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UHM Kennedy Theatre

1770 East-West Rd
Honolulu 96822

Upcoming Shows

The Hobbit

The Hobbit

Aug 21 – Sep 6, 2026

The story of The Hobbit follows Bilbo Baggins, a comfort-loving hobbit who is unexpectedly swept into an epic adventure alongside a company of dwarves and the wizard Gandalf. Along the way, he encounters trolls, goblins, dragons, and the mysterious Gollum, discovering courage...

The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

Oct 23 – Oct 31, 2026

Written by L. Frank Baum With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg Background Music by Herbert Stothart Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard Orchestration by Larry Wilcox Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company Directed by MFA candidate Jack...

Little Shop of Horrors

Little Shop of Horrors

Mar 4 – Mar 14, 2027

Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman Music by Alan Menken Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith Directed by Joshua “Baba” Tavares This production of Little Shop of Horrors reimagines the cult classic, setting it in early 1960s Honolulu. A vibrant, yet...

Review: JULIUS CAESAR at Mānoa Valley Theatre

Review: JULIUS CAESAR at Mānoa Valley Theatre

by F.H. Kekoa · August 3, 2026

Shakespeare’s timeless tale of power, corruption, and the court of public opinion has landed at Mānoa Valley Theatre, the second and final offering of the 25th Annual Hawai’i Shakespeare Festival.…

Review: Funny Girl at Diamond Head Theatre

Review: Funny Girl at Diamond Head Theatre

by F.H. Kekoa · June 9, 2026

The O’ahu theatre community has a new “Brake-out” star in the fabulous Becca Brake, playing the iconic turn of the century comedienne Fanny Brice. A recent transplant to Hawai’i, Brake left me speechless at her star turn in Funny Girl at Diamond Head Theatre, with her high-caliber combinatio…

Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Mānoa Valley Theatre

Review: SPRING AWAKENING at Mānoa Valley Theatre

by F.H. Kekoa · April 11, 2026

While Spring Awakening may not be for all tastes, this production at Mānoa Valley Theatre nonetheless delivers a wealth of excellent performances, satisfying design and directorial choices, and an enduring message of connection and freedom that feels relevant and necessary.…

Review: SEVEN GUITARS at TAG

Review: SEVEN GUITARS at TAG

by F.H. Kekoa · January 15, 2026

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.…

Review: CHICAGO at Blaisdell Center

Review: CHICAGO at Blaisdell Center

by F.H. Kekoa · December 4, 2025

The Windy City has swept onto Oʻahu in a whirl of sequins, feathers, and enough razzle dazzle to power Honolulu City Lights!…

Past Shows

12 total · showing 1–10

Panji and the Lost Princess

Panji and the Lost Princess

Apr 17 – Apr 26, 2026

Panji and the Lost Princess Balinese Wayang Listrik (giant shadow puppets in combination with live action and gamelan orchestra) Co-Directed by Kristin Pauka and I Madé Moja Adapted from a traditional Balinese folktale by Ketut Wirtawan and Madé Moja April 17-26, 2026 *Pre-Show...

Lele Wale

Lele Wale

Mar 4 – Mar 8, 2026

Lele Wale World Premiere Hana Keaka Written and Directed by MFA candidate Ikaika Mendez March 4-8, 2026 *Post Show Q&A following the Friday performance Lele Wale takes audiences on a poignant journey through the rebuilding of a community in the wake of the devastating Lahaina...

MFA/BFA Dance Concert

MFA/BFA Dance Concert

Jan 28 – Feb 1, 2026

MFA/BFA Dance Concert January 28 – February 1, 2026 *Post Show Q&A following the Friday performance Program Director Sami L.A. Akuna Original Choreography from our talented Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Creative Projects and Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Senior Project students. This...

Dancing in the Diaspora

Dancing in the Diaspora

Nov 14 – Nov 23, 2025

Dancing in the Diaspora Celebrating 50 years of the Center for Philippine Studies November 14-23, 2025 *Pre-Show Chats at 6:45pm before Saturday performances Created and Directed by Dr. J. Lorenzo Perillo Artistic Director: Emmanuel Mante Artistic Collaborators: Mary Chris...

