Stacey Kent Live in Seoul The Phantom of the Opera Seven Seven

Yongsan Art Hall Nov. 1

American jazz vocalist Stacey Kent has been known for singing in a variety of musical styles, from American jazz standards to French chansons and Brazilian bossa nova, with simplicity. The winner of the 2001 British Jazz Award and the 2002 BBC Jazz Award will come to Korea in November for her first concert here in seven years. Her upcoming performance will be joined by Jim Tomlinson on saxophone and flute and Art Hirahara on piano.

Tickets cost from 66,000 won to 88,000 won. Call 010-2503-6160 for more information. story of Dewey Phillips, one of the first white disc jockeys who played African-American music in 1950s Memphis, the musical features melodies composed by David Bryan, best known as the keyboardist of rock band Bon Jovi.

Tickets cost from 70,000 won to 160,000 won. Call (02) 3485-8700 for more information.

Charlotte Theater Until Nov. 17

“The Phantom of the Opera,” the musical sensation that has enchanted over 160 million spectators worldwide since its premiere in 1986 in London, has made a triumphant return to Seoul after 13 years. Staged in the Korean language, the local rendition boasts a star-studded cast, including the veteran actor Cho Seung-woo playing the lead role of Phantom and Sohn Ji-soo as prima donna Christine.

Tickets cost from 90,000 won to 190,000 won. Call 1577-3363 for more information.

YES24 Stage Until Nov. 26

Meet the tale of Joseon-era painter Choi Buk in this new musical adaptation. The historical fiction delves into the life of an artist who was revered as a master of landscape painting. But Choi was also known for his unconventional, eccentric acts such as submerging his finished paintings in water or tearing up his already sold artworks. The story takes a turn when one day, Choi, accompanied by his only friend Mu-myeong, sets off for Mount Geumgang. It is here that he pours his very soul onto the canvas, birthing his magnum opus.

Tickets cost from 44,000 won to 66,000 won. Call (02) 6498-0403 for more information.