Myeongdong Theater (명동예술극장)

Explanation

Myeongdong Theater is an exclusive theatrical performance center, located in what was originally the National Theater of Korea. From 1934 to 1973, the National Theater of Korea pioneered Korean arts and culture, serving as a movie theater, performance hall and art theater. Though it closed its doors in 1975, it was reopened on June 5, 2009 after 3 years of renovation under the name of Myeongdong Theater. The exterior of the theater was left untouched, while the interior was completely updated for a modern design. The theater has a mid-sized performance hall with state-of-the-art stage equipment and a seating capacity of 588 seats. The close proximity of the seats and the stage offers great views as well as allows the audience to share the passion of the performers on stage. The theater presents a range of performances such as theatrical plays, experimental plays, non-verbal performances, and musicals. In addition, the place is a popular venue for diverse events like acting contests, theater festivals and performance festivals.

Inquiry

+82-1644-2003

Homepage

www.mdtheater.or.kr

Information Use

Capacities : 558 seats

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-1644-2003

Parking facilities : Not available (Use nearby paid parking lot)

Day off : Varies by performance

Charges : Varies by performance

Hours : Varies by performance

Scale : B1-5F

More information

Reservations
Online, on-site, and phone reservation accepted

Location

35, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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