Hawaii Newsroom R. Zamora Linmark's ROLLING THE R's Returns
by BWW News Desk on December 12, 2018 in Hawaii Kailua Onstage Arts continues its inaugural season with the disco-flavored Rolling the R's by acclaimed playwright, poet, and author, R. Zamora Linmark, based on his novel of the same name. Set in Kalihi in late '70s when teenagers read Teen Beat magazine, hung posters of Shaun Cassidy in their rooms, and boogied to the disco beat. Edgar Ramirez, a Kalihi teenager 'who looks like a Filipino John Travolta,' is gay and doesn't care about the taunts from his peers. Edgar and his friends, Katrina and Vicente, along with their classmates, dream, explore their sexuality, and struggle to define their ethnic identities in this surrealistic and gritty story. (more...)  BWW Review: HOLIDAY INN at Diamond Head Theatre
by Cheyne Nomura on December 11, 2018 in Hawaii Every season, Diamond Head Theatre (DHT)---known as the 'Broadway of the Pacific'---mounts a Christmas-themed production to bring holiday cheer to the patrons of its theatre-going community. Recent years have included the likes of A Charlie Brown Christmas, A Christmas Story, White Christmas, and Little Women; however, this season's particular holiday show, Holiday Inn, based on the 1942 film musical starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, doesn't just revolve around Christmas: it celebrates nearly all holidays in the annual canon. Ranging from Thanksgiving, to Valentine's Day, to Easter, to even the Fourth of July, and, of course, Christmas, Holiday Inn, finds the perfect amount of cheer and nostalgia that caters to almost everyone's favorite---you guessed it---holiday. Supported by a stellar cast, choreography, costuming, and set, Holiday Inn is surely a musical to check in to. (more...)  Three Weeks Left To Vote For the BWW Hawaii Awards!
by BWW Staff on December 10, 2018 in Hawaii There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018. (more...)  Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 12/7
by BWW Special on December 07, 2018 in Hawaii BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature COME FROM AWAY, ANNIE, MAMMA MIA and More! (more...)  THE OLD STRIPPER To Screen In Hawaii
by BWW News Desk on December 05, 2018 in Hawaii The world is opening their eyes to THE OLD STRIPPER. And she's coming to a local movie theater near you in Hawaii. (more...) Vote For The 2018 BWW Hawaii Awards; DISNEY'S NEWSIES Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff on December 03, 2018 in Hawaii There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018. (more...) Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 11/30 - THE MUSIC MAN, HAMILTON, GUYS AND DOLLS, and More!
by BWW Special on November 30, 2018 in Hawaii BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature THE MUSIC MAN, HAMILTON, GUYS AND DOLLS, and More! (more...)  The Arts At Marks Garage To Host Live Taping Of ZAP NASTY'S DRUNKEN CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA
by BWW News Desk on November 27, 2018 in Hawaii Zap Nasty aka (Damon Ramsey) is the lead singer and songwriter for the rock band Superhero Rokkstars who made their Honolulu debut in August 2018. In the style of variety shows of the '60s and '70s, the show will feature guests ranging from singers to burlesque dancers who 'stop by' to tell some jokes, sing, and dance. There will be audience interaction as well as a bar and pre-show activities. (more...) Vote For The 2018 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Award; Diamond Head's DISNEY'S NEWSIES Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff on November 26, 2018 in Hawaii There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018. (more...)  Cynthia Erivo Will Play The Hawaii Theatre Center
by Stephanie Wild on November 25, 2018 in Hawaii Cynthia Erivo will play The Hawaii Theatre Center next year! The Broadway superstar will present her solo show 'Ballads of Broadway' on March 16, 2019. (more...)  The Manoa Valley Theatre Announces the Cast of ALLEGIANCE
by TV News Desk on November 23, 2018 in Hawaii Manoa Valley Theatre is thrilled to announce a star-studded cast for Allegiance, the headliner of its 50th Anniversary season, presented at the Hawaii Theatre March 28th - April 7th, 2019. Allegiance, a musical drama by Marc Acito, Jay Kuo, and Lorenzo Thione, is about the Japanese American internment during WWII and one family's extraordinarily divisive experience, was inspired by the true-life experience of its original star, George Takei. It tells the story of one family's extraordinary experience suffering the wrongful imprisonment of Japanese Americans during World War II, creating familial turmoil in a troubling time of a nation at war. (more...)  Now Playing Onstage in Hawaii - Week of 11/20/2018
by BWW on November 20, 2018 in Hawaii Upcoming Shows - Week of 11/20/2018 for Hawaii (more...)  The ARTS At Marks Garage Announces Santa's Workshop For Adults Of All Ages
by BWW News Desk on November 15, 2018 in Hawaii The ARTS at Marks Garage is proud to announce Santa's Holiday Workshop for Adults of All Ages on the Saturday evening following Thanksgiving, November 24th from 6-9 PM. This event will feature a gift-making workshop, craft table, Christmas music, games, hand-crafted holiday cocktails and a chance to vote on the best holiday film to be shown. (more...)  Oil In The Alley And The Fresh Preps Play An Intimate Show Presented By Kumu Kahua Theatre As Part Of Its Dark Night Series
by BWW News Desk on November 14, 2018 in Hawaii OIL IN THE ALLEY is a unique music act which features original rock music mixed with polished improvisational humor. In performance, Sean T.C O'Malley and R. Kevin Garcia Doyle are always in character; there is no "improviser host" persona asking for suggestions. Instead, the rockers interact with their megafans and take inspiration from clothing, turns of phrase, and anything else to create completely new lyrics to original rock songs as if they were "classic" hits from their heyday. (more...)  Peiling Kao Dances Presents 6th Home Season, ONE BODY, FIVE DANCES, SIX PERSPECTIVES
