KPOP (musical)
| KPOP | |
|---|---|
| Music | Helen Park and Max Vernon |
| Lyrics | Helen Park and Max Vernon |
| Book | Jason Kim |
| Basis | K-pop |
| Premiere | September 5, 2017: Ars 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 at Ars Nova in New York, New York on September 5, 2017. The production ran until October 21.
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.
Cast
| Character | Ars Nova (2017)[1] |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Drama Desk Awards[2] | 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[3] | 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
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Carousel, SpongeBob SquarePants, Mean Girls Lead 2018 Drama Desk Award Nominations | Playbill". Playbill. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
- ^ "KPOP Leads the Pack in 33rd Annual Lucille Lortel Award Nominations- The Full List!". BroadwayWorld.com. April 4, 2018. Retrieved April 24, 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.