Miyoshi Umeki
Birth Place: Otaru, JAPAN
Latest News on Miyoshi Umeki:
Concord is Developing a New Take on a FLOWER DRUM SONG Movie (Aug 5, 2021)
Academy Museum Completes $388 Million Pre-Opening Fundraising Campaign Goal With Closing Gift From Laika (Nov 13, 2020)
Original Cast Recording of FLOWER DRUM SONG Released Today as 2-LP Set (Sep 4, 2020)
Concord is Developing a New Take on a FLOWER DRUM SONG Movie (Aug 5, 2021)
Academy Museum Completes $388 Million Pre-Opening Fundraising Campaign Goal With Closing Gift From Laika (Nov 13, 2020)
Original Cast Recording of FLOWER DRUM SONG Released Today as 2-LP Set (Sep 4, 2020)
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
Sayonara
[ 1957 ] Katsumi
[ 1957 ] Katsumi
Cry for Happy
[ 1961 ] Harue
[ 1961 ] Harue
Flower Drum Song
[ 1961 ] Mei Li
[ 1961 ] Mei Li
The Horizontal Lieutenant
[ 1962 ] Akiko
[ 1962 ] Akiko
A Girl Named Tamiko
[ 1962 ] Eiko
[ 1962 ] Eiko
TV Shows
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
Mrs. Livingston
Mrs. Livingston
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1959 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Miyoshi Umeki , Flower Drum Song
News
Concord is Developing a New Take on a FLOWER DRUM SONG Movie
by TV News Desk - Aug 5, 2021
The 1958 Rodgers & Hammerstein musical was adapted as a 1961 movie starring Nancy Kwan, James Shigeta and Miyoshi Umeki.
by TV News Desk - Aug 5, 2021
The 1958 Rodgers & Hammerstein musical was adapted as a 1961 movie starring Nancy Kwan, James Shigeta and Miyoshi Umeki.
Academy Museum Completes $388 Million Pre-Opening Fundraising Campaign Goal With Closing Gift From Laika
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 13, 2020
Bill Kramer, Director and President of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, today announced that the new institution has exceeded its pre-opening fundraising campaign goal of $388 million.
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 13, 2020
Bill Kramer, Director and President of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, today announced that the new institution has exceeded its pre-opening fundraising campaign goal of $388 million.
Original Cast Recording of FLOWER DRUM SONG Released Today as 2-LP Set
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2020
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.'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2020
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.'
FLOWER DRUM SONG Star James Shigeta Dies at 81
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 29, 2014
Variety reports that actor James Shigeta, best known for his roles in “Die Hard” and the big screen adaptation of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song, died Monday at 81.
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 29, 2014
Variety reports that actor James Shigeta, best known for his roles in “Die Hard” and the big screen adaptation of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song, died Monday at 81.
James Shigeta, Star of FLOWER DRUM SONG Film, Passes Away
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2014
According to Variety, Asian-American actor James Shigeta, known for his role as 'Wang Ta' in the 1961 film adaptation of the Broadway musical FLOWER DRUM SONG, died today, July 28, 2014. He was 81.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 29, 2014
According to Variety, Asian-American actor James Shigeta, known for his role as 'Wang Ta' in the 1961 film adaptation of the Broadway musical FLOWER DRUM SONG, died today, July 28, 2014. He was 81.
Masterworks Broadway Releases RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN: THE COMPLETE BROADWAY MUSICALS
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 24, 2012
Masterworks Broadway announces the first collection of definitive recordings of every Rodgers & Hammerstein musical. Available November 6, 2012, RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN: THE COMPLETE BROADWAY MUSICALS includes recordings of Oklahoma!, The King and I, South Pacific, Carousel, Flower Drum Song, Cinderella, Allegro, Pipe Dream, Me and Juliet, State Fair and what is probably the most famous musical of all time, The Sound of Music.
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 24, 2012
Masterworks Broadway announces the first collection of definitive recordings of every Rodgers & Hammerstein musical. Available November 6, 2012, RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN: THE COMPLETE BROADWAY MUSICALS includes recordings of Oklahoma!, The King and I, South Pacific, Carousel, Flower Drum Song, Cinderella, Allegro, Pipe Dream, Me and Juliet, State Fair and what is probably the most famous musical of all time, The Sound of Music.
Oscar-Winning Comedian & Actor Red Buttons Dies at 87
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2006
Oscar-winning actor and comedian Red Buttons, who appeared on Broadway in numerous shows in the '40s, has passed away at the age of 87
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2006
Oscar-winning actor and comedian Red Buttons, who appeared on Broadway in numerous shows in the '40s, has passed away at the age of 87
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Miyoshi Umeki been in?
Miyoshi Umeki has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Miyoshi Umeki been in?
Miyoshi Umeki has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Miyoshi Umeki been nominated for?
Miyoshi Umeki has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for her role in "Flower Drum Song".
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