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Smash Mouth to Play Concert at Maui Arts & Cultural Center
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2022
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents the Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum band Smash Mouth coming to Maui for a concert in Castle Theater Friday, January 6, 2023. This concert is only on Maui and only at the MACC. Tickets go on sale online only to MACC members Tuesday, October 25 and to the general public Friday, October 28.
Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press Announce The Winner of The September 2022 Go Try PlayWrite Contest
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2022
The September Go Try PlayWrite winner is SH Kukana Murakoshi  for her play Makemake ʻEkolu. The September Prompt was: In honor of Halloween.  Write a scene, 10 pages maximum, of a group of kids where one of them receives a magic piece of candy that once eaten grants her or him three wishes.
The University of Hawai'i at Mānoa's Department of Theatre and Dance's Concert Features Internationally Renowned Guest Choreographers & More
by BWW News Desk - October 18, 2022
The University of Hawai'i at Mānoa's Department of Theatre and Dance and Kennedy Theatre are proud to present Form Within a Form: Echoes and Reverberations. This season's largest dance production features dynamic, interactive, and powerfully innovative collaborations between original dance, music, mixed media, scenic art, lighting and costume designs.
Lewis Black Comes to Maui in January
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2022
 The Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents comedian Lewis Black, coming to the Castle Theater Sunday, January 29.
Submit Nominations For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards Before October 31st
by BWW Awards - October 12, 2022
There's still time left to submit nominations for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards before the deadline at 11:59 PM ET on October 31st!
Late Night Theatre Co. Presents a Theatrical Exploration of Identity
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2022
The University of Hawai’i at Mānoa’s Department of Theatre + Dance and Late Night Theatre Company are proud to present the collaboratively devised production of unspecified: a theatrical exploration of identity, facilitated by MFA candidate Nate Drackett. unspecified runs November 18–20 at 11:00 p.m. on Friday/Saturday and at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. It will be presented in the Earle Ernst Lab Theatre at UHM Kennedy Theatre.
Legacy Of Dennis Carroll To Be Honored With Public Memorial Orchestrated By University Of Hawai'i And Kumu Kahua Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2022
Recognizing the indelible contributions of Dennis Carroll to the world of Theatre and the Hawaii community, a public memorial is planned for Sunday, November 27, 2022, coinciding with the first anniversary of his passing.
Kumu Kahua Theatre To Host Dialogue With Playwright Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl, Script Readings at Hawaiʻi Book & Music Festival
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2022
Joining a dynamic lineup of 75 free online events to be featured at the 2022 Hawaiʻi Book & Music Festival throughout October, Kumu Kahua Theatre presents a Playwrights Zoom event on October 16, featuring a conversation with celebrated playwright Victoria Kneubuhl. Kumu Kahua's Artistic Director, Harry Wong III, and Managing Director, Donna Blanchard will host the dialogue with Kneubuhl, exploring the playwriting process and the theatre landscape in Hawaiʻi.
Book Of New Plays By Lee Cataluna Brings Hawaii Life From The Page To The Stage
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2022
Author and playwright Lee Cataluna, has a new book coming out October 2022 from Bamboo Ridge Press. FLOWERS OF HAWAI'I features scripts and photos from four plays written and produced in the last dozen years that capture various aspects of Hawai'i life and culture infused with Cataluna's unique brand of humor and style.
Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press Announce October Prompt for Monthly Playwriting Contest
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2022
Kumu Kahua Theatre, in collaboration with Bamboo Ridge Press have announced the October prompt for their monthly playwriting contest, Go Try PlayWrite. Thanks to a generous donation from an anonymous donor, contest winners in 2022 will receive a $100.00 check as well as a subscription to Bamboo Ridge Press.
MEMORIAL DAY Comes to the UHM Kennedy Theatre in October
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2022
The University of Hawai'i at Mānoa's Department of Theatre & Dance and Kennedy Theatre are proud to present, Memorial Day written by Paul Donnelly and directed by M.F.A. candidate Ron Heller. In the context of the AIDS crisis, the play confronts the universal themes of love, loss, and the powerful human desire to help those we care about.
Kumu Kahua Theatre And Bamboo Ridge Press Announce The Winner Of The August 2022 Go Try PlayWrite Contest
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2022
The August Go Try PlayWrite winner is Hoku Gilbert for her play ʻelua. The August Prompt was: Write a 10-page or less scene of an initial meeting between 2 college freshmen in their dorm room from different parts of the USA. For example, a local girl leaves Hawaiʻi for college where she shares a room with a girl from Sudbury, Massachusetts.
Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press Announce the Winner of the August 2022 Go Try PlayWrite Contest
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2022
The August Go Try PlayWrite winner is Hoku Gilbert for her play Elua. The August Prompt was: Write a 10-page or less scene of an initial meeting between 2 college freshmen in their dorm room from different parts of the USA. For example, a local girl leaves Hawaiʻi for college where she shares a room with a girl from Sudbury, Massachusetts.
Don Barnhart to Kick Off Grand Opening of the Aloha Ha Comedy Club in Waikiki With Comedy Hypnosis Show
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2022
Direct from his own show in Las Vegas, comedian and comedy hypnotist Don Barnhart is kicking off the grand opening of the Aloha Ha Comedy Club in Waikiki September 17th with his standup and comedy hypnosis show.
Keakalehua Playreading Hui, Kumu Kahua Theatre Host Online Tribute For Late Theatre Professional Peter Charlot
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2022
Honoring the long and diverse theatrical career of Peter Charlot, Keakalehua Playreading Hui and Kumu Kahua Theatre will host an online tribute on Thursday, September 22.
Honolulu Theatre for Youth to Present LE MASQUERADE 2022: E HOʻI HOU Fundraiser on Monday
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2022
Honolulu Theatre for Youth (HTY) presents its annual gala Le Masquerade 2022: E Hoʻi Hou, a fundraiser to support the company. The event will be held in-person on September 18th at 4:00pm at The Pacific Club.  This year’s event includes an online auction which opens to the public on Monday, September 12th at 12noon. 
Honolulu Theatre for Youth Opens 68th Season with World Premiere of THE PA'AKAI WE BRING
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2022
Honolulu Theatre for Youth (HTY) opens its 68th season this month with the world premiere of The Paʻakai We Bring by Moses Goods and The HTY Ensemble. The 2022-2023 season titled E Hoʻi Hou- Return Anew. includes a lineup of five original shows and marks HTYʻs post-pandemic return to a full season of offerings. 
I <3 MY AAPI GRANDPARENTS By Sean-Joseph Choo Comes to Kumu Kahua
by BWW News Desk - September 07, 2022
Kumu Kahua Theatre presents as part of itʻs Dark Night Series: Local actor, composer, and writer Sean Choo in his one-man show, I <3 my AAPI Grandparents! a celebration of identity, the performing arts, and 'ohana.
Nominations Open For 2022 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards
by BWW Awards - September 06, 2022
Nominations are now open for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards! The 2022 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press Announce The September 2022 Prompt For Go Try PlayWrite
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2022
​​​​​​​Kumu Kahua Theatre, in collaboration with Bamboo Ridge Press have announced the September prompt for their monthly play writing contest, Go Try PlayWrite.
MACC Announces Return Of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, October 14
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2022
Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents a return of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, the band that brings their  signature celebration of jazz and swing music -America's original musical art form - to the MACC's Castle Theater on  Friday, October 14, at 7:30 pm.
CHINEE, JAPANEE, ALL MIX UP Comes to the Kennedy Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - August 31, 2022
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s Department of Theatre + Dance and Kennedy Theatre will present, Chinee, Japanee, All Mix Up a devised theatre production lead and directed by Reiko Ho.
The Aloha Ha Comedy Club to Present Don Barnhart's Hypnomania Comedy Hypnosis Show and Stand Up Tour
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2022
Beginning September 17th, The Aloha Ha Comedy Club will present Don Barnhart's Hypnomania Comedy Hypnosis Show along with his 'Unapologetically Funny' standup comedy tour.
Kumu Kahua Theatre Presents Triumphant Return Of THE WORK, September 11
by BWW News Desk - August 25, 2022
The ultimate theatre challenge is back and better than ever! Kumu Kahua Theatre presents “The Work,” live on stage at Kumu Kahua in downtown Honolulu after a two-year pause due the pandemic. Audiences are invited to a hilarious showdown between two emerging directors, showcasing their work back-to-back with a local script in a fun, creative, and competitive format.
​Kumu Kahua Theatre Announces Cast For The First Play of its New Season, ALOHA LAS VEGAS
by BWW News Desk - August 18, 2022
Kumu Kahua Theatre has announced the cast of Aloha Las Vegas, the first play of its upcoming 52nd Season. Reuniting many cast members from its previous productions at Kumu Kahua over the years, the play written by Edward Sakamoto will again grace the theatre's stage in downtown Honolulu, with live performances August 25-September 25, 2022.

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