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Cat Zorba
캣 조르바
Official English Title
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SOURCE
original
SETTING
Fictional
BOOK
original
A cat detective reunites a family
Korean Premiere
2015
Korean Premiere Theatre
Theater YONG at the National Museum of Korea, Seoul
Further Korean run reference:
https://www.themusical.co.kr/Musical/Detail?num=2335
The Musical search cue — “캣 조르바 뮤지컬”
Summary
A mother cat searching for her missing family joins the clever Zorba on a mystery-filled journey shaped by courage, puzzles, and the determination to reunite loved ones.
Origin & Development
Produced by Double K Entertainment, premiered 2015 at Theater Yong, National Museum of Korea, Seoul. Developed as a family musical blending adventure, animal characters, and moral storytelling aimed at children and intergenerational audiences.
Partial Synopsis
A mother cat named Zorba discovers that her kitten and mate have gone missing and begins a journey across land, sea, and city to find them. Along the way, she meets different animals, faces human threats, and overcomes obstacles through compassion and courage. The musical uses humor, simple dialogue, and emotionally driven songs to frame themes of family, perseverance, and love.
猫佐尔巴
2016
2016-10-12
to
2016-10-13
Country:
China
City:
Shanghai
Production Type:
Reading / Showcase
Language:
Korean
Venue:
Yunfeng Theater
Presented in Korean-language excerpts as one of eight selected titles at the 2016 Korean Original Musical Showcase, alongside Hero, Arirang, Mata Hari, and Cloud Bread. Attended by Korean and Chinese cultural officials and industry delegates, the event served as a market introduction rather than a full licensed production.
Zorba – Chú mèo thám tử
2024
2024-07-12
to
2024-07-12
Country:
Vietnam
City:
Hanoi
Production Type:
Licensed
Language:
Vietnamese
Venue:
Vietnam Youth Theatre
Jointly produced by Vietnam Youth Theatre and SangsangMaru Theatre Company after two years of development, the co-production featured more than 40 Vietnamese and Korean artists and expanded the story into a detective fantasy set in the cat kingdom of Iper. It was marketed as a major Vietnam–Korea cultural collaboration.
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