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Broadway's KPOP was a huge — but short-lived — success

KPOP was a groundbreaking musical that received Tony nominations for its score, costumes and choreography. But it abruptly closed after only two weeks. Composer Helen Park talks about the show's short-lived but meaningful run on Broadway.

The musical KPOP was the first Broadway production about a Korean story, with a predominantly Asian cast

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Cast members of KPOP, a new Broadway musical, perform during a press preview in New York City.
Cast members of KPOP, a new Broadway musical, perform during a press preview at Circle in the Square on October 11, 2022 in New York City. (Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images)
21:11KPOP's short-lived but meaningful Broadway run

As the first Broadway production about a Korean story, written by Korean artists, with a predominantly Asian cast, KPOP the musical was groundbreaking.

It was nominated for three Tony Awards, including best original score, best costume design and best choreography. But the musical abruptly closed after only two weeks.

Composer Helen Park joined Commotion guest host Talia Schlanger to talk about the show's short-lived but meaningful run on Broadway, and how its cancellation has impacted diverse storytelling. 

WATCH | Trailer for KPOP on Broadway:

You can listen to the full discussion from today's show on CBC Listen or on our podcast, Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Interview with Helen Park produced by Jean Kim.

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