46 Merchant Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
Kumu Kahua Theatre is a theatre in Honolulu, HI.
Written by Hailiʻōpua Baker, this play presents two traditional Hawaiian mo'olelo: Ka ʻEnuhe and Ka Puhi a me Ka Loli. Both stories explore the perilous allure of hidden appetites that masquerade as love or comfort while quietly consuming the life of the ʻohana. Kupua embody...
Written by Hannah Ii-Epstein, this is the final play in the trilogy All Buss Up in a HI State, set in the 1990s on the North Shore of Oʻahu. Four friends—Sherrie, Sistah, Lei, and Jason—meet in the forest to mourn a friend's death by spreading his ashes and taking hallucinogens...
Written by Hannah Ii-Epstein, this is the first play in the trilogy All Buss Up in a HI State. The play follows Honey Girl, a former meth user turned expert drug dealer, over 60 minutes at a Hale'iwa park bench where she encounters customers, friends, rival dealers, and her...
Written by Hannah Ii-Epstein, this is the second play in the trilogy All Buss Up in a HI State. Junior Boy, a young Hawaiian man from a lineage of marijuana growers on the North Shore of Oʻahu, is expecting a baby with his girlfriend Nani when unexpected and heartbreaking events...
Written by Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl, this mystery is set in 1936 and follows Katya Denikin, a spiritual medium entangled in the suspicious death of foreman Richard Morgan at an isolated South Kohala ranch station. Secrets of cruelty, blackmail, and revenge ripple through the...
Written by Marion Lyman-Mersereau and Sara Ward, this comedy follows Masa and Yosh—played by Kumu Kahua legends DannSeki and Allan Okubo—widowers enjoying retired life at the veterans hall. When Masa persuades his son Johnny and Yosh to join him on an Alaskan canoe trip, the...
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at DHT showcases strong performances, gorgeous design, and a lot of care throughout. The cast and musicians handle all the themes—both light and heavy—with skill, commitment, and heart.…
This show is not to be missed, and it bodes well for the remainder of Kumu Kahua’s 2026-2027 season to be starting off this strong.…
Moses Goods and The Lili'u Project bring the inspiring story of Duke Kahanamoku to life in a thrilling performance.…
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.…
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…
What did our critic think of YELLOW FACE at Mānoa Valley Theatre?…
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.…
Two Nails, One Love is a show about how our stories shape who we are, and how we far more in common with our family than we sometimes believe.…
Dial M will appeal will appeal to both new audiences as well as traditionalists who are fans of the 1954 film. Don’t open the door. Don’t answer the phone.…
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.…
Written by Sean T.C. O'Malley, this play is set in the tumultuous early days of the Territory of Hawai'i. Princess Theresa Owana Ka'ōhelelani La'anui Wilcox Belliveau fights for her freedom and identity after being accused of conspiracy to commit forgery of the last will and...
Casual K Hole is directed by Marguerite Saxton. This project references themes of capitalism and rising technological forces in contrast to the human spirit. It presents themes of maximalism and insanity, asking the audience to decipher what is "reality"? Directed by movement...
It's Not His Nose That Grows showcases the work of playwright Lee A. Tonouchi, known for his contributions to Hawaiian theatre and his unique voice in Hawai'i Creole English. This production is part of Kumu Kahua Theatre's initiative to highlight local playwrights and creative...
When Lucy Thurston and Sybil Bingham arrive on the shores of Oahu in 1820, a year after Queen Kaahumanu overthrew the traditional kapu system in ancient Hawaii, they immediately attempt their missionary task. Queen Kaahumanu, however, is more interested in their dresses than any...
Based on the most famous & terrifying haunted house in Hawaii comes the thriller The Kasha of Kaimuk. Sam & Amanda are a lesbian couple who recently moved into the Kaimuk house with a new roommate, Emily. With their friend Joseph, they find the Kasha, a ghost from Japanese...
Buffalo’ed Hawai‘i Premiere by Jeannie Barroga Directed by Reb Beau Allen Drama of Our Forgotten History Kumu Kahua Theatre begins 2017 with a story of Anglo colonization reaching into the Philippines, and the men and women who fought to stop it The Buffalo Soldiers were...
The Hawaiian Sovereignty movement, with its complexities and controversies, takes the stage in this powerful drama. Fresh out of prison, Michael Kawaipono Mahekona joins a group of activists on a mission to reclaim Hawaiian land. As the group splinters over whether to stand firm...
1901: Robert Kalanihiapo Wilcox, the revolutionary-turned-politician, arrives in Washington as Hawai‘i’s first delegate to Congress. A man of action in a powerless position, Wilcox confronts some of the most famous names of the era as he grapples with his own role in shaping...
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The Wizard of Oz Kennedy Theatre (10/23-10/31) |
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The Enchanted Bookshop Maui OnStage (11/14-11/22) |
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Nunsense Aloha Theatre (11/20-12/06) |
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The Book of Mormon Neal S. Blaisdell Center [Concert Hall] (11/25-12/06) |
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Hey, Black Child! UHM Kennedy Theatre - Earle Ernst Lab Theatre (4/14-4/18) |
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Little Shop of Horrors Kennedy Theatre (3/04-3/14) |
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Peter Pan Goes Wrong Manoa Valley Theatre (11/12-11/29) |
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Everyday Heroes of Hawai‘i Palikū Theatre (11/06-11/15) |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Barry Bostwick Hawaii Theatre Center (11/07-11/07) |
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Rocky Mountain High Experience® John Denver Christmas Hawaii Theatre Center (12/27-12/27) |
