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Run Time:
Two hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: November 8, 2015
Closing: February 14, 2016

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Longacre Theatre (Broadway)
220 West 48th Street New York, NY

Beloved television star and popular social media icon George Takei (Star Trek, Heroes) stars in this unforgettable new musical alongside Telly Leung (Godspell, "Glee") and Tony Award winner Lea Salonga (Miss Saigon, Aladdin, Mulan) in her highly anticipated Broadway return. Inspired by Takei's true-life experience, Allegiance is an untold American story spanning from the lush California heartland, to the windswept prairies of Wyoming, to the European battlefields of World War II- a multi-generational tale of one Japanese American family's love, optimism and unparalleled heroism in the face of unimaginable circumstances.


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George Takei Talks New Broadway Musical ALLEGIANCE on 'Today'
by Caryn Robbins - October 5, 2015


Best known as Sulu on the original STAR TREK, actor George Takei will make his Broadway debut in the musical ALLEGIANCE, based on his real-life experiences during World War II.

VIDEO: Exclusive! Get a First-Hand Look at ALLEGIANCE's Journey in Episode 5 of TREK TO BROADWAY
by Sally Henry Fuller - October 3, 2015


Below, go behind-the-scenes of Broadway's ALLEGIANCE with Episode 5 of the musical's 'TREK TO BROADWAY', titled 'The Point of No Return,' featuring interviews with the cast and creative team, plus some rehearsal footage!

TV: On Broadway at Last! Meet the Company of ALLEGIANCE; Plus Catch a Sneak Peek!
by Nicole Rosky - September 30, 2015


Broadway's Allegiance, a new musical inspired by Takei's true-life story, opens on November 8, 2015 at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). Previews begin October 6. It features a book by Marc Acito and music and lyrics by Jay Kuo. Olivier Award nominee Stafford Arima (London's Ragtime, Off-Broadway's Bare, Carrie, Altar Boyz) directs. The company put on a press preview yesterday, and BroadwayWorld brings you interviews with the company and a sneak peek of the cast in action below!

Photo Coverage: ALLEGIANCE Company Gives a Sneak Peek from the Longacre Theatre!
by Jennifer Broski - September 30, 2015


Broadway's Allegiance, a new musical inspired by Takei's true-life story, opens on November 8, 2015 at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). Previews begin October 6. It features a book by Marc Acito and music and lyrics by Jay Kuo. Olivier Award nominee Stafford Arima (London's Ragtime, Off-Broadway's Bare, Carrie, Altar Boyz) directs. The company put on a press preview yesterday, and BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the special day below!

TV: ALLEGIANCE Gets Ready for Broadway - Lea Salonga, Telly Leung and More in Action!
by TV - Press Previews - September 29, 2015


Broadway's Allegiance, a new musical inspired by Takei's true-life story, opens on November 8, 2015 at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). Previews begin October 6. It features a book by Marc Acito and music and lyrics by Jay Kuo. Olivier Award nominee Stafford Arima (London's Ragtime, Off-Broadway's Bare, Carrie, Altar Boyz) directs. The company put on a press preview earlier today, and BroadwayWorld brings you fully-staged footage of Lea Salonga, Telly Leung, Katie Rose Clarke and more in action below!

VIDEO: Lea Salonga Rehearses ALLEGIANCE Song on Periscope
by Sally Henry Fuller - September 27, 2015


The upcoming Broadway musical ALLEGIANCE's official Periscope account has just posted an exciting sneak peek, and BroadwayWorld has is it!

Up on the Marquee: ALLEGIANCE
by Walter McBride - September 24, 2015


Broadway's Allegiance, a new musical inspired by Takei's true-life story, opens on November 8, 2015 at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). Previews begin October 6. It features a book by Marc Acito and music and lyrics by Jay Kuo. Olivier Award nominee Stafford Arima (London's Ragtime, Off-Broadway's Bare, Carrie, Altar Boyz) directs. Check out photos of the marquee below!

VIDEO: ALLEGIANCE's George Takei and Husband Brad In Part 8 of 'Heightened Reality' Series, IT TAKEIS TWO
by Michael Dale - September 18, 2015


After 28 years of marriage George and Brad have learned how to deal with each other's impulse buys... or have they?

BWW Interview: ALLEGIANCE's 'Honorary Asian' Marc Acito Reveals How His Mid-Life Crisis Brought Him to Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - September 19, 2015


Marc Acito has a lot to look forward to this fall. in just weeks, is words will come to life onstage when ALLEGIANCE begins previews at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). The musical, inspired by George Takei's true-life story, marks Acito's Broadway debut- a feat that he didn't even consider possible just six years ago. 

STAGE TUBE: ALLEGIANCE Hits Rehearsals in TREK TO BROADWAY, Episode 4 - 'The Point of No Return'
by Stage Tube - September 16, 2015


Below, get a sneak peek behind the scenes of Broadway's ALLEGIANCE with Episode 4 of the musical's 'TREK TO BROADWAY', titled 'The Point of No Return,' featuring interviews with the cast and creative team, plus some rehearsal footage!

TV Exclusive: Consul General of the Philippines Welcomes Lea Salonga Back to Broadway in ALLEGIANCE!
by Nicole Rosky - September 16, 2015


On Tuesday night, September 15, Ambassador and Mrs. Mario L. De Leon Jr., Consul General of the Philippines held a cocktail reception at their residence for the shining star of the Philippines, Lea Salonga celebrating her return to Broadway in the new musical Allegiance.

