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Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press Reveal Winner of February 2024 Go Try PlayWrite Contest


by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 22, 2024

The February Go Try PlayWrite winner has been revealed. Learn more about the winner and the contest....

Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press Reveal the March 2024 Prompt for Go Try PlayWrite


by Stephi Wild - March 05, 2024

Kumu Kahua Theatre, in collaboration with Bamboo Ridge Press have announced the March prompt for their monthly play writing contest, Go Try PlayWrite....

Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press Announce The Winner of the January 2024 Go Try PlayWrite Contest


by Blair Ingenthron - February 17, 2024

Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press have revealed the winner of the January 2024 Go Try PlayWrite Contest. Find out who won here!...

Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press Seeking Playwrights For GO TRY PLAYWRITE February 2024 Contest


by A.A. Cristi - February 05, 2024

Kumu Kahua Theatre, in collaboration with Bamboo Ridge Press are seeking playwright's entries for the February prompt for their monthly play writing contest, Go Try PlayWrite. Each month entrants must write a 5-page monologue and/or a 10-page scene based on monthly requirements. Each month a new pro...

Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press Announce Winner of December 2023 GO TRY PLAYWRITE Contest


by Blair Ingenthron - January 20, 2024

Kumu Kahua Theatre and Bamboo Ridge Press have announced the winner of the December 2023 Go Try PlayWrite Contest. Find out who won and learn more about the competition here!...

Kumu Kahua Theatre And Bamboo Ridge Press Announce The January 2024 Prompt For Go Try PlayWrite


by A.A. Cristi - January 02, 2024

​​​​​​​Kumu Kahua Theatre, in collaboration with Bamboo Ridge Press announce the January prompt for their monthly play writing contest, Go Try PlayWrite....

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Hawaii Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


by BWW Awards - December 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Hawaii Awards; ANYTHING GOES, BENT, Hawaii Children's Theatre & More Lead!


by BWW Awards - December 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards; ANYTHING GOES, BENT, Hawaii Children's Theatre & More Lead!


by BWW Awards - December 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards December 5th Standings; ANYTHING GOES Leads Best Musical!


by BWW Awards - December 05, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!...

Past Shows

Once On This Island
Once On This Island
3/22 - 3/24/2024


The story follows Ti Moune, a peasant girl, and her romance with a wealthy boy she rescues named Daniel. As the story unfolds, pompous Gods ...

Willy Wonka Jr.
Willy Wonka Jr.
9/13 - 9/17/2023


In Roald Dahl’s  Willy Wonka JR ., a world-famous reclusive candy man named Willy Wonka announces that he will offer the tour of the lifetime ...

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical


Normal is a myth when you’re a demigod. The Greek gods are real and they’re ruining Percy Jackson’s life. As a son of Poseidon, Percy ...

Tarzan
9/23


Tarzan swings its way onto the Arizona Broadway Theatre stage with technical and lighting wizardry galore! With music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winning composer Phil ...

Defending The Caveman
Defending The Caveman
5/28 - 5/31/2015


Defending the Caveman holds the record as the longest running solo play in Broadway history. Caveman is also now a worldwide rock-solid tour de force ...

Dominion
Dominion
5/8 - 5/10/2015


Hawaii’s premier dance ensemble celebrates their 25th anniversary with the World Premiere of DOMINION – a startling and moving original work by IONA Artistic Director ...

The House Without A Key


Hawaii Theatre’s Annual Gala event, hosted by Halekulani, challenges guests to sharpen their sleuthing skills to figure out whodunit at this Mystery Theatre Benefit so ...

Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet
4/24 - 4/25/2015


Easily the most beloved of Shakespeare’s tragedies, this story of “star-crossed lovers” resonates powerfully with middle and high school audiences. The Hawaii Theatre Young Actors ...

Maria Glanz’ See Me Naked
Maria Glanz’ See Me Naked
3/27 - 3/29/2015


You won’t want to miss Seattle theatre veteran Maria Glanz and her wildly popular one-woman show when it comes to the Hawaii Theatre stage for ...

Open Windows… An Evening With Robert Cazimero


Hawaii Theatre Center presents OPEN WINDOWS… AN EVENING WITH ROBERT CAZIMERO for a celebration of Hawaiian mele and hula, featuring many special guests, returning to ...

Spanish Brass (Spanish Brass Luur Metalls)


Spanish Brass is one of world’s foremost brass quintets. Since winning the First Prize in the 6th “Ville de Narbonne” (France) International Competition for Brass ...

Recalling Hawaii


RECALLING HAWAI’I is a heartfelt hula theatre chronicle awakening the past, revealing the present and the future of Hawai’i through imagery, music and dance. Visionary ...

