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Kumu Kahua Theatre Presents DEAD OF NIGHT By Edward Sakamoto
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2018
Kumu Kahua Theatre proudly presents Edward Sakamoto?s Dead of Night, directed by Taurie Kinoshita, running May 24-June 24, 2018.
DHT Presents A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2018
A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER, a musical comedy, was the hands-down critics' favorite of the 2014 Broadway season, with ten Tony nominations, winning four, including Best Musical.  
Aloha International Piano Festival Features Debut Of Ory Shihor
by BWW News Desk - May 07, 2018
The Aloha International Piano Festival and Competition (AIPF) today announced that the 2018 weeklong music festival will feature the debut of acclaimed pianist Ory Shihor and the return of local favorites, pianists Jon Nakamatsu and John Bayless. AIPF takes place at the Hawaii Convention Center and University of Hawaii at Manoa's Orvis Auditorium from June 16 to 24, 2018, and features a week of concerts, masterclasses, competitions and workshops. Several events are free and all are open to the public. Music students and teachers, as well as anyone who loves the piano, are warmly encouraged to attend. Learn more at alohapianofestival.com.
May Line-Up Announced At Blue Note Hawaii
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2018
It's a month of legends at Blue Note Hawaii with the Godfather of British Blues John Mayall, one of the most celebrated vocalists of our time, Dionne Warwick, and the band of reggae legend Bob Marley, The Wailers, all gracing the stage this May at Blue Note Hawaii.
US Air Force Band Of The Pacific 33rd Annual Joint Military Concert
by BWW News Desk - April 27, 2018
The United States Air Force Band of the Pacific is proud to present the 33rd Annual Joint Military Concert at the historic Hawaii Theatre on Saturday, May 19 at 4:00 PM. Admission is free and will feature a joint performance by members of the Army 25th Infantry Division Band, the Hawaii Army National Guard Band, the Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band, the Navy U.S. Pacific Fleet Band and the Air Force Band of the Pacific.
Hawaii Student Makes History At Poetry Out Loud National Finals
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2018
High school students from across the nation competed in the national finals of the 13th Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest in Washington D.C. Returning Hawaii State champion, Nicholas Amador (12th grade), of Punahou School placed 2nd in the national finals and was awarded $10,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts. Nicholas represented the state at the national finals in Washington, DC and took 3rd place in 2016 and 2nd place in 2017. He is the only student to ever place in the top three more than once at the national finals.  Nicholas performed: Snow Day by Billy Collins, Two Guitars by Victor Hernandez Cruz, and The New Colossus by Emma Lazarus.   
UHM Kennedy Theatre Announces 2018/19 Season
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2018
UHM Kennedy Theatre presents its 2018/19 season, Let's Play. >From the playfulness of Thing 1 and Thing 2 and The Cat in the Hat to the pranks pulled by Puck in the forests of India to the fun of dance-theatre, Kennedy Theatre's 2018/2019 season is sure to be a good time. So come and play with us!
Honolulu Theatre for Youth Offers A Sneak Peek of Its 64th Season
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2018
Honolulu Theatre for Youth will hold their annual "Sneak Peek" event Friday, May 18, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. 
7 (x 1) SAMURAI is Coming to Honolulu Theatre for Youth
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2018
An original one-man rendition of the Kurosawa epic "Seven Samurai" will be performed by David Gaines at Honolulu Theatre for Youth's Tenney Theatre, June 1, 2018 at 7:00pm.  Tickets are $10.
It's a Honolulu Who-dun-it With SHEAR MADNESS at MVT
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2018
Manoa Valley Theatre is proud to present a hilarious who-dun-it comedy that has been running continuously for the past 37 years in the United States live on stage from May 3 - 20. When the landlady who lives above a unisex hair salon is murdered, the audience gets involved in solving the crime by openly questioning the strange array of characters and attempting to solve the crime. All are suspect: the flamboyant hairdresser, the flirty yet ditzy assistant, the prim and proper uptight matron, and an older fellow who is a "used antique dealer." Much of the humor revolves around topical references to current events. It keeps every audience laughing as they try to outwit the suspects and catch the killer. New clues and up to the minute improvisation deliver a different show every night. Shear Madness is listed in the Guiness Book of World Records as the longest running play in the history of the USA and has enjoyed productions staged all over the world.
Blue Note Hawaii Presents Grammy Award Winning Musical Icon Sergio Mendes
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2018
Blue Note Hawaii, the state's premier venue for the world's most celebrated artists, announces two nights only with legendary producer, composer keyboardist and vocalist Sergio Mendes November 16 and 17, 2018.
