Photo Flash

Allegiance and Star Trek Favorite George Takei Receives Sardi's Portrait

Takei was honored by the legendary theater-district restaurant.

| Broadway |

January 12, 2016

George Takei beams with pride as he poses with his brand-new Sardi's portrait.
(© David Gordon)

Allegiance leading man and Star Trek icon George Takei received a portrait from the theater-district restaurant Sardi's on Tuesday, January 12.

Cast members from Allegiance join George Takei and his new portrait for a family photo. — Cast members from *Allegiance* join George Takei and his new portrait for a family photo.
(© David Gordon)

Takei heads the cast of Allegiance, a new Broadway musical inspired by his childhood experiences in a Japanese internment camp. The show began performances October 6 at the Longacre Theatre and ends its run February 14. The musical features a book by Marc Acito, with music and lyrics by Jay Kuo. Olivier Award nominee Stafford Arima directs.

Will the real George Takei please stand up? — The *Allegiance* cast dons George Takei masks to honor their company leader.
(© David Gordon)

Joining Takei in the company are Lea Salonga, Telly Leung, Katie Rose Clarke, Michael K. Lee, Christopheren Nomura, Greg Watanabe, Aaron J. Albano, Belinda Allyn, Marcus Choi, Janelle Dote, Dan Horn, Owen Johnston, Darren Lee, Kevin Munhall, Manna Nichols, Autumn Ogawa, Rumi Oyama, Momoko Sugai, Sam Tanabe, Elena Wang, Scott Watanabe, and Scott Wise.

For tickets and more information, click here.