Asian Americans on Broadway: Opening Doors

Alan Muraoka (Sesame Street, Miss Saigon, The King and I) directs and performs with six other Asian American Broadway veterans in Asian Americans on Broadway: Opening Doors. A presentation of the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California, this benefit supports cultural arts programs for children and youth in the community. Joining Muraoka are: Christine Toy Johnson (The Music Man, Bombay Dreams, Flower Drum Song), Deborah Lew (The Threepenny Opera), Hazel Anne Raymundo (Pacific Overtures), Michael K. Lee (Rent, Jesus Christ Superstar, Pacific Overtures) and Alvin Ing (Flower Drum Song) along with special local guest appearances by 14 year-old sensation Sophie Oda (Star Search, Annie) and Japantown’s legendary diva Colette Ikemi. The concert includes songs from such classic shows as West Side Story, Miss Saigon, Follies, Les Miserables, Rent, Wicked, and Avenue Q. Musical Direction is by Edward G. Robinson with choreography by Francis Jue.

VIP tickets are available for the Friday, October 13 show and also include a post-show cocktail reception with the performers. To purchase VIP tickets, please call the JCCCNC at 415-567-5505.
The Friday performance also includes a pre-show silent auction featuring autographed memorabilia from the performers.