Lisa joins musical ‘Phantom’ … “From audience to actor, I feel deeply moved”

May 30, 2025

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Singer and musical actress Lisa.Photo courtesy of EMK Musical Company.
Singer and musical actress Lisa.Photo courtesy of EMK Musical Company.
Singer and musical actress Lisa will be performing on stage for the 10th anniversary of the musical ‘Phantom’.

Lisa will make her first appearance on stage as Madame Carlotta in the 10th anniversary performance of the musical ‘Phantom’, which opens at the Grand Theater of Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Seoul on June 1st.’Phantom’ is based on Gaston Leroux’s novel ‘The Phantom of the Opera’, and has been consistently loved by audiences since its domestic premiere in 2015.

Madame Carlota is a character who, despite her lack of talent, has taken the leading role at the opera house with the help of her husband, the theater director.She is a clever and cheerful villain, and is an important role that simultaneously creates tension and vitality in the play.In this performance, Lisa will show off her unique energy and expressiveness as an attractive villain.

Lisa said through her agency, “I am truly amazed and honored to be participating in ‘Phantom,’ which I saw as an audience member when it first premiered,” and “This work, which combines the best production, directing, and music, is touching even in the midst of tension, and at times sad but truly beautiful.”

He continued, “I am excited and looking forward to the day when I can go on stage, as all the actors and staff members who are appearing with me have prepared passionately,” and added, “If there is anyone who has not seen ‘Phantom’ yet, I hope that you will do so through this 10th anniversary performance.”

Lisa is an actress who has been praised for her explosive singing ability and immersive acting in numerous musicals such as ‘Marie Curie’, ‘Hedwig’, ‘Frankenstein’, ‘Jekyll and Hyde’, ‘Gwanghwamun Love Song’, ‘Hero’, ‘Rebecca’, ‘Frida’, ‘The Rose of Versailles’, and ‘The Man Who Laughs’.As she embarks on a new character transformation through ‘Phantom’, the audience’s expectations are also rising.

Meanwhile, the 10th anniversary performance of the musical ‘Phantom’ will be held at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Grand Theater from May 31 to August 11.


Reporter Lee Su com jin sujinl22@donga

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