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UHM Kennedy Theatre - Earle Ernst Lab Theatre

1770 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96822

UHM Kennedy Theatre - Earle Ernst Lab Theatre is a theatre in Hawaii.

Upcoming Shows

The Storyteller

The Storyteller

Nov 18 – Nov 22, 2026

Written by Sheila Miles Directed by Ed Refuerzo From P to Ao, from sky to earth, from ocean to land, to man, to gods, and back again. When Haumea receives a hailona, (an omen) she strives to avert a tragedy that not even the most unyielding of mothers can avoid. When Makalii and...

el momento en que me desperté

el momento en que me desperté

Dec 3 – Dec 6, 2026

el momento en que me desperté A devised Butoh Dance drama piece facilitated and choreographed by Santiago Rivera Rodas (MFA Candidate). Late Night Theatre Company strives to create relevant and innovative performance art-making that dismantles oppression, fosters skills in a...

MFA/BFA Dance Concert

MFA/BFA Dance Concert

Feb 3 – Feb 7, 2027

MFA | BFA Dance Concert Program Director Sami L.A. Akuna The UHM Department of Theatre and Dance proudly presents an exhilarating dance concert packed with original choreography from our talented Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Creative Projects and Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Senior...

Hey, Black Child!

Hey, Black Child!

Apr 14 – Apr 18, 2027

Written and Directed by Cameryn Richardson Told through poetry, movement, and music, Hey, Black Child! is a play for young audiences about finding your voice, your people, and your place in the world. When Salem, a young Black child, moves to Oahu, everything feels unfamiliar...

Late Night Raqs

Late Night Raqs

Apr 23 – Apr 25, 2027

Facilitated by Samantha Giridhar (MA Candidate) Late Night Raqs is the first showcase of Middle Eastern belly dance to grace the stage of the Earle Ernst Lab Theatre. Known in the United States as "belly dance," this dynamic art form draws from diverse cultural traditions...

Articles

Review: DUKE at Blue Note Hawai'i

Review: DUKE at Blue Note Hawai'i

by F.H. Kekoa · August 25, 2026

Moses Goods and The Lili'u Project bring the inspiring story of Duke Kahanamoku to life in a thrilling performance.…

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

EPIC

EPIC

Sep 30 – Oct 4, 2026

EPIC Choreographed by Pei-Ling Kao in collaboration with Sunny Nai-Hsuan Yang (Les Petites Choses Production, Taiwan) and the cast members. Directed by Pei-Ling Kao Epic is a transcultural dance-theatre work directed and choreographed by Professor Pei-Ling Kao in collaboration...

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...

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Toxic Avenger (The Musical) in Hawaii Toxic Avenger (The Musical)
ProArts Theater (10/16-10/31)
'Ainakea in Hawaii 'Ainakea
Maui OnStage (10/02-10/18)
Fighting Like Mad in Hawaii Fighting Like Mad
Maui OnStage (10/17-10/17)
Broadway on Maui in Hawaii Broadway on Maui
Historic Iao Theatre (10/24-10/24)
MFA/BFA Dance Concert in Hawaii MFA/BFA Dance Concert
UHM Kennedy Theatre - Earle Ernst Lab Theatre (2/03-2/07)
Late Night Raqs in Hawaii Late Night Raqs
UHM Kennedy Theatre - Earle Ernst Lab Theatre (4/23-4/25)
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Barry Bostwick in Hawaii The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Barry Bostwick
Hawaii Theatre Center (11/07-11/07)
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UHM Kennedy Theatre - Earle Ernst Lab Theatre (12/03-12/06)
Nunsense in Hawaii Nunsense
Aloha Theatre (11/20-12/06)