Brad Little
We came to "Another Sun" not knowing what to expect, and left feeling very fulfilled. It was visually very stunning and extremely well performed. The segues from scenes to musical numbers were seamless and the songs seem to fit the action perfectly. It was the best experience we've had, watching a Korean musical.
Stephen Sullivan
I am a senior at Francis Lewis High School who enjoyed watching and listening to "Another Sun."I think that this show gave me a new perspective on human nature, one that I never really thought of before from the point of view of another culture. In this story powerful people no longer seemed so omnipotent since they couldn’t feel the humanity of the people they ruled. I thought that the costumes brought a real sense of old Korea to this show. The special effects were very interesting. I think that this is an important show for all cultures to watch and learn from.
Gary Donatelli
On the anniversary of 9/11, it seemed very fitting for the Hyundai Theater to bring to New York Another Sun. In an era of war and terrorism, greed, and the imbalances of force and power that exist on our planet, it was refreshing to watch this story about love, hope, balancing of nature, and faith in a higher power. Through the masterful direction of Jin Young Kim, a wonderful cast, particularly Sang Min Woo who portrayed Mahgo, Oh Sick Choi as Iheeden, Ae Ri Han as Soi, and Hyun Soo Seo as Chansol, we are taken on a magical adventure, is highlighted by "Disneyesque" Art Direction of Eui Kyung Kim and is aided by the very creative paper lamp displays from Jeon Young Ill Studios which added color and tradition to the piece. The original score by Jah Eun Lee was presented well through strong voices, and the assistance of musical supervision and arrangement Joseph A. Baker, and musical direction and orchestration by Joseph Church, names familiar to the New York stage.
Ann Sandager
The Korean performance of "Another Sun" was an excellent stage production. The performers who probably had very little rehearsal time, moved on and off stage with precision. Most Broadway shows have three to four months rehearsal time. The story is a Korean legend telling the story of the battle between good and evil. The characters were well portrayed showing the difference between good and evil, especially for some of us not native to the Korean language. They were helped along with colorful period costumes. With them the performers also carried many differently shapes paper lanterns, setting the mood for performance. The lobby of City Center and both ends of the stage were also adorned with similar paper lanterns adding to the setting.
There were some interesting choreographed dances with a very strong Korean theme. One resembled a Karate match and other a sword dance. Both were very well done. Backdrops were very creative and to the entire set. High-tech video was used to set the scenes. In other words, it was a very enjoyable evening for someone who has attended a lot of theatrical performances in New York.
