Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, George Takei and Telly Leung were part of a May 20 New York City industry presentation of Allegiance, the award-winning new musical by Jay Kuo, Marc Acito and Lorenzo Thione.
Allegiance is planning to arrive on Broadway in spring 2014, representatives for the musical confirmed to Playbill.com. The May 20 readings were the latest step toward that goal.
On February 4th, 2013, the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle hosted the 11th Annual Craig Noel Awards last night to a crowd of nearly 500 of San Diego’s most dedicated theatre lovers, producers and participants. Among those were some of the larger theatre companies in the city including The Old Globe, Moxie and La Jolla Playhouse.
Biggest surprise of 2012: “Allegiance — A New American Musical,” Old Globe Theatre
A sobering subject, untested writing talents, serious financial risks and seemingly naive Broadway ambitions.
And finally — startlingly — unbridled success.
The intriguing — and in many ways heartening — story behind the creation of “Allegiance” makes the show easily the biggest surprise in San Diego theater this year.
The San Diego Theatre Critics Circle has announced the nominees for the 2012 Craig Noel Awards. New musicals including The Scottsboro Boys, Allegiance, Hands on a Hardbody and Nobody Loves You are among the nominated productions.
The Old Globe’s world-premiere musical Allegiance received six nominations, the most for any new musical, while its productions of The Scottsboro Boys earned five nominations and Nobody Loves You was honored with four nominations. The awards ceremony will be held Feb. 4, 2013, at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
The final performance of the Old Globe’s “Allegiance — A New American Musical” on Sunday night left George Takei close to speechless — and not just from the emotion of the occasion.
“The timing (of closing night) is good because I’m about to lose my voice,” the “Star Trek” icon and driving force behind this world-premiere show rasped with a smile at the closing-night cast party.
But if the production’s seven-week run — not to mention Takei’s marathon post-performance meet-and-greets — tattered the actor’s vocal cords, it also did a number on the Globe’s record books.
Long before he became etched in our memories as Sulu of “Star Trek” fame, George Takei used to recite those words with one hand over his heart like millions of schoolboys before and after.
SAN DIEGO — When he was 5, George Takei, his parents and his little brother and sister were rousted from their home in Los Angeles, housed in a stable and then shipped to a World War II internment camp in Arkansas.
George Takei has plenty of practice exploring strange new worlds on TV and film, but delving into a painful time in his family’s life onstage is something even he never imagined.
Takei and his family were among thousands of Japanese-Americans put in internment camps during World War II. The 75-year-old “Star Trek” actor’s memories inspired composer/lyricist Jay Kuo to write “Allegiance – A New American Musical,” which has high hopes of making it to Broadway.
One day, young George Takei was living a typical American childhood. The next, his family had been forced from its L.A. home — sent to live in horse stables for weeks, then packed off to faraway relocation camps for years.
The Old Globe will present artist Wendy Maruyama’s large-scale sculptural installation “The Tag Project” in conjunction with the World Premiere of Allegiance – A New American Musical, which will run on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe’s Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. “The Tag Project” memorializes the nearly 120,000 Japanese Americans who were imprisoned in U.S. internment camps during World War II.
If one looked at the thousands of women, men and children who were affected by the internment, there would be myriad of stories to tell. Where does one begin? You begin with the human heart. The authors of “Allegiance”, Jay Kuo and Lorenzo Thione made the decision to tell a human story about transformation and change against the backdrop of one of the silent stains on America’s tapestry.
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Allegiance Gets NYC Industry Reading With Lea Salonga, George Takei and Telly Leung
Tony Award winner Lea Salonga, George Takei and Telly Leung were part of a May 20 New York City industry presentation of Allegiance, the award-winning new musical by Jay Kuo, Marc Acito and Lorenzo Thione.
Allegiance is planning to arrive on Broadway in spring 2014, representatives for the musical confirmed to Playbill.com. The May 20 readings were the latest step toward that goal.
Allegiance, Hoping To Plant Its Flag On Broadway
Allegiance, the award-winning new American musical about family, freedom, love and loss in Japanese internment camps on U.S. soil during World War II, will get a developmental lab staging in New York City this spring.
ALLEGIANCE wins the Outstanding New Musical 2012 Craig Noel Award
Allegiance takes home the top honor from the San Diego Theater Critic Circle Association. Also recognized for Outstanding Featured Male Performer (Michael Lee) and Best Orchestrations (Lynne Shankel)
On February 4th, 2013, the San Diego Theatre Critics Circle hosted the 11th Annual Craig Noel Awards last night to a crowd of nearly 500 of San Diego’s most dedicated theatre lovers, producers and participants. Among those were some of the larger theatre companies in the city including The Old Globe, Moxie and La Jolla Playhouse.
