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Broadway’s ‘KPOP’ musical is abruptly closing. What went wrong?

Por: Los Angeles Times Entertainment December 09, 2022

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KPOP made history as the first Broadway musical centered on Korean pop culture and with songs from the first female Asian composer on Broadway. But nine days after opening to mixed reviews, the show's producers surprisingly announced that it will take its final bow this coming Sunday, after just 44 preview performances and 17 regular performances. What went wrong? How could a high-energy spectacle set amid a global phenomenon fail to find... + full article



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