Ivy, Advancing to Broadway: "Having Focused on One Path... A Sense of Responsibility as Korea's Representative"

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Musical actress Ivy has shared her feelings about appearing in the Broadway production of 'Chicago'.

A press conference regarding the advancement of actress Ivy's musical 'Chicago' to Broadway was held on the 23rd at the Chungmu Art Center in Jung-gu, Seoul. Actress Ivy and producer Park Young-seong attended the event and shared various stories.

'Chicago' is the longest-running American musical in Broadway history. It swept six categories, including the 1997 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, and won the Grammy Award for Best Musical Album.

Shinse Company producer Park Young-seong stated, "I feel a proud sense of accomplishment that Ivy's advancement to Broadway itself signifies the rising status of Korean musicals. I have long believed that lead actors from our country possess world-class talent that can compete anywhere in the global market."

He continued, "I am delighted and offer my congratulations on the news of Ivy advancing to Broadway. Shinse Company has only played the role of providing a bridge and offering support; the results seem to have come from her own determination and effort. We applaud her passion, adventure, and challenge."

Ivy participated in the Korean production of the musical 'Chicago' as 'Roxie Hart' from 2012 to 2024, spanning six seasons. She became the first Korean actress to appear on the stage of the musical 'Chicago'.

Regarding her feelings on advancing to Broadway, she said, "Having dug one well for a long time, a tremendous opportunity has come, and with the help of many people, I have been given the chance to perform at the birthplace of musicals."

She added, "Since I am going to Bae U-reul (CEO) as a representative of the Republic of Korea's musicals, I feel a great sense of responsibility and burden, as well as excitement. On Broadway, I am also curious about how actors and staff work. I will experience it well and return."

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