‘Allegiance’ tops year’s theater stories
Old Globe musical is biggest surprise in fertile season for local stages
Biggest surprise of 2012: “Allegiance — A New American Musical,” Old Globe Theatre
A sobering subject, untested writing talents, serious financial risks and seemingly naive Broadway ambitions.
And finally — startlingly — unbridled success.
The intriguing — and in many ways heartening — story behind the creation of “Allegiance” makes the show easily the biggest surprise in San Diego theater this year.
San Diego Critics Nominate Allegiance, Hands on a Hardbody and More
Allegiance tops the list of nominees with mention in six categories, the most for any new musical
The San Diego Theatre Critics Circle has announced the nominees for the 2012 Craig Noel Awards. New musicals including The Scottsboro Boys, Allegiance, Hands on a Hardbody and Nobody Loves You are among the nominated productions.
The Old Globe’s world-premiere musical Allegiance received six nominations, the most for any new musical, while its productions of The Scottsboro Boys earned five nominations and Nobody Loves You was honored with four nominations. The awards ceremony will be held Feb. 4, 2013, at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
‘Allegiance’ breaks Globe box office records
Musical about Japanese-American internment sets all-time mark at box office
The final performance of the Old Globe’s “Allegiance — A New American Musical” on Sunday night left George Takei close to speechless — and not just from the emotion of the occasion.
“The timing (of closing night) is good because I’m about to lose my voice,” the “Star Trek” icon and driving force behind this world-premiere show rasped with a smile at the closing-night cast party.
But if the production’s seven-week run — not to mention Takei’s marathon post-performance meet-and-greets — tattered the actor’s vocal cords, it also did a number on the Globe’s record books.
An emotional George Takei pledges “Allegiance” to new musical
World premiere musical is loosely based on actor's childhood when his family was sent to Japanese-American internment camp during WWII
Long before he became etched in our memories as Sulu of “Star Trek” fame, George Takei used to recite those words with one hand over his heart like millions of schoolboys before and after.
Allegiance Musical, With George Takei and Lea Salonga, Extends Run in CA
Allegiance the Musical, about the Japanese American internment during WWII, has announced a one week extension as a result of critical and audience acclaim. Performances will now conclude October 28
Telly Leung, Lea Salonga & George Takei Talk Broadway-Bound ALLEGIANCE at the Old Globe
Exclusive interviews with George Takei, Lea Salonga, and Telly Leung about the world premiere of Allegiance the Musical, now playing in San Diego, CA
Photo Flash: George Takei, Lea Salonga, Telly Leung and More in Opening Night of Old Globe’s ALLEGIANCE!
On Wednesday night, the Old Globe was home of the World Premiere of Allegiance, the musical, featuring George Takei, Lea Salonga, and Telly Leung in San Diego.
George Takei builds on legacy with ‘Allegiance’ at the Old Globe
The World War II internment of Japanese Americans is at the heart of a new musical 'Allegiance,' a subject that deeply resonates with its star.
SAN DIEGO — When he was 5, George Takei, his parents and his little brother and sister were rousted from their home in Los Angeles, housed in a stable and then shipped to a World War II internment camp in Arkansas.
‘Star Trek’ actor George Takei unveils a musical inspired by time in Japanese internment camp
George Takei has plenty of practice exploring strange new worlds on TV and film, but delving into a painful time in his family’s life onstage is something even he never imagined.
George Takei has plenty of practice exploring strange new worlds on TV and film, but delving into a painful time in his family’s life onstage is something even he never imagined.
Takei and his family were among thousands of Japanese-Americans put in internment camps during World War II. The 75-year-old “Star Trek” actor’s memories inspired composer/lyricist Jay Kuo to write “Allegiance – A New American Musical,” which has high hopes of making it to Broadway.
Allegiance: A San Diego Perspective
To explore the significance of the internment, the Old Globe Theater, currently producing Allegiance the Musical, based on these events, is offering seminars and exhibitions in conjunction with the Japanese American Historical Society of San Diego.
George Takei realizes a dream with ALLEGIANCE
Now comes a huge step toward fulfilling George Takei's mission to raise awareness about the history of the internment of Japanese American: the opening of the Old Globe Theatre’s world-premiere of “Allegiance”
Allegiance, Singing a Japanese-American Anthem, Premieres in CA; Lea Salonga, Telly Leung, George Takei Star
Featuring an all star cast, the Old Globe production of Allegiance — A New American Musical, charting the lives of Japanese Americans who were placed in concentration camps on U.S. soil during World War II, begins previews Sept. 7.
