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The pandemic was not kind to “KPOP,” the new Broadway show that aims to do for South Korean popular music much of what “Dreamgirls” did for Motown.

The concert-style show has a pulsing energy but not much plot

“KPOP” is a backstage story that wants both to celebrate the Korean pop music industry known for its tight harmonies and good-looking young performers, and also critique its rigorous regimentation and stifling authoritarianism in artist training.

The worldwide sensation and American-style musical theater form an awkward alliance onstage.

A group of theatrical singer-songwriters are partnering with FRIGID New York to present the second installment of Don't Call Us Emerging: A Songwriters Concert (Monday, December 12th, 8pm at The Kraine Theatre); an evening of original material performed by the writers themselves.

Composer Helen Park talks to ELLE.com about bringing her KPOP musical to the Broadway stage and working with real K-pop artists.

Back in 2017, the musical “KPOP” had the kind of off-Broadway premiere that showbiz dreams are made of. The buzz around the production &#151

The show’s creative team talks about revamping the immersive Off Broadway hit so that it moves “around the audience” at Circle in the Square Theater.

Carlson transitions into the role immediately as current artistic director, Chris Burney prepares for his departure in December 2022

Current Artistic Director Chris Burney will step down from the position in December.