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Photo Coverage: George Takei, Lea Salonga & ALLEGIANCE Cast Party Hard on Opening Night!
By: Walter McBride Nov. 09, 2015
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The new American musical Allegiance officially opened last night, November 8, at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street, starring Tony and Olivier Award winner Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Les Miserables) in her long-awaited return to Broadway, "Star Trek" icon George Takei in his Broadway debut at age 78, and Broadway and "Glee" star Telly Leung. Allegiance is the vibrant and unforgettable story of one family's resilience in the face of seemingly-insurmountable odds, inspired by Takei's real-life experience as a Japanese American during World War II.
BroadwayWorld was there for the full night of festivities and you can check out photos from the after party below!
Allegiance features a book by Marc Acito, Jay Kuo, and Lorenzo Thione with music and lyrics by Jay Kuo. Olivier Award nominee Stafford Arima directs, in his Broadway debut. Andrew Palermo serves as choreographer.
Allegiance illuminates one of American history's lesser known chapters as it tells the story of Sam Kimura (Takei), transported back nearly six decades to when his younger self (Leung) and his sister Kei (Salonga) fought to stay connected to their heritage, their family, and themselves after Japanese Americans were wrongfully imprisoned during World War II. An epic story told with great intimacy,Allegiance explores the ties that bind us, the struggle to persevere, and the overwhelming power of forgiveness and, most especially, love.
Photo Credit: Walter McBride
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Atmosphere
Atmosphere
Atmosphere
George Takei and Brad Altman Takei
George Takei and Brad Altman Takei
Stafford Arima and Lorenzo Thione
Jay Kuo and Marc Acito
Jay Kuo and Marc Acito
Marc Acito and husband
Scott Watanabe and Sam Watanabe
Scott Watanabe and Sam Watanabe
Scott Wise and family
Scott Wise and Family
Savanah Wise
Savanah Wise
Kim Varhola and Michael K. Lee
Kim Varhola and Michael K. Lee
Christopheren Nomura and guest
Christopheren Nomura and guest
Aaron J. Albano and guest
Aaron J. Albano and guest
Katie Rose Clarke and Chris Rogers
Katie Rose Clarke and Chris Rogers
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