George Takei News

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the return of Broadway and TV star Telly Leung for an encore performance of his show a?oeSing Happya?? on Thursday, September 26 at 7:00 PM.

George Takei is having an extraordinary year. He has conquered the New York Times bestseller list with his graphic memoir, a?oeThey Called Us Enemy.a?? He is currently starring in AMC's hit television show, a?oeThe Terror: Infamy,a?? which has a 90% on Rotten Tomatoes. And today, on Monday August 19th, George is releasing the premiere episode of his new podcast, a?oeOh Myyy Pod!a??

AMC Networks announced today from the Television Critics' Association (TCA) Press Tour premiere dates for several new and returning original series, including IFC's Baroness von Sketch Show, which has been picked up for a fifth season, and programming events, including AMC's FearFest and newly expanded Best Christmas Ever holiday celebration, which will air across all of AMC Networks. 

Organizers of the 2019 GI Film Festival San Diego announce this year's lineup which promises to fulfill the expectations of film lovers -- a schedule of features, shorts, documentaries and narratives which portray the untold and underrepresented stories of America's military through film.

BroadwayWorld has just learned that original Broadway cast members of Dear Evan Hansen Jennifer Laura Thompson and Michael Park will play their final performances as Cynthia Murphy and Larry Murphy, respectively, on Sunday, August 4. Beginning Tuesday, August 6, Ivan Hernandez (who made his Broadway debut as Billy Flynn in Chicago in 2015) will take over the role of Larry Murphy, and Ann Sanders will temporarily take over the role of Cynthia Murphy (through October 20).

Actor and activist George Takei, in town for Stonewall 50 celebration, took in a piece of America at the Tony Award winning revival of "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma!" at Circle in the Square on Sunday. Check out photos from his visit!

'Indecent,' by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel, opened on June 9 at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. Directed by Rebecca Taichman in a co-production with Huntington Theatre Company, the Tony Award-nominated 'Indecent' will run through July 7, 2019.

Be up close and personal with the indomitable Broadway icon Chita Rivera as she recreates signature moments from her legendary career in CHITA & FRIENDS, coming to the Carlsen Center, Johnson County Community College at 8 p.m., Friday, June 28.

This weekend, Lone Tree Arts Center will be presenting Broadway icon Lea Salonga's Human Heart tour, featuring just two performances on May 18-19.

State Theatre New Jersey presents An Evening with George Takei Where No Story Has Gone Before on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 8pm. George Takei shares the story of his life in this special one-night only event. From his family's forced internment as Japanese Americans during WWII to his rise to celebrity as a Sci-fi icon in Star Trek, his remarkable journey as a social media mega power, his passionate fight for LGBTQ rights, and more. Tickets range from $29-$89.

Following record-breaking runs at New York Theatre Workshop, Canada's Citadel Theatre, and the National Theatre, the new musical Hadestown opened on Broadway last night! BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the star-studded red carpet below!

Don't Tell Mama's Friday night comedy series will feature a headline act on April 26th.

AMC Networks announced today the premiere dates for several new and returning original series, including second seasons of AMC's mystic modern-day fable Lodge 49 and horror-infused anthology The Terror: Infamy, IFC's new musical variety sketch comedy Sherman's Showcase and SundanceTV's Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter, quirky comedy Rosehaven Season 3 and the new true crime thriller No One Saw A Thing.

BroadwayWorld has an exclusive look inside a visit by the original creative team to the Hawaii debut production of ALLEGIANCE, now on stage through April 7th, 2019.

Ophira Eisenberg (host of NPR's "Ask Me Another") returns to Bucks County Playhouse for a one-night only performance on April 6 at 8 p.m. "Leaving A Mark" will also feature cameo performances from acclaimed storytellers Mike Albo and Michaela Murphy.

Lauded Broadway and recording artist Telly Leung will be bringing this cabaret show SING HAPPY for one-night-only to Vitello's March 18, 2019. SING HAPPY will include songs from Telly's various musical roles, tunes from his vocal idols, and some simply for personal significance.

Beloved Broadway (Aladdin, In Transit, Allegiance, Godspell, Rent, Wicked, Pacific Overtures, Flower Drum Song) and television star ("Glee"), Telly Leung, is coming to Los Angeles to present a brand-new show, "Sing Happy" on March 18th at Vitello's Supper Club.

Be up close and personal with the indomitable Broadway icon Chita Rivera as she recreates signature moments from her legendary career in CHITA & FRIENDS, coming to the Carlsen Center, Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 6. Tickets on sale now, http://www.jccc.edu/carlsen-center-presents/events/2018-2019/chita-friends.html or (913) 469-4445.

The Christian high school SMAK Penabur Gading Serpong will perform the musical ALLEGIANCE as part of their annual Creativity Art Night for 2019. The one-show engagement will run on Friday, 26 April 2019 at their school campus, Tangerang.

Live At Ze?del continues its season of new shows, each with a different musical theme, hosted by lyricist Mark Petty and with Musical Direction by Henry Brennan. For one night only, Crazy Coqs is thrilled to welcome Broadway's Telly Leung as he returns to London for his first solo concert since 2013.