The musical premiered in Switzerland in 2009. Ock is currently performing in the musical "Chicago" after stints in "42nd Street" and "Aida." Cha is a rising musical actress and was cast in the musical "Queen Seondeok." Shin has performed in the musicals "Hamlet," "My Scary Girl" and "Dancing Shadows." Um recently starred in the musical "The Three Musketeers" and has gained in popularity from his appearances on several television dramas. Ryu is considered a top musical star for his charismatic acting in such performances as "Jekyll and Hyde," "Man of La Mancha," "Thrill Me" and most recently "Hero."
Ryu, Um and Shin will share the role of the count, while Ock and Cha will alternate in the role of Mercedes. The original novel, which consists of five volumes, has been condensed into a two-hour show with fantastic stage sets that portray places such as Rome and Paris. After escaping from prison, he assumes the identity of the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo, and exacts revenge on those who falsely charged him, one by one. Falsely accused, Dantes is incarcerated for 14 years. The story depicts a mission of revenge undertaken by a young sailor named Edmond Dantes. The music was composed by Wildhorn and the lyrics were penned by Jack Murphy. The musical is based on the novel of the same title written by Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870). Celebrated musical stars Ryu Jung-han, Shin Sung-rok, Um Ki-joon, and Cha Ji-yeon, as well as singer-turned-actress Ock Joo-hyun, will perform in the Korean rendition. The musical"The Count of Monte Cristo," the newest work from world-renowned composer Frank Wildhorn, will be staged in Korea for the first time with a star-studded cast. The musical will be staged from April 22 to June 13 at Universal Arts Center in Neung-dong, Seoul. From left, celebrated musical stars Ryu Jung-han, Um Ki-joon, Shin Sung-rok, Ock Joo-hyun and Cha Ji-yeon, will star in “The Count of Monte Cristo,” the newest work from world-renowned composer Frank Wildhorn.
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