George Takei, Lea Salonga & Telly Leung Begin Performances in Allegiance on Broadway

George Takei, Lea Salonga, Telly Leung and more will pledge their Allegiance as they begin performances on Broadway on October 6. The new musical is set to officially open on November 8 at the Longacre Theatre.

Directed by Stafford Arima and based on Takei’s childhood experience in a Japanese-American interment camp, Allegiance features music and lyrics by Jay Kuo and a book by Marc Acito. A story of family, love and patriotism set during World War II and beyond, the show follows veteran Sam Otsuka and his sister Kei as they find themselves torn between loyalty to their family and allegiance to their country.

The cast will also include Katie Rose Clarke, Michael K. Lee, Christopheren Nomura and Greg Watanabe.