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Interview: In Conversation with 'AUANA'S Evan Duffy
Ahead of 'AUANA's upcoming soundtrack release, we talk with composer Evan Duffy about his process and a behind-the-scenes look at how he created the musical landscape for this unique show.
Review: Funny Girl at Diamond Head Theatre
The O’ahu theatre community has a new “Brake-out” star in the fabulous Becca Brake, playing the iconic turn of the century comedienne Fanny Brice.
Review: YELLOW FACE at Mānoa Valley Theatre
What did our critic think of YELLOW FACE at Mānoa Valley Theatre?
Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Mānoa Valley Theatre
While Spring Awakening may not be for all tastes, this production at Mānoa Valley Theatre nonetheless delivers a wealth of excellent performances, satisfying design and directorial choices, and an enduring message of connection and freedom that feels relevant and necessary.
Review: TWO NAILS, ONE LOVE at Kumu Kahua Theatre
Two Nails, One Love is a show about how our stories shape who we are, and how we far more in common with our family than we sometimes believe.
Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Mānoa Valley Theatre
Dial M will appeal will appeal to both new audiences as well as traditionalists who are fans of the 1954 film.
Review: SEVEN GUITARS at TAG
Though the production overall was a bit hit-or-miss for me, I was nonetheless impressed by the design and some stand-out performances, and am genuinely delighted that this show, one of my personal favorites of the Century Cycle, gets to live again on the TAG stage.
Review: CHICAGO at Blaisdell Center
The Windy City has swept onto Oʻahu in a whirl of sequins, feathers, and enough razzle dazzle to power Honolulu City Lights!
Review: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT at Mānoa Valley Theatre
What did our critic think of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT at Mānoa Valley Theatre?
Review: HIGHER! HIGHER! at TAG
I attended the opening weekend of the world premier of Higher! Higher!, a new musical written by a brand-new arrival to the theatre scene, Nobel-nominated academic luminary and ethics expert Professor Tom Cooper.
HAWAI’I ISLAND & More Leads Hawaii's Fall 2025 Top Theatre Picks
New theatre seasons are upon us! Check out these fresh new productions heating up this fall across this islands, including some Halloween classics to satisfy your spooky side.
Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Diamond Head Theatre
Closing out Diamond Head Theatre’s 2024-2025 season, The SpongeBob Musical builds on the momentum of a season of impressive productions like Master Class and Man of La Mancha to a fin-tastic finale filled with knockout production value, notable performances, and nautical nonsense (naturally).
Review: COME FROM AWAY at Iao Theatre
It is beautifully poetic that this show, based on the true stories of the 7,000 people from all over the world who were grounded in the small Newfoundland town of Gander on September 11, 2001, should have its community theatre debut in Wailuku, Maui, a stone’s throw from Lahaina.
Review: SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Mānoa Valley Theatre
Whether you’re a diehard Sondheim superfan or brand-new to the Sondheim universe, as the opening number itself states, there is certainly “something for everyone” at Side by Side by Sondheim.
Review: COMEDY OF ERRORS at ARTS At Mark's
This is a show that needs to be seen to be believed—which you’ll have to do pretty quickly, as the only shows left are Wednesday-Sunday of this week, closing on July 20.
COMEDY OF ERRORS & More Lead Hawaii's 2025 Summer Theater Picks
The islands are putting up some exciting and innovative theatre this summer, and we wanted to highlight three of the shows we're most looking forward to.
Hawai'i Shines at The 78th Tony Awards
The 78th Tony awards aired on Sunday night, June 9th, and it was a particularly historic night for Hawai’i nei.
Review: MAN OF LA MANCHA at Diamond Head Theatre
Now, when Bryce Chaddick brings Man of La Mancha to Diamond Head Theatre in 2025, it is in the midst of an alarming rise of fascism and authoritarianism both at home and abroad, and the threat that artists and dreaming impossible dreams poses to those power structures is constantly in the headlines.
Previews: SUMMER THEATRE PREVIEW ROUNDUP
Don't miss these great theatre offerings this summer!
Review: KIM'S CONVENIENCE at Mānoa Valley Theatre
A perfect night out for AANHPI Month, now extended through June 8.
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