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Showcasing the vibrancy of traditional Chinese theatre, these contrasting plays celebrate the chou - or comic - character, an irrepressible force of comedy who continually reveals the laughter in life.
Based on a true story, Calendar Girls (also a 2003 hit movie) accomplishes exactly what it sets out to do.
The holidays simply aren't complete without a delightful Hawaiian-style production of The Nutcracker.
Evita used United Airlines' tactics when it came to getting what she wanted.
Among the many special productions presented by Maui OnStage at the Historic Iao Theater this year, Marc Camoletti's play Boeing Boeing, directed by Michael Pulliam, arrived at the theater for 2 comedy filled weeks.
One Sweet Weekend in Honolulu
I move ahead now to the final performance, the culmination of two weeks of heroic collaboration in the name of art.
A project created by the Kumu Kahua Theater and organized by Managing Director Donna Blanchard.
This is the second part of my review of the Hawaii Conservation Conference.
Over the years, the HCC has relinquished its exclusivity to those who could afford it's pricey entrance fee.
As one steps around the dark, velvet curtain at the entryway to the theatre, one beholds a festive and lively group of actors in the center of the room, chatting, tuning instruments and warming up their voices.
The tre' avant-garde Dark Night Series at Kumu Kahua Theatre, presents "Courage", part of the "Ruinedmap" dance performance series.
Performed at the glorious Hawaii Theatre in historic, downtown Honolulu, Bridges explores the connections of past, present and future through interpretive Chinese folk dance.
Think: if Elvis where a Japanese, Filipino, Buddha with a Hawaiian soul.
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Late Night Raqs UHM Kennedy Theatre - Earle Ernst Lab Theatre (4/23-4/25) |
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The Storyteller UHM Kennedy Theatre - Earle Ernst Lab Theatre (11/18-11/22) |
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Nunsense Aloha Theatre (11/20-12/06) |
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Toxic Avenger (The Musical) ProArts Theater (10/16-10/31) |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Barry Bostwick Hawaii Theatre Center (11/07-11/07) |
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Fighting Like Mad Maui OnStage (10/17-10/17) |
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John Cruz: Island Style Series ProArts Theater (9/23-10/28) |
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Little Shop of Horrors UHM Kennedy Theatre (3/04-3/14) |
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Sammy Obeid Comedy Show ProArts Theater (10/18-10/18) |
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Peter Pan Goes Wrong Manoa Valley Theatre (11/12-11/29) |
