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re: Asian-American pioneer Alvin Ing (from 'Pacific Overtures,' 'Flower Drum Song') passes away at age 89
Posted by: mikem 11:39 am EDT 08/03/21
In reply to: re: Asian-American pioneer Alvin Ing (from 'Pacific Overtures,' 'Flower Drum Song') passes away at age 89 - WaymanWong 01:04 pm EDT 08/02/21

I did not know that about James Dybas. Looking online, it seems that he knew that Hal Prince wanted an all-Asian cast, and he lied and said his mother was Filipina. He doesn't seem to be ashamed or embarrassed that he did that.
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