Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from January 2026
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Review: TWO NAILS, ONE LOVE at Kumu Kahua Theatre
Two Nails, One Love is a show about how our stories shape who we are, and how we far more in common with our family than we sometimes believe.
2026 Poetry Out Loud Hawai’i Final Set for February
Honolulu Theatre for Youth (HTY) and the Hawai’i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA) have announced that the 2026 Poetry Out Loud Hawai’i State Final will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 3pm.
Matt Shingledecker to Star in HEART's 5th Anniversary Benefit Concert in Hilo
Hilo Education Arts Repertory Theatre will present a Fifth Anniversary Benefit Concert celebrating five years of youth-focused theatre on Hawaiʻi Island.
Honolulu Theatre for Youth Showcases Hawaiian Stories and Artists in New Shows
This February and March, Honolulu Theatre for Youth (HTY) will present a limited run of two original productions featuring Kānaka Maoli stories and artists.
LINE CIRCLE SPHERE Comes to Honolulu Theatre For Youth
Honolulu Theatre for Youth will stage LINE CIRCLE SPHERE, a special Valentine's Day performance, showcasing creative storytelling through physical theater.
Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Mānoa Valley Theatre
Dial M will appeal will appeal to both new audiences as well as traditionalists who are fans of the 1954 film.
Theaters Cancel Performances Due to Severe Weather - Updating Live
As a powerful winter storm moves across large portions of the United States, BroadwayWorld is monitoring performance cancellations, schedule changes, and venue closures affecting Broadway, touring productions, regional theatre, and live events nationwide.
Kumu Kahua Theatre to Showcase New Talent in 2026 Directing Class
Kumu Kahua Theatre will present its 2026 Directing Class, highlighting emerging directors in a series of innovative productions.
Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press Reveal Winner Of December Prompt
Kumu Kahua Theatre, in collaboration with Bamboo Ridge Press, has announced the winner of their December writing prompt contest.
Video: Watch the Next On Stage: Season 6 Finale
The big day is almost here! After months of hard work, the six finalists of BroadwayWorld's Next on Stage: Season 6 will hit the stage in New York City for the our live finale at 54 Below.
Anthony Pfluke Celebrates New Album KU‘U LEI LOKELANI with Release Event
Anthony Pfluke will celebrate the release of his new album Kuʻu Lei Lokelani with a live concert at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on January 31.
TWO NAILS, ONE LOVE World Premiere Set for Kumu Kahua Theatre
Family estrangements and a little known history weave through a powerful play as Kumu Kahua Theatre will present Two Nails, One Love by Lee A.
Review: SEVEN GUITARS at TAG
Though the production overall was a bit hit-or-miss for me, I was nonetheless impressed by the design and some stand-out performances, and am genuinely delighted that this show, one of my personal favorites of the Century Cycle, gets to live again on the TAG stage.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Maui Arts & Cultural Center to Present Free Public Programs In Conjunction With OCEAN OF PEACE
Maui Arts & Cultural Center will present two free public programs in conjunction with the Schaefer International Gallery exhibition OCEAN OF PEACE, which features six contemporary artists of Micronesian heritage.
THE GREAT GATSBY National Tour Reveals Full Cast
Full casting has been announced for the North American Tour of THE GREAT GATSBY, a new musical.
Kumu Kahua Theatre And Bamboo Ridge Press Reveal January 2026 GO TRY PLAYWRITE Prompt
Kumu Kahua Theatre, in collaboration with Bamboo Ridge Press, has announced the January 2026 prompt for Go Try PlayWrite, its monthly playwriting contest.
Contest: Win Opening Night Tickets to TITANIQUE on Broadway
Enter to win two tickets to opening night on Sunday, April 12, 2026, dinner, and a merch pack from Titanique on Broadway! The prize includes opening night tickets, dinner for two, and a merch prize pack.
Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press Unveil Winners of Fall 2025 Go Try PlayWrite Contests
Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press have announced the October and November winners of their monthly Go Try PlayWrite playwriting contest, which invites writers to create short works in response to a themed prompt.
Blue Note Hawaii Sets 10 Year Celebration in January with Josh Tatofi, Iam Tongi, & More
Blue Note Hawaii is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a January lineup that includes Josh and Iam Tatofi, The Carole King & James Taylor Story, and more.
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Aloha Theatre (9/04-9/13) |
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Little Shop of Horrors UHM Kennedy Theatre (3/04-3/14) |
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MFA/BFA Dance Concert UHM Kennedy Theatre - Earle Ernst Lab Theatre (2/03-2/07) |
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'Ainakea Maui OnStage (10/02-10/18) |
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EPIC UHM Kennedy Theatre - Earle Ernst Lab Theatre (9/30-10/04) |
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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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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Barry Bostwick Hawaii Theatre (11/07-11/07) |
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Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill Manoa Valley Theatre (9/10-9/27) |
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ONO - Collective Pilina Theater presents: Fighting Like Mad Maui OnStage (8/17-8/17) |