See George Takei in the Los Angeles premiere of Allegiance

February 21 - April 1 at JACCC's Aratani Theatre in Little Tokyo.



Los Angeles! Don't miss your chance to see the Broadway musical Allegiance, now on stage in Little Tokyo.

Inspired by true events, and starring George Takei, Allegiance is the story of the Kimura family, whose lives are upended when they and 120,000 other Japanese Americans are forced to leave their homes following the events of Pearl Harbor. An uplifting testament to the human spirit, Allegiance follows the Kimuras as they fight between duty and defiance, custom and change, family bonds and forbidden loves.

Presented by East West Players and the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center, the Los Angeles premiere of Allegiance is running now through April 1 at JACCC's Aratani Theatre in Little Tokyo, with the Opening Night performance and reception on February 28.

George Takei's 'Allegiance' is headed to Los Angeles

East West Players and JACCC will present the Los Angeles premiere of the Broadway musical in 2018.



Allegiance is coming to Los Angeles next year. East West Players and the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center will present the Los Angeles premiere of the Broadway musical Allegiance, with performances at JACCC's Aratani Theatre in Little Tokyo. from February 21 to April 1, 2018. Previews will run from February 21-25, with the Opening Night performance and reception on February 28.

With music and lyrics by Jay Kuo and a book by Marc Acito, Kuo, and Lorenzo Thione, Allegiance is inspired by the true childhood experiences of actor, activist and social media icon George Takei. The original Broadway production played on Broadway from 2015-16 at the Longacre Theatre in New York City.

Allegiance tells the story of the Kimura family, whose lives are upended when they and 120,000 other Japanese Americans are forced to leave their homes following the events of Pearl Harbor. Sam Kimura seeks to prove his patriotism by fighting for his country in the war, but his sister, Kei, fiercely protests the government's treatment of her people. An uplifting testament to the power of the human spirit, Allegiance follows the Kimuras as they fight between duty and defiance, custom and change, family bonds and forbidden loves.

'Allegiance' Original Broadway Cast Recording

Starring Lea Salonga, George Takei and Telly Leung



The original cast recording of the Broadway musical Allegiance, starring George Takei, Lea Salonga and Telly Leung, with lyrics and music by Jay Kuo, is now available digitally and in stores.

Allegiance (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
Inspired by true events, Allegiance is the story of the Kimura family, whose lives are upended when they and 120,000 other Japanese Americans are forced to leave their homes following the events of Pearl Harbor. Sam Kimura seeks to prove his patriotism by fighting for his country in the war, but his sister, Kei, fiercely protests the government's treatment of her people.

Allegiance is the story of one family's resilience in the face seemingly insurmountable odds, following the Kimuras as they fight between duty and defiance, custom and change, family bonds and forbidden loves.

Here's a preview of the album:

'Allegiance' announces Broadway closing date

George Takei's musical about the internment of Japanese Americans will close on February 14.



Bummer. Allegiance is closing its run on Broadway. The musical, inspired by George Takei's experience in an internment camp during World War II, will play its final performance on February 14.

But it's not all bad news. This isn't the last you'll see of Allegiance. While the show's lights are darkening on Broadway, producers announced a national tour and international production of the musical are in the works.

ALLEGIANCE to Close on Broadway in February; Tour & International Productions in the Works

Allegiance is a multigenerational tale of love, loss and heroism, following one Japanese American family's extraordinary journey through wrongful imprisonment during World War II.

The musical marks Tony and Olivier award-winner Lea Salonga's long-awaited return to Broadway, alongside George Takei in his Broadway debut at age 78 and Glee star Telly Leung. The cast also includes Katie Rose Clarke, Michael K. Lee, Christopheren Nomura and Greg Watanabe.

'Allegiance' has been saving a seat for Donald Trump

George Takei calls on Trump to denounce racial/religious profiling and invites him to his Broadway musical.



Donald Trump has a standing open invitation to attend a performance of the Broadway musical Allegiance, issued by star George Takei himself. They've even been saving a seat for him at every performance.

Last week, Takei issued a video response to Trump's recent comments regarding both the Muslim community and Japanese American internment camps. The Republican presidential candidate called for a ban on all Muslims entering the U.S. and could not definitively say whether or not he would have supported the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II. His supporters seem to think it was a good idea.

Our Time Now: An Asian American Actor's Journey to Broadway

Guest Post by Greg Watanabe

Greg Watanabe in 'Allegiance'
I'm on vacation! This week, I'm taking a much-needed break to recharge the batteries and get a change of scenery. To keep things going around here, I've enlisted the help of several friends of the blog to submit guest posts on various topics of their choosing. Here's one from actor Greg Watanabe.

