‘Allegiance’ casting Halloween show as ‘Star Trek’ night

FILE - In this April 28, 2015 file photo, George Takei arrives for a state dinner for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the White House in Washington. Takei is encouraging sci-fi fans to “trek or treat” in “Star Trek” costume for the Halloween night performance of his new Broadway show, "Allegiance." The show, based on Takei’s childhood, follows a Japanese-American family forced to live in a U.S. internment camp. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File) FILE - In this April 28, 2015 file photo, George Takei arrives for a state dinner for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the White House in Washington. Takei is encouraging sci-fi fans to “trek or treat” in “Star Trek” costume for the Halloween night performance of his new Broadway show, "Allegiance." The show, based on Takei’s childhood, follows a Japanese-American family forced to live in a U.S. internment camp. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

By Associated Press October 28, 2015 1 min read

NEW YORK (AP) – Lt. Sulu is inviting Klingons, Vulcans and any Starfleet officers for a night out at the theater.

George Takei is encouraging sci-fi fans to “trek or treat” in “Star Trek” costume for the Halloween night performance of his new Broadway show, “Allegiance.”

Takei will participate in an audience conversation after the Saturday 8 p.m. show and choose a costumed fan to take a picture with.

“Allegiance,” based on Takei’s childhood, follows a Japanese-American family forced to live in a U.S. internment camp.

The show also stars Tony winner Lea Salonga and Telly Leung.