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KUPUA to Return to Kumu Kahua Theatre With Contemporary Reimagining
Kumu Kahua Theatre will present a new production of KUPUA, written by Hailiʻōpua Baker, bringing together two traditional Hawaiian moʻolelo in a contemporary theatrical experience featuring music, dance, and elements from hula to breakdancing.
Video: Watch a First Look at the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American Tour
A new montage from the MAYBE HAPPY ENDING North American tour features Steven Huynh and Claire Kwon, who reprise their Broadway roles as Oliver and Claire on the road.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 25, 2026
Play this week's free BroadwayWorld Crossword: 17 answers on 11 Broadway names, two shows and three theatre terms.
Jake Shimabukuro to Bring HOLIDAYS IN HAWAIʻI to MACC
Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro will return to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center for Holidays in Hawaiʻi, marking the show's return to the venue.
Watch BOOP! THE MUSICAL Hit The Road With First Look at North American Tour
Watch a first look at the BOOP! The Musical North American tour, starring Aliya Grace as Betty Boop.
Voting Now Open for BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage: Season 7
The talent has shown up, and now it's your turn to have a say! Season 7 of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage kicked off with a record-breaking number of submissions from talented young performers across the country, and now the competition is officially heating up.
Feature: 'AUANA holds auditions for dancers October 24 at Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber
'As we audition and welcome new dancers into ‘Auana, we’re looking for artists who bring more than strong technique.
MIRACULOUS LADYBUG & CAT NOIR: THE LIVE STAGE SPECTACULAR to Launch in February
The stage adaptation of the animated series will premiere as a limited 15-city North American tour running from February 27 through the end of March.
Sabrina Claudio to Make Blue Note Debut in Hawaii and Los Angeles
Grammy Award-winning R&B singer-songwriter Sabrina Claudio will perform four intimate shows at Blue Note, with performances in Hawaii and Los Angeles showcasing her entire discography.
Photos: First Look at THE WHO'S TOMMY National Tour
The North American Tour of The Who’s TOMMY has officially hit the road! The national tour will be taking the stage in Tucson, where audiences can catch performances from October 20 – 25.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 18, 2026
Play this week's free BroadwayWorld Crossword, with 15 answers drawn from the week's theatre news.
THE LAND HAS SPOKEN: Tales of Indigenous Horror to Make Debut
A radio-style drama featuring Indigenous writers Shane Hawk and Andrea L.
Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Diamond Head Theatre
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at DHT showcases strong performances, gorgeous design, and a lot of care throughout.
Interview: Seema Sueko-Low of HAWAI'I THEATRE PEOPLE PROJECT
Seema Sueko-Low founded The Hawai'i Theatre Project seeks to utilize a database of artists to widen the scope of what Hawai'i theatre can achieve.
Review Roundup: MYSTIC PIZZA Launches National Tour
Mystic Pizza: A New Musical has launched a national tour that began in September 2026 at the Clemens Center in Elmira, New York.
JIMMY O. YANG HAS NO FRIENDS TOUR to Play Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall
Comedian Jimmy O.
MOVE! Premieres at Capitol Modern for Neurodivergent Audiences
Honolulu Theatre for Youth and Capitol Modern present MOVE!, a new play designed for young people with developmental differences, featuring original music and interactive sensory elements.
James Kelsey Nelson Wins Kumu Kahua Go Try PlayWrite Contest
Chicago playwright James Kelsey Nelson won the monthly playwriting competition sponsored by Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press for his piece Naughty or Nice.
THE STORYTELLER to Make World Premiere at Kennedy Theatre
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa will present the world premiere of THE STORYTELLER, a contemporary Hawaiian play by Native Hawaiian writer Sheila Miles.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 11, 2026
Play this week's free BroadwayWorld Crossword, 15 answers across a 17x17 grid drawn from the week's theatre news.
Review Roundup: OH, MARY! Opens National Tour
Alaska Thunderf*ck stars as 'Mary Todd Lincoln' in the national tour of Oh, Mary! The tour is now underway, having opened in Hartford, CT in September 2026.
THE WIZARD OF OZ to Open UHM Kennedy Theatre 2026–2027 Season
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Department of Theatre & Dance will present an imaginative production of THE WIZARD OF OZ at Kennedy Theatre, directed by Jack Romans and featuring upcycled materials transformed into set design and props.
Photos: First Look at the MYSTIC PIZZA National Tour
Big League Productions is now presenting Mystic Pizza: A New Musical, the new production embarking on a national tour that began September 26, 2026 at the Clemens Center in Elmira, New York.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from September 2026
We head inside rehearsals and share a first look at the DEATH BECOMES HER North American tour, starring Jackie Burns, Kristen Beth Williams, Ken Marino and Nasia Thomas ahead of its launch at Cleveland's Playhouse Square.
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The Book of Mormon Neal S. Blaisdell Center [Concert Hall] (11/25-12/06) |
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Little Shop of Horrors Kennedy Theatre (3/04-3/14) |
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Rocky Mountain High Experience® John Denver Christmas Hawaii Theatre Center (12/27-12/27) |
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The Wizard of Oz Kennedy Theatre (10/23-10/31) |
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Everyday Heroes of Hawai‘i Palikū Theatre (11/06-11/15) |
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Late Night Raqs UHM Kennedy Theatre - Earle Ernst Lab Theatre (4/23-4/25) |
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Mary Poppins Aloha Theatre (2/19-3/14) |
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Toxic Avenger (The Musical) ProArts Theater (10/16-10/31) |
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John Cruz: Island Style Series ProArts Theater (9/23-10/28) |
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Hey, Black Child! UHM Kennedy Theatre - Earle Ernst Lab Theatre (4/14-4/18) |
