everything,” adding “I will cherish this opportunity and work very hard.” Stated actor Cho Seung-woo during the interview conducted with the production company SNCO Korea for the musical “The Phantom of the Opera.”
South Korean version of the musical “The Phantom of the opera” which will kick off on March of 2023, in 13 years since it was last performed in South Korea, actor Cho Seung-woo will act out the protagonist the Opera Ghost, “Erik.”
“I have been on stage as a musical actor for over 20 years and when will I be able to act as the opera ghost wearing the mask again,” adding “Participating in the production gave me time to re think of my motivation and goal as an actor, therefore I feel nervous, and excited at the same time.” addressed Cho Seung-woo throughout his interview.
Moreover, actor stated “I have never thought I would receive a role as the Opera Ghost,” adding “I would like to revisit the memory of a big impact the novel and the actor Michael Croft’s OST of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ has provided me when I was young.”
Alongside Cho Seung-woo, South Korean actor Choi Jae-rim known for his role in “Aida,” “Kinky Boots,” and more, Kim Joo-taek a baritone singer, and veteran musical actor Jeon Dong-seok has been casted for the production of “The Phantom of the Opera.”
For the role of “Christine Daae” a muse of the protagonist “Erik” actress Son Ji-soo, Song Eun-hye were casted and for the role of “Vicomte Raoul” actor Song Won-geun, and Hwang Gun-ha has been casted.
“The Phantom of the Opera” is considered to be one of the most highly awaited production which will take the stage in 2023. The fact that the musical has returned to South Korean stage in 13 years have drawn the interest of audiences.
“The Phantom of the Opera” is a steady seller written by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Musical “The Phantom of the Opera” is known for its great OTS, such as “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Think of Me,” “All I ask You” and many more.
In South Korea the musical was performed in Korean only twice, once in 2001 and later in 2009, and other shows were provided by foreign casts.
“The Phantom of the Opera” will kick off on March 30 until June 18 at Busan Dream Theater, and on July 14 it will kick off in Charlotte Theater in Seoul.
(This article is translated from Korean to English by Joonha Yoo)
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