Photo by Paul Kolnik
While Allegiance closes on February 14, all is not lost for Asian Americans on Broadway.
The Broadway revival of the King & I is still going strong with Asian Americans in lead roles
Ken Watanabe will return to his Tony-nominated role as the King March 1 – April 17.
Variety also reports Daniel Dae Kim of Hawaii-Five-O and Lost fame takes over the role in his first appearance on Broadway May 3 – June 26.
“There aren’t many roles for Asian American males to be in a position of authority — to be kingly,” Kim said to the New York Times. “The King of Siam is unique in that it is specifically written for an Asian American male.”
Jose Lllana will play the King during the two week gap between Watanabe and Kim.
