DOLLS: A TOY STORY Comes to the UHM Kennedy Theatre
The World Premiere Musical, Dolls: A Toy Story, is coming to the UHM Kennedy Theatre this month.
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Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
HAWAI’I ISLAND & More Leads Hawaii's Fall 2025 Top Theatre Picks
New theatre seasons are upon us! Check out these fresh new productions heating up this fall across this islands, including some Halloween classics to satisfy your spooky side.
World Premiere of LINE CIRCLE SPHERE Comes to Honolulu Theatre For Youth
Honolulu Theatre for Youth has announced the world premiere of Line Circle Sphere by Danica Rosengren in collaboration with Capitol Modern: The Hawaiʻi State Art Museum.
Lee A. Tonouchi Named August Winner of Go Try PlayWrite Contest
Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press have announced Lee A.
World Premiere DOLLS: A TOY STORY at Mānoa’s Department of Theatre & Dance
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s Department of Theatre & Dance and Kennedy Theatre will present the world premiere musical Dolls: A Toy Story written and directed by MFA candidate Alison Burce-Maldonado.
A Capella Group Nobuntu Comes to Castle Theater This November
The Maui Arts & Cultural Center will present the dynamic African a cappella group, Nobuntu, in a MACC Presents concert in the Castle Theater, on Tuesday, November 18 at 7:30 pm.
Diamond Head Theatre Opens 2025–26 Season With COME FROM AWAY
Diamond Head Theatre opens its 2025–26 season with the Tony Award-winning musical Come From Away, running September 12–28, 2025.
Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press Reveal July Winner
The June Go Try PlayWrite winner is James Parker for his piece The Mate Date.
Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press Reveal September 2025 Prompt
Kumu Kahua Theatre, in collaboration with Bamboo Ridge Press have announced the September prompt for their monthly play writing contest, Go Try PlayWrite.
THE YELLOW BOAT Comes to the Kennedy Theatre Next Month
The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s Department of Theatre & Dance and Kennedy Theatre will present The Yellow Boat by David Saar, a poignant and powerful Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) production.
TALES OF THE SUN AND MOON to Open Honolulu Theatre For Youth 71st Season
Honolulu Theatre for Youth will open its 71st Season with the world premiere of Tales of Sun and Moon by Reiko Ho.
Kumu Kahua Theatre Opens 55th Season with World Premiere of SMOTHER
Kumu Kahua Theatre opens its 55th season August 28–September 28 with the world premiere of Smother, a new comedy by Sara Ward about a mother’s hilarious meddling in her daughter’s love life.
18TH ANNUAL KŪ MAI KA HULA COMPETITION Returns to The Maui Arts & Cultural Center in September
The 18th Annual Kū Mai Ka Hula competition will take place September 12–13, 2025, at Maui Arts & Cultural Center, featuring top hālau from Hawai‘i, Japan, and the U.
Review: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Diamond Head Theatre
Closing out Diamond Head Theatre’s 2024-2025 season, The SpongeBob Musical builds on the momentum of a season of impressive productions like Master Class and Man of La Mancha to a fin-tastic finale filled with knockout production value, notable performances, and nautical nonsense (naturally).
Review: COME FROM AWAY at Iao Theatre
It is beautifully poetic that this show, based on the true stories of the 7,000 people from all over the world who were grounded in the small Newfoundland town of Gander on September 11, 2001, should have its community theatre debut in Wailuku, Maui, a stone’s throw from Lahaina.
Kemuel DeMoville Wins June 2025 Go Try PlayWrite Contest for New Short Play
Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press have announced Kemuel DeMoville as the winner of the June 2025 Go Try PlayWrite Contest for his short play You Can Feel It All the Way into the Core of Your Being.
Review: SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM at Mānoa Valley Theatre
Whether you’re a diehard Sondheim superfan or brand-new to the Sondheim universe, as the opening number itself states, there is certainly “something for everyone” at Side by Side by Sondheim.
Photos: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Diamond Head Theatre,
Diamond Head Theatre is bringing the hit Broadway show The SpongeBob Musical to life this summer.
Uh Mānoa's RENT To Play Kauaʻi Community College in August
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa's Department of Theatre & Dance will bring its acclaimed production of RENT to Kauaʻi Community College Performing Arts Center from August 8–10, 2025.
Review: COMEDY OF ERRORS at ARTS At Mark's
This is a show that needs to be seen to be believed—which you’ll have to do pretty quickly, as the only shows left are Wednesday-Sunday of this week, closing on July 20.
Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press Invite Submissions for July’s ‘Go Try PlayWrite’ Contest
Kumu Kahua Theatre, in collaboration with Bamboo Ridge Press, has announced the July 2025 prompt for their monthly Go Try PlayWrite contest.
COMEDY OF ERRORS & More Lead Hawaii's 2025 Summer Theater Picks
The islands are putting up some exciting and innovative theatre this summer, and we wanted to highlight three of the shows we're most looking forward to.
Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press Reveal the May Winner
The April Go Try PlayWrite winner is Derek Kenney for his piece The Playground Shoe.
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The Music of John Williams Blaisdell Concert Hall (7/11-7/11) |
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