Photo Flash: Kennedy Theatre Presents NORA
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2018
PDFUHM's Department of Theatre and Dance presents legendary filmmaker and director Ingmar Bergman's Nora during the centennial year of his birth. Bergman, born July 14, 1918, is globally known for his work in the film industry directing, writing, and producing over sixty films over the course of forty years including The Seventh Seal, Wild Strawberries, and Fanny and Alexander. In addition to his career in film, Bergman also worked in theatre directing 170 plays and writing and adapting plays for the stage like Nora.
Announcing Honolulu Theatre For Youth's 64th Season: OUR STORIES
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2018
Honolulu Theatre for Youth's 64th season "Our Stories" gives voice to the unique and diverse stories of Hawaii's people.  Stories help us understand the past and imagine the future.  The seven stories featured in HTY's 2018-2019 season will nourish audience's hearts and minds. Artistic Director Eric Johnson says, "From true tales of Hawaiian cowboys to a new take on the most read children's book in the world we are telling great stories next season.  Whether the popular stories of Mo Willems or the seldom heard stories of military children, each of these plays celebrates the multiplicity of experiences in Hawaii and how we connect to the world at large."?
Kumu Kahua Theatre Presents as Part of its Dark Night Series  Double Duo Musical Improv Comedy
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2018
Honolulu Improvisational Theatre Artists R. Kevin Garcia Doyle and Sean T.C. O'Malley (Oil in the Alley) and Tina Uyeno and Diana Wan (Musical Healing) are together at last for a night of music improv fun you'll never see again!
An Evening With Michael Mina Showcases Hawaii Creations
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2018
The MINA Group invites guests to finish Grand L?nai Restaurant Week by spending an evening with Restauranteur and James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Mina as he personally walks them through his three current Hawai?i creations: STRIPSTEAK Waikiki, The Street Food Hall by Michael Mina and MINA's Fish House. The experience begins with a reception hosted at 5:30 PM at STRIPSTEAK Waikiki located on the Grand L?nai of International Market Place. Reception small bites will feature items from Little Lafa, Nana Lu, International Smoke and more, while indulging in the infamous "If Can, Can" Signature Cocktail from Kai Poke, all from The Street Food Hall by Michael Mina. The four-course seated dinner beings promptly at 6:00 PM with a Michael Mina signature dish and continues to feature MINA's Fish House and STRIPSTEAK centric courses expertly paired with distinctive wine selections by the sommelier team. 
Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Ingmar Bergman's Birth with NORA
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2018
PDFUHM's Department of Theatre and Dance presents legendary filmmaker and director Ingmar Bergman's Nora during the centennial year of his birth.  Bergman, born July 14, 1918, is globally known for his work in the film industry directing, writing, and producing over sixty films over the course of forty years including The Seventh Seal, Wild Strawberries, and Fanny and Alexander.  In addition to his career in film, Bergman also worked in theatre directing 170 plays and writing and adapting plays for the stage like Nora.  To celebrate the centennial of his birth, film institutes around the world like Cinemateket, the Norwegian Film Institute in Oslo; the Detroit Film Theater; and the Flimhuset in Stockholm, Sweden are hosting retrospectives screening Bergman's works.  Here in Honolulu, audiences can celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth by attending Kennedy Theatre's production of Nora, a stage version of Henrik Ibsen's A Doll House by Ingmar Bergman adapted and translated by Frederick J. Marker and Lise-Lone Marker.  Nora runs April 13-22 with shows at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 22.  
Blue Note Hawaii Presents The Original Members Of Hapa, Performing Together For The First Time In Seventeen Years
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2018
Blue Note Hawaii, the state's premier venue for the world's most celebrated artists, announces two nights only with legendary Hawaiian duo HAPA April 29 and 30, 2018. This will be the first time in seventeen years that the original members Barry Flanagan and Keli'i Kaneali'i will perform together.
Registration Now Open For HTY Summer Programs And Introducing T.A.Co.
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2018
Registration is open for Honolulu Theatre for Youth's summer drama programs and this year it is bigger and better than ever!  In addition to the popular Summer Drama Adventure for kids ages 7-9 and The 'Tween Scene for youth ages 10-12, there is now T.A.Co., the summer Teen Acting Company for teens age 12 and up.  IMAGINE beautiful stories.  CREATE amazing plays.  PERFORM for family and friends.  Be the actor you want to be in a dramatic summer with HTY, a professional theatre experience
Kuleana Opening Weekend A Huge Success; Expanding To Regal Theaters On Oahu
by BWW News Desk - April 02, 2018
The award-winning film KULEANA announced today that its opening weekend saw near sell out audiences statewide and will be held over in Hawaii and Guam and will add screens at Regal Cinemas on Oahu including Windward, Kapolei Commons and Pearl Highlands. KULEANA has proven itself a mainstream competitor to other Hollywood films in theaters now. Produced entirely in Hawaii, KULEANA has received the Audience Choice Award in the Santa Cruz Film Festival, the Maui Film Festival, and the San Antonio Film Festival, as well as "Best of Fest" in the Guam International Film Festival. Mainland residents can sign up to host/attend a screening in their city at www.hawaiicinema.com via Gathr, a technology-based Theatrical On Demand service.