THEATER FEATURE: Takei brings musical passion project ‘Allegiance’ to the Globe
From a chance meeting to a major musical, George Takei charts the path that Allegiance has taken from that happenstance encounter to the days leading up to the world premiere
Pledging “Allegiance”
One of the uglier pages ripped from the American history book forms the backdrop of “Allegiance: A New American Musical,” premiering at the Old Globe Sept. 7-Oct. 21
Allegiance the Musical Photo Call Playbill.com
The Old Globe production of Allegiance — A New American Musical, charting the lives of Japanese Americans who were placed in concentration camps on U.S. soil during World War II, is currently in rehearsal.
ALLEGIANCE exposes family rift over loyalty to country
Sometimes it’s necessary as a culture to take a journey back in history and further examine severe actions that might have been avoided. That’s a tale The Old Globe Theatre tells in its world premiere of “Allegiance: A New American Musical.”
George Takei to Take the Stage in “Allegiance” at The Old Globe
TV, Film, and Social Media icon George Takei takes time away from his on camera career to play Sam Kimura in the new musical, Allegiance, at the Old Globe theater.
Thinking is power. And Allegiance is thinking and feeling theatre.
Allegiance's director shares his thoughts and thanks with the cast and team of Allegiance on the first day of rehearsals
The Old Globe Announces “The Tag Project” In Conjunction with Allegiance
Wendy Maruyama’s large-scale sculptural installation will display during Allegiance's Old Globe Engagement
The Old Globe will present artist Wendy Maruyama’s large-scale sculptural installation “The Tag Project” in conjunction with the World Premiere of Allegiance – A New American Musical, which will run on the Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage in the Old Globe Theatre, part of the Globe’s Conrad Prebys Theatre Center. “The Tag Project” memorializes the nearly 120,000 Japanese Americans who were imprisoned in U.S. internment camps during World War II.
Asian American Performers Action Coalition Aims For Paradigm Shift In Casting
Stemming from an offhanded Facebook status, Asian American Performers have joined together to explore and combat the ever growing issue of Asian representation on the stage.
Enterprising Takei nets $150K for Globe show Allegiance
George Takei has broken the barriers of musical theater fundraising, utilizing a crowd funding site, indiegogo.com, to ask for contributions from his loyal fans on behalf of his Broadway bound musical, Allegiance, about the Japanese Interment during WWII
George Takei: dreams of a truer democracy
The human rights activist and actor visits Arkansas this week to speak at the Clinton School of Public Service and narrate Arnold Schoenberg's "A Survivor from Warsaw" with the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra
THROUGH THE FIRE: Pledging Allegiance
A star-studded, musically dazzling, and emotionally charged play that brings out the larger-than-life issues that every Japanese American faced during that time of complete upheaval.
Takei Gearing Up for 2012 Premiere of ‘Allegiance’
“Allegiance,” a musical about the internment of Japanese Americans, is on track for its premiere next year, according to actor George Takei, who will play one of the main characters.
A new musical set in Heart Mountain
Japanese-American blogger and journalist, Nancy Matsumoto got to take an early look at Allegiance, and shares her first impressions.
Photo Exclusive: Salonga, Takei, Leung Lead ALLEGIANCE Workshop Presentation
BroadwayWorld.com has been following the progress of Broadway-bound musical, Allegiance, since its first reading in Los Angeles two years ago...
Lea Salonga, George Takei Lead ALLEGIANCE Workshop; Begins Today
Executive Producer Lou Spisto previously announced The Old Globe's presentation of a developmental workshop of Allegiance - A New American Musical.
Lea Salonga, Telly Leung and the Cast of ALLEGIANCE Surprise George Takei!
ALLEGIANCE, presented by San Diego's Old Globe, is currently in rehearsals for a workshop to take place in New York City on July 27th and 28th.
Opening Remarks to Summer 2011 Workshop
Director Stafford Arima delivered inspired words to the cast and team of ALLEGIANCE on the first day of rehearsals for the 2011 Workshop
If one looked at the thousands of women, men and children who were affected by the internment, there would be myriad of stories to tell. Where does one begin? You begin with the human heart. The authors of “Allegiance”, Jay Kuo and Lorenzo Thione made the decision to tell a human story about transformation and change against the backdrop of one of the silent stains on America’s tapestry.