마타하리
Mata Hari (마타하리) is a Korean original musical based on the life of the historical dancer and alleged spy, exploring identity, survival, and political manipulation during World War I.
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SOURCE
biography
SETTING
Foreign
BOOK
original
Productions in Korea
2016.03 🔴 Blue Square Interpark Hall (Seoul)
2017.06 🔴 Sejong Center Grand Theater (Seoul)
2022.05 🔴 Charlotte Theater (Seoul)
2024.12 🔴 LG Arts Center Seoul LG Signature Hall (Seoul)
🔴 = Large-scale production
SYNOPSIS
(Full Synopsis)
Set in early 20th-century Europe during World War I, the musical unfolds through the life of a dancer who becomes entangled in political intrigue and espionage.
Margaretha, a woman shaped by a traumatic past, reinvents herself as the exotic dancer Mata Hari in Paris. With the help of Anna, she builds a new identity and rises to international fame through her performances.
As war spreads across Europe, her popularity begins to decline, and she becomes involved with Armand, a pilot who offers her genuine affection and emotional stability.
However, political forces intervene. Accused of espionage and manipulated by powerful figures such as Ladoux, Mata Hari is forced into the role of a spy. Her life becomes a struggle between survival, love, and autonomy.
Ultimately, she is betrayed and condemned, facing execution despite her attempts to reclaim control over her fate. The story presents her not only as a historical figure but as a woman navigating power, desire, and survival in a world dominated by men.
PRODUCTION NOTE
Mata Hari premiered in 2016 at Blue Square Interpark Hall, produced by EMK Musical Company as its first original large-scale musical after years of staging licensed works. With music by Frank Wildhorn, book by Ivan Menchel, and lyrics by Jack Murphy, the production was designed with international export in mind.
The musical is known for its large-scale staging, extensive costumes, and significant revisions across multiple seasons. Each revival introduced structural and narrative changes, including expanded focus on female agency and reinterpretation of the protagonist’s identity.
It has achieved both commercial success and international expansion, with licensed productions in Japan and showcase presentations in China.
REFERENCES
Synopsis Sources
NamuWiki Mata Hari Musical
https://namu.wiki/w/%EB%A7%88%ED%83%80%ED%95%98%EB%A6%AC(%EB%AE%A4%EC%A7%80%EC%BB%AC)
Articles & Reviews
Edaily Article Mata Hari
https://www.edaily.co.kr/News/Read?newsId=01164406639116880&mediaCodeNo=257
Women News Article Mata Hari
https://www.womennews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=224542
Sports Seoul Article Mata Hari
https://www.sportsseoul.com/news/read/1486957
Related Pages (Musicals of Korea)
Mata Hari China Showcase Page
https://www.musicalsofkorea.com/k-musicals-worldwide-non-english/201610-mata-hari-cn
Mata Hari Japan Page
https://www.musicalsofkorea.com/k-musicals-worldwide-non-english/201801-mata-hari-jp





