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Small stages, foreign festivals, no shortcuts: A Korean musical's long and winding road to London

After years on small stages and the festival circuit, “You & It” is bringing its distinctly Korean story of grief and memory to audiences in Britain at London’s King’s Head Theatre.

2026.9.17

Producer Shin Chun-soo, CEO of OD Company, poses for a photo at a red carpet event held before the opening performance of the Korean production company's original musical ″The Great Gatsby″ at the London Coliseum Theatre on April 25. [YONHAP]

'The Great Gatsby' producer Shin Chun-soo lays path for Korean talent to go global

Producer Shin Chun-soo, known as the first Korean to bring a musical to both Broadway and West End, is now leading a global rollout of “The Great Gatsby,” while laying the groundwork to open new doors for Korean creators internationally.

2025.5.6

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The West End cast of 'Marie Curie' gives a live performance of the show at London's Trafalgar Square during West End LIVE on June 22. [LIVE]

From page to stage: Musical writer Choun See-un reflects on London debut of 'Marie Curie'

[Interview] Making its English-language debut at London's Charing Cross Theatre, “Marie Curie” follows the namesake character’s pursuit of scientific truth despite its potentially devastating side effects.

2024.7.8

Poster of the upcoming production of ″Marie Curie,″ a homegrown musical that is headed to West End's Charring Cross Theater next month [MARIE CURIE MUSICAL]

Korea's own 'Marie Curie' musical cast to hold mini-concert celebrating West End debut

In celebrating the West End debut of homegrown musical "Marie Curie," Korea's Culture Ministry will host a mini-concert featuring the show's Korean and British cast, among other events, it said through a press release Friday.

2024.5.31

A scene from the musical 'The Little Big Things' [CJ ENM]

'The Little Big Things,' co-produced by CJ ENM, nominated for three London awards

British musical 'The Big Little Things,' coproduced by CJ ENM, is nominated for three Olivier Awards. The winners will be announced on April 14 at London's Royal Albert Hall. The show is based on the autobiography of rugby player Henry Fraser.

2024.3.18

Poster for London's production of musical ″Marie Curie″ [LIVE CORP]

'Marie Curie' musical heads to London's West End this summer

The musical follows the life of scientist Marie Sklodowska Curie and her journey to find a cure for cancer. The original Korean production premiered in 2020, with the book and lyrics by Chou See-un and music by Choi Jong-yoon.

2024.3.5