Photo Flash: Consul General of the Philippines Celebrates Lea Salonga's Return to Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - September 16, 2015


On Tuesday night, September 15, Ambassador and Mrs. Mario L. De Leon Jr., Consul General of the Philippines held a cocktail reception at their residence for the shining star of the Philippines, Lea Salonga celebrating her return to Broadway in the new musical Allegiance.

ALLEGIANCE's George Takei Talks With Jordan Roth About Life In An Internment Camp For Japanese Americans, Sunday Night
by Michael Dale - September 15, 2015


New York's 92nd Street Y will host an intimate talk with the actor/activist about his childhood imprisoned by the government.

STAGE TUBE: ALLEGIANCE's Trek To Broadway, Part III, Looks at Marketing Their Story
by Michael Dale - September 2, 2015


The creative team wants you to know it's an uplifting story of a family's love. That's where the marketing team comes in.

STAGE TUBE: ALLEGIANCE's George Takei Talks of Life Inside a Japanese Internment Camp
by Michael Dale - August 31, 2015


'I could see the barbed wire fence and the sentry towers right outside my schoolhouse window as I recited the words, 'with liberty and justice for all.'

STAGE TUBE: Iain Loves Theatre Sings 'Higher' From ALLEGIANCE
by Michael Dale - August 26, 2015


Broadway's pint-sized Ambassador of Love is fully psyched for the fall season to begin.

Broadway's ALLEGIANCE Announces Partnership with Educational Program 'Inspire Change'
by Tyler Peterson - August 20, 2015


Producers Lorenzo Thione and Andrew Treagus has announced a partnership with INSPIRE CHANGE, an innovative arts program that works alongside commercial theater productions to provide students across the tri-state area with no-and-low-cost tickets paired with unique and high-impact educational programming. INSPIRE CHANGE was piloted with the Tony-winning Best Musical Memphis in 2012 and will be back on Broadway this fall with Allegiance, a new American musical starring Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, George Takei and Telly Leung, which will open on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street) on Sunday, November 8, 2015. Previews begin on Tuesday, October 6, 2015.

George Takei, Lea Salonga, Telly Leung Talk ALLEGIANCE at The Greene Space
by Michael Dale - August 20, 2015


Stars of the Broadway bound musical will offer an insider look.

VIDEO: ALLEGIANCE Creative Team Featured in New Web Series 'Trek to Broadway'
by Caryn Robbins - August 17, 2015


In a new clip from the web series TREK TO BROADWAY, the actor and the show's producers search for a female star to join the cast.

TV: Telly Leung & Elena Wang Bring New Broadway Musical ALLEGIANCE to Life in Bryant Park!
by Tyler Peterson - August 6, 2015


Broadway in Bryan Park continued its 2015 program today, Thursday, August 6 - and BroadwayWorld was on hand to capture the performances throughout the day! This week's line-up included numbers from the casts of SOMETHING ROTTEN!, AMAZING GRACE, RUTHLESS!, Allegiance, and A GENTLEMAN's GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER.

ALLEGIANCE Launches Docuseries 'Trek To Broadway' on Facebook; Watch First Episode!
by Tyler Peterson - August 3, 2015


Lorenzo Thione and Andrew Treagus, producers of the upcoming Broadway musical Allegiance starring Lea Salonga and George Takei, release their new docuseries Allegiance: Trek to Broadwa todayy, which chronicles the musical's journey to Broadway, directly to their fans exclusively on Facebook. The first of this ten-part docuseries is now available with new bimonthly installments through December 2015. Broadway's Allegiance, a new musical inspired by Takei's true-life story, opens on November 8, 2015 at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). Previews begin October 6. Check it out below!

BWW Interview: Lorenzo Thione Opens Up About His 7-Year Journey with Broadway-Bound ALLEGIANCE
by Richard Ridge - June 26, 2015


Allegiance, a new musical inspired by a true-life story, starring George Takei, is coming to Broadway, also staring Lea Salonga and Telly Leung. Previews begin on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 with opening night set for Sunday, November 8, 2015 at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). The company is busy getting ready to bring the show to Broadway, and producer/co-book writer Lorenzo Thione? recently chatted with BroadwayWorld about the process.  Thione told BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge:

BWW Interview: Lea Salonga on ALLEGIANCE- 'This Is Really Happening!'
by Richard Ridge - June 28, 2015


Allegiance, a new musical inspired by a true-life story, starring George Takei and Lea Salonga, is coming to Broadway, also starring Telly Leung. Previews begin on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 with opening night set for Sunday, November 8, 2015 at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). The company is busy getting ready to bring the show to Broadway, and Salonga recently chatted with BroadwayWorld about the process. Salonga told BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge:

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Allegiance - 2015 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2016 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Featured Actor in a Musical George Takei
2016 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Featured Actress in a Musical Katie Rose Clarke
2016 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Leading Actor in a Musical Telly Leung
2016 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Leading Actress in a Musical Lea Salonga
2016 BroadwayWorld Awards Best Lighting Design Howell Binkley
2016 BroadwayWorld Awards Broadway's Backbone Best Musical Ensemble Allegiance
2016 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design for a Musical Alejo Vietti

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