{
  "id": 14088421,
  "title": "Broadway phenomenon 'Hamilton' set for Korea premiere in December",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/broadway-phenomenon-hamilton-set-for-korea-premiere-in-december",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T01:47:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/arts-theater/20261013/broadway-phenomenon-hamilton-set-for-korea-premiere-in-december"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The groundbreaking musical \"Hamilton,\" which revolutionized Broadway with its innovative blend of hip-hop, jazz, and R&B, will make its highly anticipated debut in Korea in December, heralding the beginning of a new international tour with select performances in Busan and Seoul. Produced by S&Co and presented by Clip Service, the show will play at Dream Theatre in Busan from December 17, 2026, to January 16, 2027, before transferring to the Grand Theater of Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Seoul from January 21 to March 20, 2027.\n\nDrawing inspiration from Ron Chernow's biography of Alexander Hamilton, one of the country's founding fathers, the production chronicles the immigrant's ascent to become a pivotal figure in the early United States and its financial system. Lin-Manuel Miranda, the show's creator, contributed the book, music, and lyrics, masterfully integrating 46 songs into a score that fuses contemporary musical styles with traditional Broadway elements to depict a narrative of ambition, political intrigue, and revolution.\n\nSince its Broadway premiere at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in August 2015, \"Hamilton\" has garnered 16 Tony Award nominations, securing 11 awards, including the prestigious Best Musical accolade.",
  "summary": "Broadway sensation “Hamilton,” which reshaped musical theater with its fusion of hip-hop, jazz and R&B, will make its long-awaited Korea debut in December, launching a new world tour with limited engagements in Busan and Seoul. The musical, produced by S&Co and presented by Clip Service, will run at Dream Theatre in Busan from Dec. 17, 2026, to Jan. 16, 2027, before moving to the Grand Theater of…",
  "key_points": [
    "\"Hamilton\" musical premieres in Korea in December 2026.",
    "Show features hip-hop, jazz, and R&B elements.",
    "Based on Ron Chernow's biography of Alexander Hamilton."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Bringing this genre-defying musical to Busan and Seoul marks the start of an international expansion that introduces Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hip-hop fusion to a new audience of theatergoers.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Broadway phenomenon 'Hamilton' set for Korea premiere in December",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/broadway-phenomenon-hamilton-set-for-korea-premiere-in-december-14091637",
        "published": "2026-10-13T02:07:02.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}