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KUMU KAHUA THEATRE

46 Merchant Street
Honolulu, HI 96813



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: TWO NAILS, ONE LOVE at Kumu Kahua Theatre


by F.H. Kekoa - February 09, 2026

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....

Review: DIAL M FOR MURDER at Mānoa Valley Theatre


by F.H. Kekoa - January 28, 2026

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....

Review: CHICAGO at Blaisdell Center


by F.H. Kekoa - December 04, 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

Casual K Hole & electroViolet
Casual K Hole & electroViolet
Mar 31 – Apr 1, 2026

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...

It's Not His Nose That Grows
Sep 30

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...

The Conversion of Kaʻahumanu
The Conversion of Kaʻahumanu
Jan 20 – Feb 20, 2022

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...

The Kasha of Kaimukī
The Kasha of Kaimukī
Oct 28 – Nov 14, 2021

Based on the most famous & terrifying haunted house in Hawaii comes the thriller The Kasha of Kaimuk. Sam & Amanda are a lesbian couple...

Buffalo?ed
Buffalo?ed
Jan 26 – Feb 26, 2017

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...

Kamau A‘e
Kamau A‘e
May 31 – Jul 1, 2012

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...

Wilcox’s Shot
Wilcox’s Shot
Mar 29 – Apr 29, 2012

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...

Videos


35th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival Maui Style in Hawaii 35th Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival Maui Style
Maui Arts and Cultural Center (6/28-6/28)
Seussical in Hawaii Seussical
Aloha Theatre (7/17-8/02)
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)
Funny Girl in Hawaii Funny Girl
Diamond Head Theatre (5/22-6/14)
Amy Hanaialii in Hawaii Amy Hanaialii
ProArts Theater (5/31-5/31)
Neon Jungle: Spring Carnival On June 13, 2026 in Hawaii Neon Jungle: Spring Carnival On June 13, 2026
Coral Crater Adventure Park (6/13-6/13)
Magic in Paradise with David Kuraya in Hawaii Magic in Paradise with David Kuraya
ProArts Theater (5/15-5/15)
Yellow Face in Hawaii Yellow Face
Manoa Valley Theatre (5/14-5/31)
Jimmy Funai Guitar Celebration! in Hawaii Jimmy Funai Guitar Celebration!
909 Kapiolani Blvd (6/07-6/07)
The Book of Mormon in Hawaii The Book of Mormon
Neal S Blaisdell Concert Hall (11/25-12/06)