As I type this, I'm sitting backstage at the Longacre Theatre on a break before tonight's preview of Allegiance. We open on the 8th, which may have passed by the time this is posted.

To get an idea of what being in this show means to me, you have to understand a little of my background.

First look video highlights from Broadway's 'Allegiance'

Watch Episode 7 of the behind-the-scenes documentary webseries 'Trek to Broadway.'



The new Broadway musical Allegiance, currently in previews at The Longacre Theatre, opens on November 8. Inspired by George Takei's true-life experience in an internment camp, Allegiance follows one Japanese American family's extraordinary journey through wrongful imprisonment during World War II.

Allegiance stars George Takei as Sam Kimura/Ojii San, Lea Salonga as Kei Kimura and Telly Leung as Sammy Kimura; with book by Marc Acito, Jay Kuo, and Lorenzo Thione and music and lyrics by Jay Kuo.

Here's a new first look video with musical highlights from Allegiance:

First Look Photos from the Broadway musical 'Allegiance'

Watch Episode 6 of the behind-the-scenes documentary webseries 'Trek to Broadway.'



I am jealous of anyone who's been able to watch the new Broadway musical Allegiance, currently in previews at The Longacre Theatre. Inspired by George Takei's true-life experience in an internment camp, Allegiance follows one family's extraordinary journey through wrongful imprisonment during World War II.

Allegiance stars George Takei as Sam Kimura/Ojii San, Lea Salonga as Kei Kimura and Telly Leung as Sammy Kimura; with book by Marc Acito, Jay Kuo, and Lorenzo Thione and music and lyrics by Jay Kuo.

Check out these brand-new official first-look photos from Allegiance:

An untold American story comes to Broadway in 'Allegiance'

Watch Episode 5 of the behind-the-scenes documentary webseries 'Trek to Broadway.'



Previews for Allegiance, the new Broadway musical inspired by George Takei's true-life experience in an internment camp, begin tonight at The Longacre Theatre. Starring George Takei, Lea Salonga and Telly Leung, Allegiance follows one family's extraordinary journey through wrongful imprisonment during World War II.

Here's a glimpse of what you'll see in Allegiance:

George Takei will make his Broadway debut in 'Allegiance'

Watch the behind-the-scenes documentary webseries 'Trek to Broadway'


The new musical Allegiance opens on Broadway next month. Inspired by the true-life experiences of star George Takei, who spent his childhood in an internment camp during World War II, Allegiance is an epic multigenerational story of family, love and patriotism. Also starring Lea Salonga and Telly Leung, it will be the first time that an Asian-led cast has been on Broadway since the 2002 revival of Flower Drum Song.

Here's the TV spot that's been playing for Allegiance:

Broadway's 'Allegiance' tickets go on sale June 5

George Takei, Lea Salonga and Telly Leung will star in the new musical inspired by a true story.



Allegiance is coming to Broadway! The forthcoming new musical, which will Tony Award winner Lea Salonga and Star Trek veteran George Takei, recently announced its full cast and ticketing information.

George Takei-Lea Salonga Musical Allegiance Reveals Full Cast

Allegiance is inspired by Takei's own childhood experience in an internment camp. "Traversing the lush California heartland, the windswept prairies of Wyoming and the battlefields of war-torn Europe, Allegiance tells the epic multi-generational tale of deep family loyalty, romance, humor, optimism and unparalleled heroism in the face of fear and prejudice against Japanese-Americans during World War II and beyond."

George Takei to star in 'Allegiance' on Broadway

Musical tells the story of Japanese Americans in internment camps during World War II



Some big Broadway news! Allegiance, a new musical starring George Takei and telling the powerful story of Japanese Americans who were incarcerated during World War II, will finally open on Broadway next season.

Breaking News: ALLEGIANCE Will Arrive on Broadway This Fall; George Takei Set to Lead Cast!

Allegiance, which had its world premiere in a record-breaking engagement at San Diego's Old Globe Theatre in 2012, will open on Broadway at a Shubert Theater to be announced. Previews are set to begin on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 with opening night set for Sunday, November 8, 2015.

Based on Takei's real life childhood, Allegiance is described as "a touching and uplifting story about a family's love, loss and heroism during the period of the Japanese -American internment in World War II."

Mr. Takei calls Allegiance his "legacy project":