Chat About Korea 2nd Production:Nov 28 2017 to April 29 2018

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Billys on stage in Korea

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This might be an old tape but just after half way the two boys do first Electricity ,superb, and then two boys do a shortened duo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1fblvaYwNU
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We actually have a Korea section, so I'll move this there.
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Re: Billys on stage in Korea

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I don't remember this one, quite a different interpretation of Electricity. Anyone know what was the performance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibDxtIdWx7I#t=53
(Link starts 50 seconds in after an introduction.)
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It was the Korean Musical Awards. Just as the US and the UK have awards shows, so does S. Korea. Here is another video from the show to give you more of an idea of what that show was like:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmkyr2EQGZQ
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Chat About Korea 2nd Production:Nov 28 2017 to April 29 2018

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Above all, what excites musical aficionados the most this year is the upcoming Korean production of “Billy Elliot” which is coming onto the stage for the first time in seven years. According to Seensee Company, auditions are currently being held to find Billy, a young boy who trades boxing gloves for ballet shoes. The production company has opened up auditions for all boys across the country whose height does not exceed 150 centimeters and those whose voices have yet to change. The show will be staged at the D-Cube Art Center in Sindorim, western Seoul from November to April next year.

http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/new ... id=3028732
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Re: Korea new show D CUBE Nov 28 2017 to April 29 2018

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Seven young boys, ranging from age 9 to 12, in ballet tights started to perform basic ballet moves at the words of Damian Jackson, associate choreographer of the musical "Billy Elliot" in charge of ballet, at a studio in Seoul,

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http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/na ... 22543.html
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Re: Korea new show D CUBE Nov 28 2017 to April 29 2018

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From The Korea Times:
2nd generation of Korean 'Billy Elliot' dances into Seoul
http://m.koreatimes.co.kr/phone/news/vi ... idx=236438
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This is an excellent interview with Simon Pollard, about preparing the Billys and the opening night.

http://m.koreatimes.co.kr/phone/news/vi ... idx=240504
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Excellent indeed.
Thanks for the link. :D
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Re: Chat About Korea 2nd Production:Nov 28 2017 to April 29 2018

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Musical Billy Elliot returns to Korea in 7 years
http://english.donga.com/List/3/08/26/1153862/1
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