by BWW News Desk on November 13, 2018 in Hawaii Peiling Kao Dances Is Proud To Present Its 6th Home Season, ONE BODY, FIVE DANCES, SIX PERSPECTIVES. (more...)  Kennedy Theatre Presents FALL FOOTHOLDS: INTERSECTIONS
by BWW News Desk on November 14, 2018 in Hawaii The University of Hawai'i at M?noa's Department of Theatre and Dance and Kennedy Theatre present Fall Footholds: Intersections, a biannual dance concert series featuring student choreography and performance. The program features eight works showcasing the talents of PhD in Performance Studies candidates, Master of Fine Arts in Dance candidates, and undergraduate Dance student artists who explore how multiple aspects of life and society intersect. Performances are November 14, 15, 16, and 17 at 7:30 p.m., and November 18 at 2:00 p.m. in the Earle Ernst Lab Theatre. A free post-show rap will follow the Friday, November 16 performance. Tickets are $8-$18. (more...)  Elephant & Piggie's WE ARE IN A PLAY! Offers a Swimmy, Fancy, Good Time At HTY
by BWW News Desk on November 08, 2018 in Hawaii This musical romp springs from the pages of Mo Willems' beloved, award-winning, best-selling children's books. Gerald and Piggie and a trio of dancing squirrels sing and dance their way through the ups and downs of friendship. Join these "bestus" friends as they solve problems, laugh and learn to share and support each other through good times and bad. Lucky audience members may ever learn the "Flippy Floppy Floory" dance! (more...) The University of Hawai'i Celebrates Christmas With Music, Dance, and More
by BWW News Desk on November 07, 2018 in Hawaii The University of Hawai'i at M?noa's Music Department and Department of Theatre and Dance are once again collaborating for a classical Christmas celebration of live music, dance, and theatre. After joyful concerts in 2012 and 2014, "A M?noa Christmas" comes back to Kennedy Theatre on December 6, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10-$20. Proceeds support the creative efforts of both departments. (more...)  BWW Review: MARY POPPINS JR. at Mamiya Theatre
by Cheyne Nomura on November 06, 2018 in Hawaii Although there's been a lack of tradewinds on the island of Oahu in the state of Hawaii, a perfect amount of winds---from the east, maybe?---has brought the arrival of Mary Poppins Jr. to the Mamiya Theatre at Chaminade University. Stalwart with a strong cast, vocal abilities, and technical aspects, the sweeping show is practically perfect in every way. (more...) Voting Now Open For The 2018 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards!
by BWW News Desk on November 05, 2018 in Hawaii Voting is now open for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites. (more...)  Kennedy Theatre Late Night Series Presents MURDER AT THE VICTORIAN ESTATE
by BWW News Desk on November 02, 2018 in Hawaii Late Night Theatre Company presents MURDER AT THE VICTORIAN ESTATE!, a murder mystery and improvised comedy, in the Earle Ernst Lab Theatre on November 29-30 and December 1-2, 2018. The Thursday-Saturday performances begin at 9:30 pm with the Sunday "matin-eve" beginning at 7:30pm. Tickets range from $5-10 and are sold at the Kennedy Theatre Box Office one hour prior to the start of the performance. (more...) Regional Roundup: Top New Features This Week Around Our BroadwayWorld 11/2 - LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, FUN HOME and More!
by BWW Special on November 02, 2018 in Hawaii BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, FUN HOME and More! (more...)  Disney On Broadway Holds Open Call Auditions for FROZEN, ALADDIN, and More This Winter
by BWW News Desk on October 31, 2018 in Hawaii Disney Theatrical Productions will hold open auditions for its current and future productions of the award-winning musicals Aladdin, Frozen and The Lion King in cities across North America this winter. Casting representatives from all three productions will hold open auditions for local performers in Chicago November 9-11, 2018 at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago; Honolulu January 19, 2019 (location TBA); and Los Angeles February 15-17, 2019 at Downtown Dance and Movement. (more...)  MVT's 50th Anniversary Season Continues With Moving World Premiere Of SHIPMENT DAY
by BWW News Desk on October 31, 2018 in Hawaii Manoa Valley Theatre continues its momentous 50th anniversary play season with the world premiere of Shipment Day, by Hawaii-born playwright, Lorenzo DeStefano. The play, of which an earlier version received the 'Best Play' award in Playbuilders of Hawaii's 2016 New Works Festival, is set in Honolulu between 1934 and 1937, dramatizing the traumatic early life experiences of DeStefano's Portuguese cousin, the well-known leprosy activist Olivia Robello Breitha. It chronicles Olivia's diagnosis with the condition at 18, her two-and-a-half-year confinement at Kalihi Hospital, to the day before her shipment to Kalaupapa, the Hansen's Disease settlement on Molokai. As Hawaii State Department of Health parolee #3306, Olivia would spend the next seventy years of her life, until her death in 2006 at the age of 90, at Kalaupapa. (more...)  The Hawaii State Theatre Council Announces New Officers
by BWW News Desk on October 26, 2018 in Hawaii The Hawaii State Theatre Council Members elected new officers for 2019. For the first time in the 48 year history of the organization, all four of the elected officers are women. (more...) |
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