The Queen's Will
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...
Kumu Kahua Theatre
46 Merchant StreetHonolulu, HI 96813
Upcoming Shows
Kupua
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...
Aloha Fry-Day
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...
Not One Batu
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...
Pakalōlō Sweet
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...
Murder Finds a Medium
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...
Grumpy Old Futz
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...
Review: Funny Girl at Diamond Head Theatre
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: YELLOW FACE at Mānoa Valley Theatre
What did our critic think of YELLOW FACE at Mānoa Valley Theatre?…
Review: SPRING AWAKENING 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.…
Review: TWO NAILS, ONE LOVE at Kumu Kahua Theatre
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
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: SEVEN GUITARS at TAG
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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...
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A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music and Dance Sensation Hawaii Theatre (10/04-10/04) |
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Top Gun: Maverick in Concert Blaisdell Concert Hall (7/02-7/02) |
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ONO-The Sunshine Boys Maui OnStage (7/13-7/13) |
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Shrek the Musical Manoa Valley Theatre (6/25-7/12) |
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Aloha Theatre (9/04-9/13) |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Barry Bostwick Hawaii Theatre (11/07-11/07) |
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 1 in Concert Blaisdell Concert Hall (7/31-7/31) |
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Footloose the Musical Maui OnStage (8/15-8/23) |
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'Ainakea Maui OnStage (10/02-10/18) |
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Seussical Aloha Theatre (7/17-8/02) |