Halekulani Announces Partnership with Dramatists Guild Fund, Opening Performances by Andrew Lippa

Halekulani, Oahu's most acclaimed luxury hotel just steps away from Waikiki Beach, is pleased to announce its partnership with New York's renowned Dramatists Guild Fund. This partnership will encompass a series of musical performances at the hotel's fabled Lewers Lounge and will commence with two special performances by Mr. Andrew Lippa, acclaimed award-winning Broadway composer,performer, and President of the Dramatists' Guild, on March 10 and 11.

"Halekulani is proud to partner with the Dramatists Guild Fund as part of our ongoing 'Live at Lewers' performance series featuring living legends of jazz and popular music. Through this unique partnership, we will further enhance our star-studded programming by bringing the magic of Broadway and the American songbook to Halekulani," said Peter Shaindlin, Chief Operating Officer of Halekulani Corporation. "The launch of this partnership is a demonstration of Halekulani's continued support and profound appreciation of the musical and performing arts."

The Dramatists Guild Fund will bring Broadway star power to Halekulani on Friday, March 10 and Saturday, March 11 with a riveting performance by Andrew Lippa, whose recent work includes the hit song "Evil Like Me," written for Kristin Chenoweth for Disney's film "Descendants," as well as a world premiere piece composed and conducted for the international piano virtuoso Lang Lang and the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra in China. Beginning at 8:30 p.m, Lippa will perform two 40-minute sets each night, separated by a short intermission. This performance is open to the public; tickets are not required.

Halekulani's Lewers Lounge has established itself as one of the world's premier venues of acoustic jazz, supported by a Café Society-inspired cocktail program, fine casual cuisine and Halekulani service. The room has been host to such musical superstars over the years as Tony Bennett, The Count Basie Quintet, Diane Krall, Eddie Henderson, Jimmy Borges, Monica Mancini and other countless legends of jazz. It is unrivaled in its bespoke ambiance and intimate, plush trappings and highly attentive service pedigree. The performances by Andrew Lippa on March 10 and 11 are a unique addition to the regularly scheduled entertainment at Lewers featuring Maggie Herron and Dean Taba. Lewers Lounge is open nightly from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., with live entertainment starting at 8:30 p.m.

For more information on Andrew Lippa's upcoming performance at Halekulani, please contact Lewers Lounge at (808) 923-2311.

About Halekulani

Since its inception in 1984 as one of the world's finest and most acclaimed independent luxury hotels, Halekulani has received more than 500 accolades, awards and honoraria. The property is one of The World's Best Hotels on Condé Nast Traveler's 2015 Gold List and was voted Best Hotel on Oahu in Travel + Leisure's 500 World's Best Hotels for 2015. Halekulani is home to SpaHalekulani, House Without A Key, Lewers Lounge, Orchids and La Mer, Hawaii's longest, consecutively ranked AAA 5 Diamond and Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Restaurant. For twenty years, Halekulani has maintained a strong commitment to arts and culture through exclusive alliances with Oahu's most iconic cultural venues. Halekulani is operated by the Hotels and Resorts of Halekulani, a brand management division of the Honolulu-basEd Halekulani Corporation, which also oversees the Waikiki Parc. Halekulani is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and is aligned with Tokyo's legendary Imperial Hotel.

About Dramatists' Guild Fund

The Dramatists Guild Fund is a national charity that strengthens and elevates American Theater by supporting those who create it. DGF's educational and granting programs provide a lifeline for promising writers, as well as key funds for nonprofit theaters across the country. Its 55-year tradition of inventive, impactful, and compassionate programming earned it the Ellen Stewart Award for Stewardship in 2013. The Dramatists Guild Fund is composed of a team of award-winning professionals across diverse fields dedicated to nurturing the craft of theater. For more information, visit www.dgfund.org, and for specific questions, please email info@dgfund.org.

About Andrew Lippa

Andrew's hit song "Evil Like Me" appears in Disney's Descendants. Written for Kristin Chenoweth the soundtrack hit #1 on the "Billboard 200" album chart, #1 on the iTunes and Billboard soundtrack charts, and has been viewed over 53 million times on YouTube. Broadway credits include: Music and lyrics for Big Fish, directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman; Tony-nominated music and lyrics for The Addams Family; Original music for Aaron Sorkin's The Farnsworth Invention; Additional music and lyrics and arrangements for You're A Good Man Charlie Brown (Grammy Nom.). Other credits include: Book, music, and lyrics for The Wild Party (Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Off-Broadway Musical, Drama Desk Award for Best Music); I Am Harvey Milk/I Am Ann Hutchinson (music and lyrics); john & jen (music and lyrics); A Little Princess (music); Asphalt Beach (music and lyrics). This summer, Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor, NY, will be present the world premiere of The Man in the Ceiling. Based on Jules Feiffer's award-winning novel, this musical features a book by Mr. Feiffer and music and lyrics by Mr. Lippa. Directed by Jeffrey Seller (Tony-winning producer of "Hamilton"), Mr. Lippa will play the role of Uncle Lester in this production. He serves as president of the Dramatists Guild Fund and is a graduate of the University of Michigan.

 

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