black and white photo of soldiers of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team standing in row. The soldiers in the front row are carrying flags. Behind the soldiers is a color image of the US flag

On the Road

Defining Courage

black and white photo of soldiers of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team standing in row. The soldiers in the front row are carrying flags. Behind the soldiers is a color image of the US flag

On the Road

Defining Courage

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ONE NIGHT ONLY! Wednesday, June 7 at 7 p.m. at the Segerstrom Concert Hall.


Defining Courage is a journey into the legacy of the Nisei Soldier, Americans of Japanese ancestry who served in the segregated military units of the 100th IB, 442nd RCT, MIS, and 522nd FAB. Considered the greatest fighting units in American military history, most have never heard their extraordinary stories.

Join Emmy Award-winning filmmakers Jeff MacIntyre and ABC-7 News Anchor David Ono, as they immerse you into the tragic, yet uplifting world of these heroes who fought prejudice at home and the enemy abroad.

You’ll fly over World War II battlefields in Italy, France, Japan, and Germany, in an unforgettable live event that includes: stunning cinematography, live music & choir, historic film and eyewitness interviews.

SEE, HEAR, and EXPERIENCE their incredible heroics through this piece of innovative storytelling. Far from a history lesson, it is a testament to inner strength, one that inspires us in our search for courage in today’s world.

For more info, visit DefiningCourageShow.com

This performance is presented by ABC7, Disney, JANM, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Outside In Theatre, and Story Boldly.

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David Ono stands at a podium speaking to an audience. Behind him is a large screen projection showing an image of the 442nd Infantry Battalion and the title says, "Defining Courage"

Large theater and audience sitting watching an orchestra. There is a screen on stage that shows an illustration of Stanley Hayami

David Ono stands behind 3 veterans from the 442nd Infantry Battalion. They are each sitting in wheelchairs and they all are wearing leis around their necks, including David Ono.

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Wednesday, Jun 07, 2023

7:00 PM PDT

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall

600 Town Center Dr.

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

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About the Event

ONE NIGHT ONLY! Wednesday, June 7 at 7 p.m. at the Segerstrom Concert Hall.


Defining Courage is a journey into the legacy of the Nisei Soldier, Americans of Japanese ancestry who served in the segregated military units of the 100th IB, 442nd RCT, MIS, and 522nd FAB. Considered the greatest fighting units in American military history, most have never heard their extraordinary stories.

Join Emmy Award-winning filmmakers Jeff MacIntyre and ABC-7 News Anchor David Ono, as they immerse you into the tragic, yet uplifting world of these heroes who fought prejudice at home and the enemy abroad.

You’ll fly over World War II battlefields in Italy, France, Japan, and Germany, in an unforgettable live event that includes: stunning cinematography, live music & choir, historic film and eyewitness interviews.

SEE, HEAR, and EXPERIENCE their incredible heroics through this piece of innovative storytelling. Far from a history lesson, it is a testament to inner strength, one that inspires us in our search for courage in today’s world.

For more info, visit DefiningCourageShow.com

This performance is presented by ABC7, Disney, JANM, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Outside In Theatre, and Story Boldly.

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