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Honolulu, HI 96822


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Photos: First Look at THE MAIDEN BENTEN AND THE BANDITS OF THE WHITE WAVES at UHM Kennedy Theatre


by Blair Ingenthron - April 21, 2024

In celebration of 100 years of English-language kabuki productions at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, The Maiden Benten and the Bandits of the White Waves takes center stage at Kennedy Theatre. This classic kabuki play, also known as Benten Kozō written by Kawatake Mokuami, pays homage to Kenned...

THE MAIDEN BENTEN AND THE BANDITS OF THE WHITE WAVES to Play UHM Kennedy Theatre in April


by Blair Ingenthron - March 30, 2024

In celebration of 100 years of English-language kabuki productions at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, The Maiden Benten and the Bandits of the White Waves takes center stage at Kennedy Theatre in April. ...

Late Night Theatre Company to Present CHERRY BLOSSOM ESKAPO & EVA HAMOK


by Blair Ingenthron - February 25, 2024

The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa's Department of Theatre & Dance and Kennedy Theatre will present Late Night Theatre Company's production of Cherry Blossom Eskapo (Cherry Blossom Escape) & Eva Hamok (Haunting Eva) written and directed by MFA Directing student, Emmanuel Mante. Learn more here!...

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Hawaii Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


by BWW Awards - December 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Hawaii Awards; ANYTHING GOES, BENT, Hawaii Children's Theatre & More Lead!


by BWW Awards - December 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards; ANYTHING GOES, BENT, Hawaii Children's Theatre & More Lead!


by BWW Awards - December 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards December 5th Standings; ANYTHING GOES Leads Best Musical!


by BWW Awards - December 05, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards; BENT Leads Best Play!


by BWW Awards - November 27, 2023

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards; SEUSSICAL Leads Best Musical!


by BWW Awards - November 20, 2023

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

First Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards; Hawaii Children's Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


by BWW Awards - November 13, 2023

The first wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 13th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

Past Shows

The Maiden Benten and the Bandits of the White Waves


(Benten Musume Meo no Shiranami) Kabuki – Celebrating 100 years of Kabuki in English at UHM! Written by Kawatake Mokuami Translator, Adaptor, and Project Director: ...

Eva Hamok (Haunting Eva)
Eva Hamok (Haunting Eva)
4/20 - 4/27/2024


Late Night Series April 20-21, & 26-27, 2024 FRI/SAT at 11pm SUN at 7:30pm   A one-act play written and directed by MFA Directing Student, ...

BFA/MFA Dance Concert
BFA/MFA Dance Concert
3/6 - 3/10/2024


March 6-10, 2024 – WED-SAT 7:30pm & SUN 2:00pm Post Show Q&A following the Friday performance The UHM Department of Theatre and Dance presents a ...

Glitter in the Paʻakai
Glitter in the Paʻakai
2/7 - 2/11/2024


A World Premiere Hana Keaka Production Written and Directed by Joshua “Baba” Kamoani‘ala Tavares | MFA Final Creative Project February 7-11, 2024 – WED-SAT 7:30pm ...

The Water Station
The Water Station
11/15 - 11/19/2023


Written by Ōta Shōgo Directed by Marguerite Saxton | MFA Creative Final Project November 15-19, 2023 – WED-SAT 7:30pm & SUN 2:00pm Post Show Q&A ...

Are We There Yet, Baby?
Are We There Yet, Baby?
10/20 - 10/29/2023


Mainstage Dance-Theatre Production Directed by Pei-Ling Kao October 20-22, 27 & 29, 2023* – FRI/SAT 7:30pm & SUN 2:00pm *No Saturday 10/28 performance

HAKU WALE
HAKU WALE
10/21 - 10/29/2023


October 21, 22, 27, 29, 2023 *Start time: 10:00pm (SUN 7:30pm) Directed by Joshua "Baba" Tavares Haku wale: to make up, invent, create, improvise. HAKU ...

Kaisara
Kaisara
9/20 - 9/24/2023


A World Premiere Hana Keaka Production Written and Directed by Iasona Kaper | MFA Final Creative Project September 20-24, 2023* – WED/FRI 7:30pm & SUN ...

Spring Footholds
Spring Footholds
4/5 - 4/8/2023


Prime Time Series April 5-8, 2023 WED-SAT 7:30pm SAT 2:00pm (To be confirmed: 4/8 2:00pm American Sign Language Interpreted Performance) Directed by Peiling Kao This ...

20,000 Leagues Deep, #hawaii_ascending


Kennedy Theatre Environment February 24 & 26; March 3-5, 2023 FRI at 7:00pm, 7:30pm, 8:00pm, 8:30pm SAT/SUN at 2:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:00pm, 3:30pm To be confirmed: ...

Dance Dance Dance
Dance Dance Dance
1/25 - 1/29/2023


Prime Time Series January 25-29, 2023 WED-SAT 7:30pm SUN 2:00pm   Adapted with permission from the novel by Haruki Murakami Adapted & Directed by MFA ...

Memorial Day
Memorial Day
10/19 - 10/23/2022


Prime Time Series. October 19-23, 2022. WED-SAT 7:30pm and SUN 2:00pm. By Paul Donnelly. Directed by MFA Candidate Ron Heller. It's 1992. AIDS and anti-gay ...

Chinee, Japanee, All Mix Up
Chinee, Japanee, All Mix Up
9/21 - 9/25/2022


Prime Time SeriesSeptember 21-25, 2022WED-SAT 7:30pmSUN 2:00pmDirected by Reiko HoA devised theatre project exploring Asian Identity in Hawaii and AmericaWhat does it mean to be ...

Keep it Brief
Keep it Brief
4/16 - 4/24/2022


Late Night Series April 16-17 & 23-24, 2022 SAT at 11pm & SUN at 7:30pm Performed live for in-person audiences (subject to public health advisory ...

Co-Motion
Co-Motion
3/25 - 3/27/2022


Prime Time Series Earle Ernst Lab Theatre at Kennedy Theatre March 25-27, 2022 FRI/SAT/SUN at 2pm and 7:30pm Performed live for in-person audiences (subject to ...

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