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 on the star-studded red carpet before the curtain went up, and you can check out photos from the celebrity arrivals 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
Director Stafford Arima
Stafford Arima
Rita Moreno
Rita Moreno
Max von Essen
Max von Essen
Adam Shankman
Lance Bass
Lance Bass and Michael Turchin
Jackie Hoffman
Kate McKinnon
Kate McKinnon
Kate McKinnon
Stephen Flannery
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Rob Shuter
Rob Shuter
Lorenzo Thione, Jay Kuo and Marc Acito
Gary Dell'Abate
Gary Dell'Abate and Robin Quivers
Ronin Quivers
Robin Quivers
Robin Quivers
Ronin Quivers
Ronin Quivers
Lorenzo Thione, Jay Kuo and Marc Acito
Malan Breton
Malan Breton
Perez Hilton
Perez Hilton
Jay Kuo
Marc Acito
Laura Dreyfuss
Laura Dreyfuss
Lorenzo Thione
Lorenzo Thione
Marc Acito, Jay Kuo and Lynne Shankel
Molly Ranson
Nana Visitor
Nana Visitor
Nana Visitor
Vanessa Ray
Vanessa Ray
Conrad Ricamora
Conrad Ricamora and guest
Lydia Wilson
Lydia Wilson and guest
Michelle Clunie
Michelle Clunie
Ben Platt
Ben Platt
Ben Platt and guest
Sarah Stiles
Sarah Stiles
Sarah Stiles
Sarah Stiles
Sarah Stiles
Victoria Clark
Victoria Clark
Victoria Clark
Victoria Clark and Tom Reidy
Victoria Clark and Tom Reidy
Leanne Cope
Leanne Cope
Leanne Cope
Leanne Cope and Max von Essen
Howard Stern
Howard Stern
Howard Stern
Howard Stern
Howard Stern
Howard Stern
Howard Stern
Wayne Brady
Wayne Brady
Rita Moreno
Taye Diggs
Taye Diggs
Taye Diggs
Taye Diggs
Taye Diggs
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