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Cat Zorba

캣 조르바

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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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