For those unfamiliar with Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" and the genre of Changgeuk, the combination of the two might not sound so appealing. After watching such an attempt, "The Merchants of Venice" by the National Changgeuk Company of Korea, one might change their mind. Changgeuk is akin to a Korean version of opera. It derives from pansori, Korea's traditional narrative singin.
The three members of K-pop boy group EXO - Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin - and their management company, SM Entertainment, have reached a mutually amicable settlement concerning the trio s exclusive contracts. All three have decided to maintain their contractual relationships.
Combined with LED technology, a musical can transform itself into a 3D movie or another visual display. The musical, “Death Note,” has proven this by installing giant LED panels on the ceiling, floor and in the background of the stage, turning it into a high school, a police station or even a tennis court. By transcending the limitations of space, “Death Note” provides a fully immersive environment for the audience and elevates their theater experience to the next level.