Tag: Japanese American Cultural and Community Center

Takei recalls his imprisonment in WWII

Takei recalls his imprisonment in WWII

| March 1, 2018 | 0 Comments

Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting down with George Takei at a press event for the show “Allegiance: A New Musical Inspired by a True Story” playing (through April 1) at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center’s Aratani Theatre. Although the musical centers on a fictional family, the story contains many of Mr. […]

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Takei’s story, ‘Allegiance,’ coming to Los Angeles

Takei’s story, ‘Allegiance,’ coming to Los Angeles

| June 1, 2017 | 1 Comment

The Los Angeles premiere of the Broadway musical “Allegiance” — based on the childhood experiences of Hancock Park resident and actor George Takei (Mr. Sulu on “Star Trek”) — is set for Feb. 2018. The musical will be performed at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) Aratani Theatre in Little Toyko. With music […]

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