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Alvin Ing

Also Credited As: Alvin Y. F. Ing

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BIO

Ing was an advocate for the AAPI community in the entertainment industry including being an active member of the Theater for Asian American Performing Artists. He was known for his roles in Broadway musical's Pacific Overtures and Flower Drum Song. Ing also appeared in films such as The Gambler, The Final Cutdown, Stir Crazy, Troop Beverly Hills, and Smilla's Sens of Snow. No stranger to the small screen, he had recurring roles on the soap operas The Doctors and Falcon Crest, and numerous guest starring roles on Benson, How the West Was Won, Charlie's Angels, Quincy, M.E., All-American Girl, Dallas, Dynasty, Fantasy Island, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and Hawaii Five-0.

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STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2003
Chin

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002

[US Tour]
West Coast Tour, 1976
Shogun's Mother/Merchant/American Admiral

Observer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1976
American Admiral

Merchant

Observer

Shogun's Mother

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1971
Performer



[Off-Broadway]
1962
Merchant's Son (Gotami)

Fan Vendor/ Ox (Kendo)

Student (Prologue)

[Los Angeles]
Los Angeles Revival, 1979
Performer

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World Premiere, 1996

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News


Interview: The Ageless Gedde Watanabe Returns to PACIFIC OVERTURES After 48 Years
by Gil Kaan - Nov 12, 2024

Stephen Sondheim’s Pacific Overtures has just opened at the East West Players. Former EWP Artistic director Tim Dang returns to direct the cast led by Jon Jon Briones and Gedde Watanabe with Scott Keiji Takeda, Brian Kim McCormick, Adam Kaokept, Kerry K. Carnahan, Ashley En-Fu Matthews, Kavin Panmeechao, Kurt Kanazawa, Sittichai Chaiyahat, Nina Kasuya, Aric Martin, Gemma, Kit Dezolt and Norge Yi. Gedde found time after the opening to answer a few of my queries.
Theatre Producers of Color Announces 2023 Cohorts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 20, 2023

Theatre Producers of Color, the newly formed organization committed to supporting the next generation of BIPOC producers by providing access to education, training, and mentorship, announced their 2023 cohort for the third-annual education program – “Producing 101'.
The Outliners to Present ZOOM WITH A VIEW to Benefit The Actor's Fund
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2021

The Outliners, in support of The Actors Fund, present Zoom with a VIew, an evening of Zoom plays.
Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, September 4- with Jeremy Pope, Lea Salonga, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 4, 2020

Today (September 4) in live streaming: Jeremy Pope visits backstage Live, Stars in the House hosts a Flower Drum Song reunion, and so much more!
2020 Johnny Mercer Writers Colony At Goodspeed Participants Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2020

In what has become an annual ritual, a total of 40 established and emerging composers, lyricists, and librettists will converge on the Goodspeed campus from mid-January through mid-February 2020 to participate in the Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Colony at Goodspeed Musicals. The writing teams, representing 15 new musicals, will populate the campus, creating a truly exciting environment for discovery and inspiration.
NAAP Gala 2018 to Celebrate Anniversary of FLOWER DRUM SONG December 2
by Julie Musbach - Nov 12, 2018

National Asian Artists Project will hold its 2018 Gala entitled 'The Corner of Chinatown and Broadway' a celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song, featuring Broadway's Jose Llana (The King and I) and Yuka Takara (A Chorus Line), the award-winning Theatre Club from P.S. 124, alumni and NAAP kids, the NAAP Broadway Community Chorus, members from the original casts of the Broadway and 2002 revival productions of Flower Drum Song, as well as honorees Alvin Ing and Yuriko Kikuchi, on Sunday, December 2nd  at The Golden Unicorn (18 East Broadway @ Catherine Street).  
Daniel Dae Kim, Leonardo Nam & more to Be Honored at Unforgettable Gala
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 19, 2017

The 16th Annual Unforgettable Gala announced today the recipients of this year's awards to be given out at the annual event. A celebration of Asian American trailblazers in the entertainment industry, the gala dinner and award show will be held at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on December 9, 2017.
Natalie Douglas, Joe Iconis, Molly Pope, SPAMILTON and More Among 2017 MAC Award Nominees
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2017

The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs (MAC) has announced the 2017 MAC Award nominees.
Steve Aoki To Receive Music Vanguard Award at Unforgettable Gala
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 14, 2016

Kore Asian Media announced today that the 15th Annual Unforgettable Gala, a celebration of Asian American trailblazers in the entertainment industry, will honor American electro-house musician/record producer, Steve Aoki, with the prestigious Music Vanguard Award.
TV: Chatting with The Stars Of S.T.A.G.E. 2016
by Michael Sterling - Jun 28, 2016

The Southland Theatre Artists Goodwill Event (S.T.A.G.E.) Benefit titled Sondheim 5, took place June 18th at Beverly Hills' beautiful Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in benefit of AIDS Project Los Angeles.  The much anticipated event, was once again directed by David Galligan.  Michael Orland served as Musical Director, with Choreography by Lee Martino; and BroadwayWorld TV's own Michael Sterling was on hand to talk to the stars just prior to their first of two performances.
Photo Flash: Alvin Ing Celebrates Birthday Post-Show at The Duplex
by Tyler Peterson - May 27, 2016

On Monday night 5/23, Alvin Ing performed at The Duplex Theatre in GOT A LOT OF LIVIN' TO DO - written, produced and directed by Lainie Sakakura, filled the house with tears and laughter as Mr. Ing shared his story throughout the night.
Photo Flash: Alvin Ing Celebrates 84th Birthday with GOT A LOT OF LIVIN' TO DO to The Duplex
by Tyler Peterson - May 25, 2016

On Monday night 5/23, Alvin Ing performed at The Duplex Theatre in GOT A LOT OF LIVIN' TO DO - written, produced and directed by Lainie Sakakura, filled the house with tears and laughter as Mr. Ing shared his story throughout the night. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Alvin Ing been in?

Alvin Ing has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Alvin Ing been in?

Alvin Ing has not appeared in the West End.

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