LeVar Burton Joins Mission New York

And the latest addition to the Star Trek: Mission New York guest list is... LeVar Burton. Yes, the Star Trek: The Next Generation actor and frequent Star Trek director will appear on stage and be available for autographs and photo ops. Burton joins the previously announced William Shatner, Terry Farrell, Marina Sirtis and Michael Dorn, with many more Trek celebrities to be announced soon.

Star Trek: Mission New York will take place September 2-4, 2016, in Manhattan. It is a three-day 50th anniversary event presented by CBS Consumer Products and ReedPop. On tap will be a galaxy of activities, including interactive exhibits, celebrity guests, panels, screenings, exclusive merchandise and more. Adult and kids tickets are available now at pre-show prices, and they'll be sold by day and as part of a three-day specially priced package.

Further information about Star Trek: Mission New York – including additional guest announcements, hotel information and exhibitors – will be revealed in the coming weeks.


Keep an eye on StarTrek.com for ongoing coverage, and also be sure to visit www.StarTrekMissions.com and the Star Trek: Mission New York social media pages (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram).