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Alvin Ing

Also Credited As: Alvin Y. F. Ing

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Alvin Ing 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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Alvin Ing STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
National Tour, 2003
Chin

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2002
Chin

[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

Performer

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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Theatre Producers of Color Announces 2023 Cohorts


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'.

Social Roundup: The Theatre Community Mourns the Loss of Alvin Ing


Read what theatre stars from across social media are saying about the passing of Alvin Ing.

Wake Up With BWW 8/2: Look at BEETLEJUICE in South Korea, and More!


Today's top stories: the cast of Beetlejuice in South Korea performs 'That Beautiful Sound', a look inside tech rehearsal for Pass Over, Lucy St. Louis talks The Phantom of the Opera, and more!

Obituary: Alvin Ing Dies at 89


BroadwayWorld is sad to report that legendary actor Alvin Ing has passed away at 89 years old. 

The Outliners to Present ZOOM WITH A VIEW to Benefit The Actor's Fund


The Outliners, in support of The Actors Fund, present Zoom with a VIew, an evening of Zoom plays.

Original Cast Recording of FLOWER DRUM SONG Released Today as 2-LP Set


Craft Recordings and Concord Theatricals have announced a special reissue of the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song, available today exclusively at Barnes & Noble. This 2-LP set features classic songs like 'I Enjoy Being a Girl' and 'Love, Look Away.'

Virtual Theatre Today: Friday, September 4- with Jeremy Pope, Lea Salonga, and More!


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!

VIDEO: Watch a FLOWER DRUM SONG Reunion on Stars in the House


Stars in the House continues tonight (8pm) with a Flower Drum Song reunion with David Henry Hwang, Alvin Ing, Baayork Lee, Jose Llana and Lea Salonga.

Broadway Rewind: Get ALL SHOOK UP in Rehearsals with Cheyenne Jackson & More in 2005!


BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge and Broadway Rewind continues with a look at two offerings of the 2004- 2005 theatre season. A sneak peek at the new musical All Shook Up, which featured a breakout performance by Cheyenne Jackson, and we start things off at the opening night of Roundabout Theatre Company's production of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's musical Pacific Overtures. This bold and underrated 1976 musical spans over 150 years. It starred two original members from the 1976 Broadway production, Sab Shimono and Alvin Ing. Tony award winner BD Wong who joined them, told me how exciting it was to be a part of this glorious musical. 'We have gone on this journey as a company. Just an incredible amount of very stimulating and creative work with an incredible director. I mean world class, no pun intended. Fantastic, loving, caring, passionate, creative person. And to have that experience is so rare, and to be in a Sondheim, Weidman musical, when Sondheim and Weidman are there in the room, taking notes and telling you what they think and why they wrote something, is unbelievable.'

2020 Johnny Mercer Writers Colony At Goodspeed Participants Announced


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.

BWW Exclusive: Inside the National Asian Artists Project Gala with Baayork Lee and More!


The 2018 Inaugural NAAP (National Asian Artists Project) Gala took place on December 2nd celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Rodgers & Hammerstein's groundbreaking musical 'Flower Drum Song'. Cast members from numerous productions including the original 1958 Broadway company, tours, the 1961 film and the 2002 Broadway revival took over the Golden Unicorn Restaurant in the heart of Chinatown for a magical evening that included a spectacular eight course Chinese banquet and a sensational show.

NAAP Gala 2018 to Celebrate Anniversary of FLOWER DRUM SONG December 2


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


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


The Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs (MAC) has announced the 2017 MAC Award nominees.

Steve Aoki To Receive Music Vanguard Award at Unforgettable Gala


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


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


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


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: First Look at Alvin Ing's GOT A LOT OF LIVIN' TO DO at The Duplex


The Duplex will present stage, film and television veteran Alvin Ing in his new cabaret show - GOT A LOT OF LIVIN' TO DO - written, produced and directed by Lainie Sakakura, at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre, 61 Christopher Street (@ 7th Avenue) in New York on Monday, May 23, 2016, at 7:00 p.m.Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. BroadwayWorld has an inside look at the show - check out photos below!

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of Alvin Ing and Friends in Rehearsal for GOT A LOT OF LIVIN' TO DO at The Duplex


The Duplex will present stage, film and television veteran Alvin Ing in his new cabaret show - GOT A LOT OF LIVIN' TO DO - written, produced and directed by Lainie Sakakura, at The Duplex Cabaret Theatre, 61 Christopher Street (@ 7th Avenue) in New York on Monday, May 23, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. BroadwayWorld has a video sneak peek of the cast in action below.

Alvin Ing 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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