友達「Friends」by Abe Kōbō

友達「Friends」by Abe Kōbō

Nov 15 – Nov 22, 2025

Friends Written by Abe Kb Directed by MFA candidate Robert Morris III November 15-22, 2025 A Late Night Theatre Company Production Friends , an absurdist comedy by Abe Kb, asks the question “what do you do when 9 eccentric strangers knock on your door, invite themselves in, and...

Dolls: A Toy Story

Dolls: A Toy Story

Oct 22 – Oct 26, 2025

Dolls: A Toy Story World Premiere Musical Written and Directed by MFA candidate Alison Bruce-Maldonado October 22-26, 2025 *Post Show Q&A following the Friday performance Set in a 1940’s American toy store, Dolls: A Toy Story is a moving tale of love, loss, and societal change...

The Yellow Boat

The Yellow Boat

Sep 24 – Sep 28, 2025

The Yellow Boat Written by David Saar Directed by MFA candidate Emmanuel Mante September 24-28, 2025 *Post Show Q&A following the Friday performance A heartwarming journey for audiences of all ages, The Yellow Boat by David Saar is a powerful piece of Theatre for Young Audiences...

Ho‘oilina

Ho‘oilina

Apr 15 – Apr 24, 2022

Mainstage SeasonApril 15, 16* & 22, 23*, 24, 2022FRI/SAT at 7:30pmSUN at 2:00pm *Pre-show event at 6:45pm, Details TBAPerformed live for in-person audiences (subject to public health advisory changes).Written and Directed by MFA Candidate kea KahikinaSet in a pre-pandemic Hawaii...

Hawai‘i Nō Ka ‘Oi: A Sakamoto Celebration

Hawai‘i Nō Ka ‘Oi: A Sakamoto Celebration

Feb 24 – Feb 27, 2022

Prime Time Series February 24-27, 2022 WED-SAT at 7:30pm SUN at 2:00pm Performed live for in-person audiences (subject to public health advisory changes). Program Director Tammy Hailipua Baker. Showcasing selected scenes spanning the breadth of Edward Sakamotos career and guided...

Eddie Wen' Go: The Story of the Upside-Down Canoe

Eddie Wen' Go: The Story of the Upside-Down Canoe

Jan 28 – Feb 6, 2022

Mainstage SeasonJanuary 28, 29 and February 4, 5, 6, 2022FRI 7:30pmSAT/SUN 2:00pmAnticipated limited live audience performances but will switch to streaming if public health concerns arise.A Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) tribute to Eddie AikauAdapted from the book Eddie Wen...

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UHM Kennedy Theatre - Earle Ernst Lab Theatre (4/23-4/25)
The Book of Mormon in Hawaii The Book of Mormon
Neal S. Blaisdell Center [Concert Hall] (11/25-12/06)
ONO: Maury King Presents Two x Twelve in Hawaii ONO: Maury King Presents Two x Twelve
Maui OnStage (9/14-9/14)
The Storyteller in Hawaii The Storyteller
UHM Kennedy Theatre - Earle Ernst Lab Theatre (11/18-11/22)
EPIC in Hawaii EPIC
UHM Kennedy Theatre - Earle Ernst Lab Theatre (9/30-10/04)
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time in Hawaii The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Aloha Theatre (9/04-9/13)
Little Shop of Horrors in Hawaii Little Shop of Horrors
UHM Kennedy Theatre (3/04-3/14)
Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill in Hawaii Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill
Manoa Valley Theatre (9/10-9/27)
Footloose the Musical in Hawaii Footloose the Musical
Maui OnStage (8/15-8/23)
el momento en que me desperté in Hawaii el momento en que me desperté
UHM Kennedy Theatre - Earle Ernst Lab Theatre (12/03-12/06)