BWW Flashback: Stronger Than Before, ALLEGIANCE Ends Its Broadway Run Tonight
by BWW Special Coverage - February 14, 2016
ALLEGIANCE plays its final performance on Broadway today, February 14, 2016. Performances began at the Longacre Theatre on October 6, 2015, and the production officially opened on November 8, 2015. At the time of its closing, the musical will have played 37 previews and 113 regular performances, and will have been seen by approximately 120,000 people, a number that eerily echoes the number of Japanese Americans who were directly impacted by the events that inspired the show. Below, BroadwayWorld takes you back through ALLEGIANCE's journey to the Great White Way!
ALLEGIANCE Plans a Life After Its Broadway Run
by Nora Dominick - January 22, 2016
Although ALLEGIANCE will end its run early on February 14th, the creators, including GEORGE TAKEI, hope that the musical will have a life following its Broadway run.
ALLEGIANCE & Omaze Partner for Chance to Meet George Takei
by Tyler Peterson - January 11, 2016
Sing Out, Louise! Productions and ATA have announced that the new American musical Allegiance has partnered with Omaze, the fundraising platform that gives you the opportunity to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences while donating to great causes. For a chance to win, fans can donate $10 or more to Takei Over The Town with George Takei and raise money for students to attend performances of Allegiance through Inspire Change. The winner will fly to New York City and kick off the evening by having dinner with George, receive VIP tickets to Allegiance and meet the cast. Rounding out the experience is a customized meme created with Takei and shared to his 10 million social followers.
A Sad Farewell- Travel Down ALLEGIANCE's Road to Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - January 7, 2016
As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, Allegiance will play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, February 14, 2016. Performances began at the Longacre Theatre on October 6, 2015 and the production officially opened on November 8, 2015. At the time of its closing it will have played 37 previews and 113 regular performances.
In light of the announcement, we're taking a trip down memory lane to the show's road to Broadway!
This Just In - ALLEGIANCE to Close on Broadway in February; Tour & International Productions in the Works
by Robert Diamond - January 6, 2016
This just in! Sing Out, Louise! Productions and ATA have announced that the new American musical Allegiance will play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, February 14, 2016. Performances began at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street) on October 6, 2015 and the production officially opened on November 8, 2015. At the time of its closing it will have played 37 previews and 113 regular performances. Producers also announced a national tour and international productions are in the works. Allegiance had its world premiere in a record-breaking engagement at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego in 2012.
Photo Flash: George Takei Reserves ALLEGIANCE Seat for Donald Trump at Every Performance
by Sally Henry Fuller - December 27, 2015
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, ALLEGIANCE star George Takei is saving a seat for Donald Trump at every performance of the show until he decides to come. Takei tweeted a photo of the seat with a sign on it that says, 'RESERVED Donald Trump #TrumpWatch- Day 14,' with a caption reading, 'Your seat is ready for you, Mr. Trump.' Check out the photo below!
Photo Flash: John Kander, Lucy Liu & More Celebs Turn Out for ALLEGIANCE on Broadway
by Tyler Peterson - December 21, 2015
This weekend brought out celebs to Broadway catching ALLEGIANCE with George Takei and Lea Salonga at the Longacre Theatre. Lucy Liu caught the show and joined cast members Michael K. Lee, George Takei, Lea Salonga and Telly Leung onstage for a photo moment. Also seen at performances were Glee's Jenna Ushkowitz (who appeared on the show with Telly Leung) and comedian Gilbert Gottfried.