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2023
銀河鐵道之夜
Night on the Galactic Railroad (은하철도의 밤) is a Korean original musical inspired by Kenji Miyazawa’s novel, reframing the story through a visually imaginative, small-cast staging about blindness, friendship, and a mystery-filled cosmic journey. After successful Korean runs, the show was licensed for full Mandarin-language productions in China in 2023.
English:
Night on the Galactic Railroad
Korean:
은하철도의 밤
Country: China | Language: Chinese
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ORIGIN
2021, book and lyrics adapted from Kenji Miyazawa’s novel; produced by Double K Entertainment; premiered at Dream Art Center 4, Seoul. Created as the fourth title in the “Double K Dream Project,” the musical blends literary adaptation with intimate contemporary narration and live sound-based staging.
STORY
Giovanni, a blind student working multiple part-time jobs after his father’s disappearance, is invited by his childhood friend Campanella to the long-awaited Milky Way Festival. A sudden flash of light transports Giovanni onto a mysterious train running through the galaxy, guided by Campanella, now claiming to be the chief conductor. As the train passes through constellation-themed stations, Giovanni encounters strangers, memories, and truths surrounding his father, blurring the line between imagination, dream, and reality.
POSTER COLLECTION
Poster images are shown for documentation only. All rights belong to the original creators and producers.
KOREAN RUNS
2021 – Premiere, Double K Entertainment, Dream Art Center 4
The title has since recurred through multiple revivals and encore runs in Daehangno mid-size theaters.
GLOBAL STAGINGS & ADAPTATIONS
China – Shanghai (2023)
Licensed Mandarin-language production titled 《银河铁道之夜》
First run: June 17–July 9, 2023 at Shanghai Gong Stage with full Chinese cast
Marketed as a “stage movie” version featuring cinematic lighting and live sound design while retaining the original two-hander structure.
China – Shanghai (2023)
Licensed Mandarin-language revival titled 《银河铁道之夜》
Second run: September 8–10, 2023 at Shanghai Gong Stage
Restaged after strong summer attendance and social-media response, confirming the title’s viability in China’s small-theatre musical market.
REFERENCES
NamuWiki – Korean production overview
Douban – 2023 Shanghai listing
https://www.douban.com/location/drama/36412712/
Saoju – Performance schedule archive
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