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Dongseo University (DSU) held the first ‘DSU Sohyang Musical Festival’ at 8 pm on April 27. One of the aims of the event is to encourage local musical talent at the Sohyang theatre. The Sohyang Musical Festival was organized by the faculty, graduates and students of the Im Kwon Taek College of Film and Media Arts. The festival continued with a concert that combined the main scenes of internationally famous musicals.

‘The Phantom of the Opera’, ‘Notre Dame de Paris’, ‘ My Fair Lady’, ‘ Bonnie and Clyde’,‘ A Tale of Two Cities’, and ‘Miss Saigon’ were reenacted by professors and students of DSU. The faculty participated to help students show their talents. Moreover, the winners of the musical competition, which had been held on April 16 and 17, participated in special performances. DSU is preparing for the foundation of the ‘Korean Musical Experiment’ by helping talented students and creating employment opportunities in Busan.

Professor Oh Se-jun, who took part in the musicals, is planning to start a research foundation to contribute to the musical industry. The Sohyang Musical Festival was held in part to raise funds for this foundation’s establishment. Professor Oh Se-jun said, “The Gala Show will be an annual event, a festival where people can enjoy famous musicals.”

This year the ticket prices were 30,000 won for first floor seats and 20,000 won for second floor seats.