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PMF Awarded $2.4 Million Grant From The US Department Of Education
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2020
The Purple Maiʻa Foundation, a non-profit technology education organization, is proud to announce the launch of the Hiapo Program, a new workforce development initiative. The program aims to upskill, train, and credentialize Native Hawaiians and other under-represented groups in the tech industry with in-demand Salesforce Administrator training to become employable, culturally and community grounded knowledge workers. 
University of Hawaii Dance Students Announce Virtual Performance
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2020
University of Hawaii dance students will present Virtual Dance Performance I. Performances take place October 16, 17, and 18 at 6pm.
Maui Academy of Performing Arts Presents SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2020
Maui Academy of Performing Arts will present a virtual production of Songs for a New World. The production will live stream on November 6 and 7.
Nominations Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards: Best Of The Decade!
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2020
This year the BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! Eligibility is for productions which opened between 2011 and September 30th, 2020. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites!
MOONLIGHT MELE Concert Series Will Benefit the Historic Hawaii Theatre Center.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2020
HA.KA. Entertainment will present Moonlight Mele Concert Series to benefit the Historic Hawaii Theatre Center.
Hilarious and Gritty Snapshot of Local Life comes to the Digital Stage in FLOWERS OF HAWAI'I
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2020
The University of Hawai'i at Mānoa's Department of Theatre and Dance and Kennedy Theatre are proud to present Flowers of Hawai'i, by award-winning local playwright Lee Cataluna (Folks You Meet at Longs, You Somebody). Throughout the play you'll meet the quirky, troubled, and resilient members of a multi-generational local family as they battle over love, sex, money, and inheritance.
Nominations Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards: Best Of The Decade!
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2020
This year the BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! Eligibility is for productions which opened between 2011 and September 30th, 2020. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites!
Hawaii Theaters Adjust to Pandemic Life With Virtual or Outdoor Performances
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2020
Theaters in Hawaii have adjusted to life with the pandemic, some moving to online performances, with others attempting in person shows with social distancing guidelines in place.
Hawai'i Children's Theatre Announces Auditions For MessEdge Theatre Program
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2020
Using theater as the way to communicate important subjects, the MessEdge Theatre program is for ages 14-18 and is a troupe of students who will bring light to subjects that are difficult to talk about, but are important for todaya??s youth.
Honolulu Theatre For Youth Premieres Season 2 Of The HI Way
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2020
Honolulu Theatre for Youth announces the premiere of Season 2 of The HI Way, HTY's hit television show which brings the magic of HTY's educational stage performances and the resident ensemble's creative energy into a digital format for viewing at home on any device. 
Kumu Kahua Theatre's 50th Season Begins With Play By Moses Goods
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2020
Kumu Kahua Theatre presents Lovey Lee by Moses Goods, directed by Reiko Ho, running digitally only, September 24th a?" October 11th, 2020. 
Hawaii State Theatre Council Announces Plans To Renew
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2020
The Hawaii State Theatre Council, a 50-year old organization devoted to supporting theatres in Hawai'i, announces that it is embarking on a season of strategic planning.  During this time, the Council Members will focus on the organization's mission, values, vision, and state-wide practices, and will cease its usual activity of adjudicating island performances and giving awards at the end of the season.
Free Video Docu-series In The Works To Get Audiences Ready for EDDIE.
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2020
The UHM Department of Theatre + Dance and Kennedy Theatre have announced the creation of a free educational mini-video documentary series detailing the preparations for their January 2022 live stage production of Eddie `Wen Go: the Story of the Upside-down Canoe.
The University of Hawai'i October Dance Performance Pivots to the Digital Stage
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2020
Presented online this performance combines undergraduate and graduate dance students, choreographers, technicians, and designers together to create an innovative digital production. Virtual Dance Performance will be streamed online at 6:00pm HST on October 16, 17, and 18. Streaming tickets range from $5-15.
HTY Announces A PARTY ON THE HI WAY
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2020
Honolulu Theatre for Youth's annual gala, Le Masquerade, goes virtual this September.  The theme for the 2020 Le Masquerade is a?oeA Party on The HI Way,a?? in honor of HTY's new television series, a?oeThe HI Waya?? which unveils Season 2 this month.
