New York Live Arts

It is bittersweet that closing night of Benjamin Akio Kimitch’s “Allegra” has arrived!

Celebrating a sold-out run! Congratulations to Benjamin and his collaborators on an unforgettable work. It’s been such a pleasure to welcome you back to the theater, Benjamin ❤️

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Director, Choreographer: Benjamin Akio Kimitch
Performers: Jessica Cook, Lai Yi Ohlsen, Glenn Potter-Takata, Nami Yamamoto, Benjamin Akio Kimitch, and evan ray suzuki (understudy)
Music: Toshiro Mayuzumi, Kahoru Nakamura, OHYUNG featuring Fumiya Otonashi and Motonori Miura, and others Costume Designer: Carlos Soto
Scenic Designer: Jian Jung
Lighting Designer: Serena Wong
Dramaturg: Jeffrey Gan
Producers: ShowShow and Benjamin Akio Kimitch

Benjamin Akio Kimitch’s “Allegra” (2026). Photograph courtesy of New York LIVE ARTS, by Maria Baranova

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Pre-Show Talk with Carlos J. Soto and Dr. Jeffrey Gan!

Benjamin Akio Kimitch’s “Allegra” (2026). Photograph courtesy of New York LIVE ARTS, by Maria Baranova

Nami Yamamoto in Benjamin Akio Kimitch’s “Allegra” (2026). Photograph courtesy of New York LIVE ARTS, by Maria Baranova

Gagaku Demonstration with The Columbia Gagaku Instrumental Ensemble of New York!

So lovely to welcome back Yasuko Yokoshi, our inaugural Randjelović/Stryker Resident Commissioned Artist (2013–2014), who returns as Cultural Advisor and Mentor for “Allegra.”

A toast on opening night from Live Arts Executive Director, Kim Cullen! 🥂

Nami Yamamoto and Glenn Potter-Takata in Benjamin Akio Kimitch’s “Allegra” (2026). Photograph courtesy of New York LIVE ARTS, by Maria Baranova