KPOP (musical)
KPOP | |
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Music | Helen Park and Max Vernon |
Lyrics | Helen Park and Max Vernon |
Book | Jason Kim |
Basis | K-pop |
Premiere | September 5, 2017Ars Nova, New York, New York : |
Productions | 2017 Off-Broadway |
Awards | Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Musical |
KPOP is a musical with a book with Jason Kim and music and lyrics by Helen Park and Max Vernon. The musical premiered at Ars Nova in September 2017.
Productions[]
KPOP made its world premiere Off-Broadway at Ars Nova in New York, New York on September 5, 2017. The production ran until October 21.[1]
The musical's book is by Jason Kim, direction by Teddy Bergman, choreography by Jennifer Weber, and immersive design by Woodshed Collective. The production was produced in association with Ma-Yi Theater Company and Woodshed Collective.[2]
Cast[]
Character | Ars Nova (2017)[1] |
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Sonoma | Julia Abueva |
Jin Hee | Cathy Ang |
Tiny D | Katie Lee Hill |
Timmy X | Joomin Hwang |
Oracle | Jinwoo Jung |
Ruby | Vanessa Kai |
Lex | Jiho Kang |
XO | Deborah Kim |
Mina | Susannah Kim |
MwE | Ashley Park |
Yazmeen | Amanda Morton |
Callie | Sun Hye Park |
Moon | James Saito |
Jerry | James Seol |
Dr. Park | David Shih |
Epic | Jason Tam |
Jenn | Ebony Williams |
Bobo | John Yi |
Awards and nominations[]
Original Off-Broadway production (2017)[]
Year | Award Ceremony | Category | Nominee | Result |
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2018 | Drama Desk Awards[3] | Outstanding Musical | Nominated | |
Outstanding Director | Teddy Bergman | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Music | Helen Park, Max Vernon | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Lyrics | Helen Park, Max Vernon | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Ashley Park | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Lighting Design for a Musical | Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical | Will Pickens | Nominated | ||
Lucille Lortel Awards[2] | Outstanding Musical | Won | ||
Outstanding Choreographer | Jennifer Weber | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical | James Seol | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical | Ashley Park | Won | ||
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Jason Tam | Won | ||
Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Vanessa Kai | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Scenic Design | Gabriel Hainer Evansohn | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Costume Design | Tricia Barsamian | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Lighting Design | Jeanette Oi-Suk Yew | Nominated | ||
Drama League Awards[4] | Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical | Nominated | ||
Distinguished Performance Award | Ashley Park (also for Mean Girls) | Nominated |
References[]
- ^ a b Clement, Olivia (July 12, 2017). "Ars Nova's KPOP to Include Ashley Park, Jason Tam, and Beyoncé Back-Up Dancer Ebony Williams". Playbill. Retrieved April 23, 2018.
- ^ a b "KPOP Leads the Pack in 33rd Annual Lucille Lortel Award Nominations- The Full List!". BroadwayWorld.com. April 4, 2018. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
- ^ "Carousel, SpongeBob SquarePants, Mean Girls Lead 2018 Drama Desk Award Nominations | Playbill". Playbill. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
- ^ "Breaking: THE BAND'S VISIT, ANGELS IN AMERICA, MEAN GIRLS, FROZEN, And More Earn Drama League Nominations; See The Full List!". BroadwayWorld.com. April 18, 2018. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
External links[]
Categories:
- 2017 musicals
- K-pop
- Off-Broadway musicals