Photo Coverage: ALLEGIANCE Company Takes Opening Night Bows!
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 curtain call 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
Theatre Marquee
Theatre Marquee
Theatre Marquee featuring Telly Leung
Theatre Marquee featuring Lea Salonga
Theatre Marquee featuring George Takei
Theatre Marquee featuring Katie Rose Clarke
Theatre Marquee featuring Michael K. Lee
Theatre Lobby
Lobby Cast Board
The cast
Darren Lee, Marcus Choi, Aaron J. Albano and Scott Watanabe
Aaron J. Albano and Scott Watanabe
Greg Watanabe and cast
Katie Rose Clarke and cast
Katie Rose Clarke and cast
Michael K. Lee and cast
Michael K. Lee and cast
George Takei, Scott Wise, Aaron J. Albano and Michael K. Lee
George Takei and cast
George Takei and cast
George Takei and cast
Lea Salonga and Telly Leung with cast
Lea Salonga and cast
Telly Leung and cast
Lea Salonga, George Takei and Telly Leung
Lea Salonga, George Takei and Telly Leung
Lea Salonga, George Takei and Telly Leung
Katie Rose Clarke, Lea Salonga, George Takei, Telly Leung, Rumi Oyama, Michael K. Lee and the cast
Katie Rose Clarke, Lea Salonga, George Takei, Telly Leung, Rumi Oyama, Michael K. Lee with the cast
Lea Salonga, George Takei and Telly Leung with the cast
Lea Salonga, George Takei and Telly Leung with the cast
Lea Salonga, George Takei and Telly Leung
Marc Acito, Jay Kuo, Lorenzo Thione and Stafford Arima with the cast during the Broadway opening night Curtain Call bows for 'Allegiance' at The Longacre Theatre on November 8, 2015 in New York City.
Marc Acito, Jay Kuo, Lorenzo Thione and Stafford Arima with the cast
Marc Acito, Jay Kuo, Lorenzo Thione and Stafford Arima with the cast
Marc Acito, Jay Kuo, Lorenzo Thione and Stafford Arima with the cast
Marc Acito, George Takei and Lea Salonga
The cast and creative team
The cast and creative team
Theatre Marquee
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