Consortium Of Asian American Theaters And Artists Announces Performers for ConFest Virtual Series
by BWW News Desk - September 08, 2020
Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Artists (CAATA) has announced its roster of speakers and performers for the second episode of its ongoing monthly ConFest Virtual Series featuring the work of Asian American and BIPOC artists and theatres from across the country.
VIDEO: Hawaii Theatre Celebrates its 98th Birthday
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2020
In honor of the big day, the theatre's President and Chief Executive Officer Gregory Dunn chatted with Living808 about its history and how it has been adjusting to life during the health crisis.
Late Night Theatre Presents I'M LEAVING YOU MY FEET
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2020
The University of Hawai'i at Mānoa's student-run theatre company, Late Night Theatre, opens its 2020-2021 series with the new work, I'm Leaving You My Feet, written by Alex Dekker, a senior theatre major.
Aloha Theatre Announces Auditions For Two Upcoming Shows
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2020
Aloha Theatre announces video auditions for two plays in its Voices from the Ring of Fire series, Eddie Would Go and Queen of Makaha Rell Sunn. 
Hawai'i Opera Theatre To Postpone 20-21 Mainstage Season; Announces HOT Digital Initiative
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2020
Hawaiʻi Opera Theatre has made the decision to postpone the previously announced 2020-21 Season due to ongoing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. In conjunction with this announcement, the company is launching HOT Digital, an extension of the brand that will allow people to experience HOT at homes and take opera out in the community in new and unique ways throughout the year.   
Hawaii Children's Theatre Presents a Free Theater Production Intensive for Teens
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2020
Hawaii Children's Theatre presents a new workshop intensive series for teens 14-18 years old. Whether youa??re an aspiring director, interested to explore a specialized area or just want an overall understanding of the production process this is a great workshop series to start your journey
MVT LIVE Features RENT Stars Joshua Tavares and Zare Anguay
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2020
This week's episode of Manoa Valley Theatre's live streaming video series called MVT Live, features two local Hawaii actor/dancers who hit it big this past year, both landing roles in the 20th Anniversary national tour of RENT.
Hawaii Opera Theatre Will Launch HOT Digital Streaming Series
by BWW News Desk - August 04, 2020
The Hawaii Opera Theatre has been forced to undergo many changes and evolutions amidst the health crisis, cancelling its 2020 season, and shifting to online performances.
Consortium Of Asian American Theaters And Artists Announces Its Monthly ConFest Virtual Series
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2020
Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Artists (CAATA) announces its new, monthly ConFest Virtual Series featuring the work of Asian American artists and theatres from across the country. The virtual series will explore the theme of the upcoming 7th Annual Asian American Theater Festival & Conference (ConFest) 'Kuʻu ʻĀina, Kuʻu Piko, Kuʻu Kahua - Return to the Source' in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi in May 2021, which centers the voices of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander theater practitioners and will feature the thriving theater community of Hawaiʻi, where Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander faces on stage are the norm, not the exception.
R. Kevin Garcia Doyle, Kat Altman and Tony Pisculli to be Featured on MVT LIVE
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2020
This week's episode of Manoa Valley Theatre's live streaming video series called MVT Live, features three heavy hitters in the world of live entertainment in Hawaii - R. Kevin Garcia Doyle, Kat Altman and Tony Pisculli, discussing their backgrounds in theatre, some of their most memorable moments and more.

Videos


MFA/BFA Dance Concert in Hawaii MFA/BFA Dance Concert
UHM Kennedy Theatre - Earle Ernst Lab Theatre (1/28 - 2/1)
Magic in Paradise with David Kuraya in Hawaii Magic in Paradise with David Kuraya
ProArts Theater (12/22 - 12/22)
Nutcracker Sweets in Hawaii Nutcracker Sweets
Maui OnStage (12/13 - 12/21)
Lele Wale in Hawaii Lele Wale
UHM Kennedy Theatre - Earle Ernst Lab Theatre (3/4 - 3/8)
Panji and the Lost Princess in Hawaii Panji and the Lost Princess
UHM Kennedy Theatre (4/17 - 4/26)
Late Night Theatre Company Presents... in Hawaii Late Night Theatre Company Presents...
UHM Kennedy Theatre - Earle Ernst Lab Theatre (4/25 - 5/2)
Rocky Mountain High Experience® John Denver Christmas Starring Rick Schuler in Hawaii Rocky Mountain High Experience® John Denver Christmas Starring Rick Schuler
Hawaii Theatre (12/28 - 12/28)
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