Miyoshi Umeki
Date of Death: August 28, 2007 (78)
Birth Place: Otaru, JAPAN
Latest News on Miyoshi Umeki:
Concord is Developing a New Take on a FLOWER DRUM SONG Movie (Aug 5, 2021)
Academy Museum Completes $388 Million Pre-Opening Fundraising Campaign Goal With Closing Gift From Laika (Nov 13, 2020)
Original Cast Recording of FLOWER DRUM SONG Released Today as 2-LP Set (Sep 4, 2020)
Concord is Developing a New Take on a FLOWER DRUM SONG Movie (Aug 5, 2021)
Academy Museum Completes $388 Million Pre-Opening Fundraising Campaign Goal With Closing Gift From Laika (Nov 13, 2020)
Original Cast Recording of FLOWER DRUM SONG Released Today as 2-LP Set (Sep 4, 2020)
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Movies
Sayonara
[ 1957 ] Katsumi
[ 1957 ] Katsumi
Cry for Happy
[ 1961 ] Harue
[ 1961 ] Harue
Flower Drum Song
[ 1961 ] Mei Li
[ 1961 ] Mei Li
The Horizontal Lieutenant
[ 1962 ] Akiko
[ 1962 ] Akiko
A Girl Named Tamiko
[ 1962 ] Eiko
[ 1962 ] Eiko
TV Shows
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
Mrs. Livingston
Mrs. Livingston
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1959 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Miyoshi Umeki , Flower Drum Song
News
Concord is Developing a New Take on a FLOWER DRUM SONG Movie
The 1958 Rodgers & Hammerstein musical was adapted as a 1961 movie starring Nancy Kwan, James Shigeta and Miyoshi Umeki.
The 1958 Rodgers & Hammerstein musical was adapted as a 1961 movie starring Nancy Kwan, James Shigeta and Miyoshi Umeki.
Academy Museum Completes $388 Million Pre-Opening Fundraising Campaign Goal With Closing Gift From Laika
Bill Kramer, Director and President of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, today announced that the new institution has exceeded its pre-opening fundraising campaign goal of $388 million.
Bill Kramer, Director and President of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, today announced that the new institution has exceeded its pre-opening fundraising campaign goal of $388 million.
Original Cast Recording of FLOWER DRUM SONG Released Today as 2-LP Set
Craft Recordings and Concord Theatricals have announced a special reissue of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song, available today exclusively at Barnes & Noble. This 2-LP set features classic songs like 'I Enjoy Being a Girl' and 'Love, Look Away.'
Craft Recordings and Concord Theatricals have announced a special reissue of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song, available today exclusively at Barnes & Noble. This 2-LP set features classic songs like 'I Enjoy Being a Girl' and 'Love, Look Away.'
Photo Flash: Take a Look at Rarely Seen Images From FLOWER DRUM SONG
Tonight Turner Classic Movies will be airing the Rodgers & Hammerstein film Flower Drum Song at 8:00 PM ET. Flower Drum Song (1961) is the only screen version of a Richard Rodgers/Oscar Hammerstein II Broadway musical to be filmed by Universal Studios, and the one that many consider to have the most imaginative choreography (by Hermes Pan).
Tonight Turner Classic Movies will be airing the Rodgers & Hammerstein film Flower Drum Song at 8:00 PM ET. Flower Drum Song (1961) is the only screen version of a Richard Rodgers/Oscar Hammerstein II Broadway musical to be filmed by Universal Studios, and the one that many consider to have the most imaginative choreography (by Hermes Pan).
BWW Exclusive: Inside the National Asian Artists Project Gala with Baayork Lee and More!
The 2018 Inaugural NAAP (National Asian Artists Project) Gala took place on December 2nd celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Rodgers & Hammerstein's groundbreaking musical 'Flower Drum Song'. Cast members from numerous productions including the original 1958 Broadway company, tours, the 1961 film and the 2002 Broadway revival took over the Golden Unicorn Restaurant in the heart of Chinatown for a magical evening that included a spectacular eight course Chinese banquet and a sensational show.
The 2018 Inaugural NAAP (National Asian Artists Project) Gala took place on December 2nd celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Rodgers & Hammerstein's groundbreaking musical 'Flower Drum Song'. Cast members from numerous productions including the original 1958 Broadway company, tours, the 1961 film and the 2002 Broadway revival took over the Golden Unicorn Restaurant in the heart of Chinatown for a magical evening that included a spectacular eight course Chinese banquet and a sensational show.
FLOWER DRUM SONG Star James Shigeta Dies at 81
Variety reports that actor James Shigeta, best known for his roles in “Die Hard” and the big screen adaptation of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song, died Monday at 81.
Variety reports that actor James Shigeta, best known for his roles in “Die Hard” and the big screen adaptation of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song, died Monday at 81.
James Shigeta, Star of FLOWER DRUM SONG Film, Passes Away
According to Variety, Asian-American actor James Shigeta, known for his role as 'Wang Ta' in the 1961 film adaptation of the Broadway musical FLOWER DRUM SONG, died today, July 28, 2014. He was 81.
According to Variety, Asian-American actor James Shigeta, known for his role as 'Wang Ta' in the 1961 film adaptation of the Broadway musical FLOWER DRUM SONG, died today, July 28, 2014. He was 81.
Masterworks Broadway Releases RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN: THE COMPLETE BROADWAY MUSICALS
Masterworks Broadway announces the first collection of definitive recordings of every Rodgers & Hammerstein musical. Available November 6, 2012, RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN: THE COMPLETE BROADWAY MUSICALS includes recordings of Oklahoma!, The King and I, South Pacific, Carousel, Flower Drum Song, Cinderella, Allegro, Pipe Dream, Me and Juliet, State Fair and what is probably the most famous musical of all time, The Sound of Music.
Masterworks Broadway announces the first collection of definitive recordings of every Rodgers & Hammerstein musical. Available November 6, 2012, RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN: THE COMPLETE BROADWAY MUSICALS includes recordings of Oklahoma!, The King and I, South Pacific, Carousel, Flower Drum Song, Cinderella, Allegro, Pipe Dream, Me and Juliet, State Fair and what is probably the most famous musical of all time, The Sound of Music.
'Flower Drum Song' Special DVD Edition Coming November 7
The Long Awaited Gem Includes All New Digitally Remastered Picture and 5.1 Surround Sound and New Bonus Material - Coming November 7, 2006 From Universal Studios Home Entertainment
The Long Awaited Gem Includes All New Digitally Remastered Picture and 5.1 Surround Sound and New Bonus Material - Coming November 7, 2006 From Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Flower Drum Song Film to Receive First DVD Release in Nov.
Universal Home Video will, for the first time, release the film version of Flower Drum Song on DVD in November
Universal Home Video will, for the first time, release the film version of Flower Drum Song on DVD in November
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Miyoshi Umeki been in?
Miyoshi Umeki has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Miyoshi Umeki been in?
Miyoshi Umeki has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Miyoshi Umeki been nominated for?
Miyoshi Umeki has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for her role in "Flower Drum Song".
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