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Xcalibur
엑스칼리버
Official English Title
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SOURCE
musical
SETTING
Fictional
BOOK
adaptation
Based on the Arthurian legend and the Swiss musical Artus-Excalibur
Korean Premiere
2019
Korean Premiere Theatre
Sejong Center, Seoul
Further Korean run reference:
https://namu.wiki/w/%EC%97%91%EC%8A%A4%EC%B9%BC%EB%A6%AC%EB%B2%84(%EB%AE%A4%EC%A7%80%EC%BB%AC)
The Musical search cue — “엑스칼리버 뮤지컬”
Summary
Young Arthur draws Excalibur and must unite a divided kingdom, while ambition, betrayal, and the burdens of kingship test his vision of a new Camelot.
Origin & Development
Premiered in 2019 at the Sejong Center Grand Theatre in Seoul. Book by Ivan Menchell, lyrics by Robin Lerner, music by Frank Wildhorn, produced by EMK Musical Company and directed by Stephen Rayne. Although based on the earlier Swiss musical “Artus-Excalibur,” EMK restructured the script, added new songs, and reshaped the work into a fully Korean original. It is the company’s third original musical after Mata Hari and The Man Who Laughs. 2019 premiere at Sejong Center Grand Theatre (June 15 – August 4). Returned for a second run at Blue Square Shinhan Card Hall (August 17 – November 7, 2021), followed by an encore back at Sejong Center (January 29 – March 13, 2022). The show has remained one of EMK’s flagship originals and is scheduled to return in 2026.
Partial Synopsis
Set in sixth-century Britain, the musical follows Arthur, raised as an ordinary man unaware of his royal lineage, and Merlin, who intends to end an age of chaos by placing a new king on the throne. Arthur pulls the sword Excalibur from the stone and is crowned, but must face political division, Saxon invasion, and a fatal love triangle with Guinevere and Lancelot. Themes include destiny, leadership, sacrifice, and the cost of power, expressed through large ensemble numbers and cinematic stage design.
王者之剑
2019
2019-09-25
to
2019-09-26
Country:
China
City:
Shanghai
Production Type:
Reading / Showcase
Language:
Korean
Venue:
Shanghai Culture Square
Presented at the 2019 K-Musical Roadshow at Shanghai Culture Square, organized by the Korea Arts Management Service and Shanghai Culture Square with support from Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The program featured Ludwig, Marie Curie, Navillera, Thank You Very Strawberry, The Little Musician, and Xcalibur.
エクスカリバー
2023
2023-07-23
to
2023-08-05
Country:
Japan
City:
Tokyo
Production Type:
Licensed
Language:
Japanese
Venue:
Tokyo Tatemono Brillia Hall
Produced by the Takarazuka Revue's Cosmos Troupe, it was promoted as the first Korean original musical ever produced by Takarazuka, and a DVD/Blu-ray release followed.
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