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Diamond Head Theatre Presents PROMISES PROMISES, 5/20

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Diamond Head Theatre (DHT) is excited to announce, Promises, Promises, opening on May 20, 2016.

Set in swinging and stylish 1968 Manhattan---think TV's Mad Men---the musical (based on the Billy Wilder film, "The Apartment", which starred Jack Lemmon) offers up a platter of sharp one-liners from comic genius Neil Simon and infectious pop tunes from Burt Bacharach and Hal David.

Chuck Baxter has a spacious, fashionable apartment ideal for mischief. With the promise of promotion dangling before him, Chuck lends some of his senior executives his place for their extramarital trysts by his married superiors. Life soon gets complicated! Songs include "I'll Never Fall in Love Again" and "Promises, Promises."

Hailing from Chicago just to play the part of "Chuck Baxter" is the multitalented Scott Sowinski. Joining him on stage will be Vanessa Mazzullo as Chuck's complicated love interest, "Fran Kubelick." Laurence Paxton plays Chuck's boss and high-powered insurance executive, "J.D. Sheldrake."

Directed and Choreographed by John Rampage, "Promises, Promises" will be playing from May 20 - June 5. Performances are at 8 p.m. Thursday - Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday, and Saturday matinees at 3 p.m.

Call 733-0274 to charge by phone or purchase tickets online at www.diamondheadtheatre.com.

Show sponsors:

Sheraton Waikiki
American Savings Bank
Noreen & David Mulliken
Carolyn Berry Wilson

Heralded as the "Broadway of the Pacific," Diamond Head Theatre has delivered the best live community theatrical entertainment since 1915. The theatre showcases Hawaii's finest local talent, frequently brings in guest artists, and supports performance arts education through a variety of community programs, including the acclaimed Shooting Stars program.

Theater Fans' Choice Awards
2026 Theater Fans' Choice Awards - Live Stats
Best Orchestrations - Top 3
1. Anders Eljas, Brian Usifer - Chess
21.3% of votes
2. Ethan Popp, The Rescues - The Lost Boys
21.1% of votes
3. William David Brohn - Ragtime
13.2% of votes

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