The Mikado
The Mikado
11/6


Hilarious confusion follows the noble Nanki-Poo as he disguises himself as a “wand’ring minstrel” and flees the Japanese court to avoid the lovelorn Katisha. Things ...

Hapa Haole Hula Competition & Music Festival


“My kumu, Maiki Aiu Lake, performed with Pua Almeida at the age of 14 at Club Pago Pago in a cellophane skirt performing hapa haole ...

The Haumana
The Haumana
10/20


Jonny Kealoha (Tui Asau) is a washed-up and alcoholic Waikiki Polynesian entertainer. One day, he is summoned by the ailing Auntie Margaret (the very regal ...

Huliau 2013… Not Pau


H?lau Hula Ka No?eau will present Huliau 2013… Not Pau at the Hawaii Theatre. Kumu Hula, Michael Pili Pang, and Hawaii’s music legend, Marlene Sai, ...

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg


Geneviève , 17, lives with her widowed mother, who owns an umbrella shop in Cherbourg. She and Guy, a 20-year-old auto mechanic, are secretly in ...

AKOAKOA MAI 20th ANNIVERSARY HOIKE


Kumu Hula Richard Pedrina and H?lau Hula `O N?punaheleon?pua invites you to Celebrate with us our 20th Anniversary as we present `?koakoa Mai 2013 at ...

4th ANNUAL MISS VAMP HAWAII BEAUTY PAGEANT 2013


Miss Vamp Hawaii is a beauty pageant created in 2010 by DJ Nocturna and produced yearly by DJ Nocturna and Lana Saldania at the historic ...


Gabriel Iglesias has been described as unbelievably witty, electrifying and a talented performer who has the ability to consistently deliver a uniquely hilarious comedy experience ...

LiveNation presents ANJELAH JOHNSON


Born and raised in San Jose, California, Anjelah Johnson is of Mexican and Native American descent. Johnson was a professional cheerleader for the Oakland Raiders, ...

Aurand Harris' ANDROCLES & THE LION


In this delicious Renaissance romp, a traveling band of Commedia dell’Arte players transforms the Hawaii Theatre into a 16th century Italian street, to deliver this ...

Rasta Thomas' BAD BOYS OF DANCE


Bad Boys of Dance is a fresh, new dance company comprised of the most talented and versatile young dancers in the world today. BBD's mission ...

Aurand Harris' ANDROCLES & THE LION


In this delicious Renaissance romp, a traveling band of Commedia dell’Arte players transforms the Hawaii Theatre into a 16th century Italian street, to deliver this ...

THE CHINATOWN CHASE


Divine adventure beckons as this up-scale romp heats up the streets and alleys of Chinatown and the Honolulu Culture and Arts District. Teams of 10 ...

Ballet Hawaii presents MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY


The Martha Graham Dance Company has been a leader in the development of contemporary dance since its founding in 1926. Informed by the expansive vision ...

AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT


Formed by novelist Mikel Jollett during a tumultuous period in his life, the Airborne Toxic Event (named after a section in American author Don DeLillo's ...

ANDREW BIRD


Based in the Chicago area, singer, songwriter, and violinist ANDREW BIRD has attracted a following to his unique blend of swing, jazz, rock, and blues ...

EDDIE GRIFFIN LIVE!


Hot off his Comedy Central special, “You Can Tell ‘Em I Said It,” Eddie Griffin is live at the Hawaii Theater performing stand-up comedy honed ...

NEW SHANGHAI CIRCUS
NEW SHANGHAI CIRCUS
1/13 - 1/15/2012


Astonishing athletes defy gravity and execute breathtaking feats as they stretch the limits of human ability in this spellbinding show. Born out of a tradition ...

Videos


Medea / Antigone Now in Hawaii Medea / Antigone Now
Paliku Theatre (4/26 - 5/5)
The Maiden Benten and the Bandits of the White Waves in Hawaii The Maiden Benten and the Bandits of the White Waves
UHM Kennedy Theatre (4/19 - 4/28)
Junie B Jones the Musical JR in Hawaii Junie B Jones the Musical JR
Maui OnStage (5/4 - 5/12)
Kiss Me, Kate in Hawaii Kiss Me, Kate
Diamond Head Theatre (4/5 - 4/27)
Suessical in Hawaii Suessical
Maui OnStage (7/12 - 8/4)
Happily Eva Afta in Hawaii Happily Eva Afta
Manoa Valley Theatre (6/27 - 7/14)
Eva Hamok (Haunting Eva) in Hawaii Eva Hamok (Haunting Eva)
UHM Kennedy Theatre (4/20 - 4/27)
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