BWW Blog: Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra Celebrates Triumph over Subjugation at Bank of Hawaii Pop-Up Concert
by Anton Anderssen - March 29, 2018
The Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra offered another of its wildly successful pop up concert series at the Bank of Hawaii headquarters downtown on March 28. Joseph Stepec, Assistant Professor of Music at The University of Hawaii at Manoa, Director of Orchestras, conducted the free concert, which received thunderous applause throughout the event.
Kennedy Theatre Late Night Series Presents TONY THE FANTASTIC FIREMAN! Live: One Show Only
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2018
Late Night Theatre at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa ignites the stage in April with the world premiere of TONY THE FANTASTIC FIREMAN! LIVE: ONE SHOW ONLY. Written by UH Manoa undergraduate theatre major, Malia Wessel, this new dark comedy shows what happens when a well-known children's television show host sabotages his own career during a live broadcast, despite the efforts of those around him. Filled with silly songs and playful existentialist humor, this original work is sure to leave an impression.  
PARENTS MUST BE DEAD A Dark Night Performance Produced In Conjunction With Kumu Kahua Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2018
Parents Must Be Dead, a spoken memoir piece about the death of parents written and performed by Christine McHugh will be presented by Kumu Kahua Theatre as a part of their Dark Night Series on Monday, April 9th at 7:30 pm, Kumu Kahua Theatre, 46 Merchant St, Honolulu, HI 96813. Tickets are $15 and available through Brown Paper Tickets https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3373927
April Events Announced at Blue Note Hawaii
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2018
Blue Note Hawaii welcomes some of music's most renowned artists this month, kicking off with the 60th birthday celebration of Loretta Ables Sayre with special guest star Robert Cazimero. The Hawaii News Now Jazz Legends series continues with Freddy Cole, one of the most influential jazz singers in history and the younger brother of musical icon Nat "King" Cole. Local favorite and the 2017 GRAMMY Award winner from Hawaii Kalani Pe'a is up next, followed by genre-bending blues and bluegrass artists Dirty Cello. Blayne Asing & Alx Kawakami join forces for two nights and innovative African artist Vieux Farka Toure has his Blue Note Hawaii debut. Streetlight Cadence returns home to Hawaii for two nights, followed by artist in residence, Robert Cazimero. Next up is a round of local talent with shows by Keauhou, Josh Tatofi and Makana, which is a fundraiser for the Willie K Cancer Fund. Mike Lewis continues his series of tribute shows paying homage to Ray Charles, Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald, the music of Roberta Flack, as well as presenting a Big Band Extravaganza, featuring some of the area's most talented high school and collegiate level jazz bands. Josh Kaye and Friends will celebrate the music of Stax Records, which launched the careers of Issac Hayes, Wilson Picket, Otis Redding, Sam & Dave and many more. Gypsy 808 will present the music of Django Reinhardt and the month ends with a bang when HIROSHIMA returns to the Blue Note stage.
BWW Review: NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT at Diamond Head Theatre
by Ashley Timm - March 27, 2018
A hilarious screwball comedy, NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, is an homage to a host of Jazz Age musicals, which were filled with songs, dances, and outlandish gags---in this musical, it's all set to the superb score ('S'Wonderful', 'Fascinating Rhythm', 'But Not for Me') of George and Ira Gershwin!

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UHM Kennedy Theatre (4/17 - 4/26)
MFA/BFA Dance Concert in Hawaii MFA/BFA Dance Concert
UHM Kennedy Theatre - Earle Ernst Lab Theatre (1/28 - 2/1)
Nutcracker Sweets in Hawaii Nutcracker Sweets
Maui OnStage (12/13 - 12/21)
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)
Magic in Paradise with David Kuraya in Hawaii Magic in Paradise with David Kuraya
ProArts Theater (12/22 - 12/22)
Late Night Theatre Company Presents... in Hawaii Late Night Theatre Company Presents...
UHM Kennedy Theatre - Earle Ernst Lab Theatre (4/25 - 5/2)
Lele Wale in Hawaii Lele Wale
UHM Kennedy Theatre - Earle Ernst Lab Theatre (3/4 - 3/8)
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