George Takei News

Broadway's newest family has posed for a portrait in an upcoming issue of Vanity Fair.

Sing Out, Louise! Productions and ATA announced that the new American musical Allegiance will implement a digital lottery for $39 seats available each day via allegiancemusical.com/lottery. 

Weeks before the deadline for Overseas Voting (OV) registration on 31 October, Philippine-born Broadway actress Lea Salonga filed yesterday her OV application at the Philippine Consulate General New York on Fifth Avenue. Salonga is in the city for the Broadway production of the new American musical ALLEGIANCE, where she plays a lead role.

Cheering crowds greet the stars of ALLEGIANCE as they exit the theatre.

With Leung's packed fall schedule in full swing, BroadwayWorld recently caught up with him, where he opened up about the journey of producing an album, working alongside Takei and Salonga in ALLEGIANCE, and much more.

On yesterday's WENDY WILLIAMS, TV legend George Takei stopped by to talk about making his Broadway debut in the original musical ALLEGIANCE.

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: OLD TIMES opens on Broadway, ALLEGIANCE starts performances and BULLETS OVER BROADWAY heads out on tour!

Allegiance, a new American musical starring George Takei, Lea Salonga and Telly Leung, begins previews tonight, October 6, 2015 at Broadway's Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). Opening night is set for Sunday, November 8, 2015.

ALLEGIANCE stars George Takei and Lea Salonga talk about their emotional journey to Broadway and how they have used the power of social media to promote their new show.

Best known as Sulu on the original STAR TREK, actor George Takei will make his Broadway debut in the musical ALLEGIANCE, based on his real-life experiences during World War II.

Below, go behind-the-scenes of Broadway's ALLEGIANCE with Episode 5 of the musical's 'TREK TO BROADWAY', titled 'The Point of No Return,' featuring interviews with the cast and creative team, plus some rehearsal footage!

Watching ELSIE FEST videos on a loop? Still trying to win the #Ham4Ham lottery? Didn't have time to check in on your favorite Broadway stars? Well don't worry BroadwayWorld has rounded up some of the biggest stories from this week from Broadway and beyond with BroadwayWorld's 'This Week in Pictures.'

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra kicks off the 2015-2016 PNC Pops season with 'Sinatra and Beyond with Tony DeSare, a tribute to Ol' Blue Eyes in celebration of the iconic singer's 100th birthday, this weekend, October 2-4 at Heinz Hall.

PITTSBURGH – Tonight, October 1, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will perform at a professional sporting event for the first time when they share Heinz Field with the Pittsburgh Steelers as the team takes on the Baltimore Ravens in a nationally televised game.

Broadway's Allegiance, a new musical inspired by Takei's true-life story, opens on November 8, 2015 at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). Previews begin October 6. It features a book by Marc Acito and music and lyrics by Jay Kuo. Olivier Award nominee Stafford Arima (London's Ragtime, Off-Broadway's Bare, Carrie, Altar Boyz) directs. The company put on a press preview yesterday, and BroadwayWorld brings you interviews with the company and a sneak peek of the cast in action below!

PITTSBURGH – On today, October 1, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will perform at a professional sporting event for the first time when they share Heinz Field with the Pittsburgh Steelers as the team takes on the Baltimore Ravens in a nationally televised game.

Broadway's Allegiance, a new musical inspired by Takei's true-life story, opens on November 8, 2015 at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). Previews begin October 6. It features a book by Marc Acito and music and lyrics by Jay Kuo. Olivier Award nominee Stafford Arima (London's Ragtime, Off-Broadway's Bare, Carrie, Altar Boyz) directs. The company put on a press preview yesterday, and BroadwayWorld brings you photos from the special day below!

Broadway's Allegiance, a new musical inspired by Takei's true-life story, opens on November 8, 2015 at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street). Previews begin October 6. It features a book by Marc Acito and music and lyrics by Jay Kuo. Olivier Award nominee Stafford Arima (London's Ragtime, Off-Broadway's Bare, Carrie, Altar Boyz) directs. The company put on a press preview earlier today, and BroadwayWorld brings you fully-staged footage of Lea Salonga, Telly Leung, Katie Rose Clarke and more in action below!

The upcoming Broadway musical ALLEGIANCE's official Periscope account has just posted an exciting sneak peek, and BroadwayWorld has is it!

Matthew Murphy talks about his rise from ballet dancer to renowned theatre and dance photographer.