VideoWatch KPOP Take Its Moves to the Center of Times Square on Good Morning America
The Broadway musical about K-pop stars risking everything will open at Circle in the Square November 20.
By
Leah Putnam
October 18, 2022
Take a look at Broadway's KPOPin the center of Times Square as it took to the stage on Good Morning America to perform "This Is My Korea." The musical will open November 20 at Circle in the Square Theatre where it began previews October 13.
The musical follows K-pop superstars risking everything for a one-night only concert as they face personal struggles that threaten their careers in this show which brings the world of K-pop music to the Broadway stage.
Conceived by Jason Kim and the Woodshed Collective, KPOP featuring a book by Kim with music, lyrics, as well as music, lyrics, music production and arrangements by Helen Park, and music and lyrics by Max Vernon. It first opened Off-Broadway for its 2017 world premiere at Ars Nova. Ma-Yi Theater and the Woodshed Collective also contributed to bringing KPOP to the stage, and the musical ultimately took home three Lucille Lortel Awards including Outstanding Musical, the 2018 Richard Rodgers Award, and an Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best Unique Theatrical Experience.
The work, which made its world premiere Off-Broadway in 2022, takes place in an Iranian classroom where adult students practice for an English language proficiency exam.
A host of comedy and Broadway favorites will perform short stories penned by Simon Rich, including John Mulaney, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Annaleigh Ashford, and more.