ALLEGIANCE, Led by Lea Salonga, George Takei and More, Begins Today at the Old Globe - Get a Sneak Peek!
Directed by Stafford Arima, with music and lyrics by Jay Kuo and book by Marc Acito, Kuo and Lorenzo Thione, the production features choreography by Andrew Palermo and music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Lynne Shankel. Allegiance – A New American Musical will run on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe's Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, Sept. 7 – Oct. 21, 2012. Preview performances run Sept. 7 – Sept. 18. Opening night is Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Get a first look at the show with photos, song previews and more below!
On the 60th anniversary of Pearl Harbor, a meeting with a young journalist forces WWII veteran Sam Kimura to remember his family's relocation from their California farm to the Heart Mountain internment camp in Wyoming. As they struggle to adjust to their new home, Young Sam and his sister Kei find themselves torn between loyalty to their family and allegiance to their country. With its moving score, Allegiance – A New American Musical takes audiences on a journey into our nation's history through the eyes of one American family.
For tickets, scheduling and more information, visit www.TheOldGlobe.org.
Photo Credit: Jeffrey Weiser
The cast of ALLEGIANCE
Jon Jon Briones, Scott Watanabe, Telly Leung, Karl Josef Co and Marc De La Cruz
George Takei, Paul Nakauchi, Telly Leung and Lea Salonga
Telly Leung and Paolo Montalban
Lea Salonga and Michael K. Lee
More Hot Stories For You
NOTRE DAME DE PARIS To Return to Lincoln Center for 25th AnniversaryMarch 30, 2023
Notre Dame de Paris will return to New York this summer to celebrate its 25th Anniversary. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets!
Alysha Umphress, Max Von Essen & More to Star in JUDY ON TV!: CELEBRATING 'THE JUDY GARLAND SHOW'March 30, 2023
Lyrics and Lyricists is presenting Judy on TV!: Celebrating “The Judy Garland Show,” looking at Garland’s iconic talent through the lens of her landmark 1963-64 weekly television broadcasts. See how to purchase tickets!
New Laurence Fishburne Play, A WRINKLE IN TIME Workshop & More Set for New York Stage and Film 2023 Summer SeasonMarch 30, 2023
New York Stage and Film returns to Marist College July 14-August 6 for their 2023 Summer Season. See the full programming, and learn how to purchase tickes!
Schmackary's to Launch Limited-Edition Cookie for OKLAHOMA!'s 80th AnniversaryMarch 30, 2023
The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization is partnering with Schmackary’s to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!
Susan Cain's 'BITTERSWEET: HOW SORROW AND LONGING MAKE US WHOLE' Will Be Adapted For The StageMarch 30, 2023
Bated Breath Theatre Company and RRR Productions have optioned Susan Cain's New York Times #1 bestselling book Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole and will adapt it for the stage. Acclaimed theater-maker, Mara Lieberman, will write the adaptation in collaboration with Cain.
