Alvin Chan

ANIME MOMOTARO, MOVE!, and More Set For Honolulu Theatre For Youth's 72nd Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 16, 2026

Honolulu Theatre for Youth announced its 2026-2027 season, featuring eight productions including three world premieres, a Hawaiʻi premiere, and national touring productions for families and young audiences.

Adaptation of BLU’S HANGING Will Come to Kumu Kahua Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 26, 2026

Family loss and resilience will take center stage as Kumu Kahua Theatre will present the world premiere of Blu's Hanging, adapted for the stage by R. Zamora Linmark from the acclaimed novel by Lois-Ann Yamanaka.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Hawaii Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 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 - Dec 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 - Dec 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 - Dec 5, 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!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards; BENT Leads Best Play!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th 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!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards; SEUSSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Nov 20, 2023

The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 20th 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!

First Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards; Hawaii Children's Theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Nov 13, 2023

The first wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 13th 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!

Lee Cataluna's Play FOLKS YOU MEET IN LONGS Comes To Kumu Kahua Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2023

Kumu Kahua Theatre rings up the finale of its 52nd Season of audience favorites with the smash hit Folks You Meet in Longs, Lee Catalunaʻs raucous collection of monologues celebrating a wide, wild range of characters frequenting Hawaiiʻs favorite drugstore.

Kumu Kahua Theatre Presents FOLKS YOU MEET IN LONGS
by Stephi Wild - Apr 14, 2023

Kumu Kahua Theatre and production director Alvin Chan have announced the team for Folks You Meet in Longs.

Photos: First Look at 20,000 LEAGUES DEEP #HAWAIIASCENDING at Kennedy Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 26, 2023

The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa’s Department of Theatre + Dance and Kennedy Theatre are presenting, 20,000 Leagues Deep #hawaii_ascending a brand-new devised immersive Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) experience directed by alumnus and former HTY (Honolulu Theatre for Youth) Artistic Associate Alvin Chan, MFA. Check out photos here!

Interactive TYA Play Encourages Collaboration and Resiliency in the Face of Climate Change
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2023

The University of Hawai'i at Mānoa's Department of Theatre + Dance and Kennedy Theatre present, 20,000 Leagues Deep #hawaii_ascending a brand-new devised immersive Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) experience directed by alumnus and former HTY (Honolulu Theatre for Youth) Artistic Associate Alvin Chan, MFA.

The National Theatre in D.C. Commissions Three Works From Imagine U
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2021

Beginning Jan. 16, a diverse cast of Northwestern University students and alumni will present Imagine U episodes created for “Saturday Morning Live! at The National Theatre.” Exploring the theme of “Life Now,” the episodes feature stories, songs, movement and crafts created to help families cope with the challenges of life during the pandemic. 

Wirtz Center's 'Imagine U Storytime' Returns September 20
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 14, 2020

Global fairytales from Japan and South Africa and contemporary classics a?oeThe Rainbow Fisha?? and a?oeFrozen,a?? will mark the return of a?oeImagine U Storytime,a?? the online storytelling series presented by the Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts and the department of theater at Northwestern University.

Wirtz Center's MFA Lab Series to Feature EURIDYCE, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN and THE GLASS MENAGERIE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2020

A Greek myth retold, an unconventional narrative about cellmates in an Argentine prison and a Tennessee Williams classic seen through the lens of a Chinese American family will make up Wirtz Center's annual MFA Lab series in winter and spring of 2020.

HTY Announces Extension Of A KOREAN CINDERELLA
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2019

HTY is pleased to announce an added performance of Alvin Chan's A Korean Cinderella on September 21st due to popular demand. The production is a new telling of the Cinderella story that mixes modern K-pop with traditional Korean drumming, dance and costumes, and kicks off Honolulu Theatre for Youth's 2019-2020 season.

Hty Presents The Return Of A KOREAN CINDERELLA, A Traditional Tale With K-Pop Flair
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2019

A Korean Cinderella, a new telling of the Cinderella story, mixes modern K-pop with traditional Korean drumming, dance and costumes, and kicks off Honolulu Theatre for Youth's 2019-2020 season.

Honolulu Theatre For Youth Announces Its 2019-2020 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2019

Whisk away on a family adventure around the world without heavy luggage or cramped airplanes. Let's Go! is the theme for Honolulu Theatre for Youth's 65th season that will transport audiences around the globe and back in time to Korea, Japan, Tasmania, post-war New York, the kingdom of Hawaii, and more. Underlying the humor and excitement of each play are themes of resilience, love, friendship, and courage that will hit home.

BWW Review: THE BALLAD OF MU LAN at Imagination Stage
by Mary Lincer - Jul 1, 2019

Children will thoroughly enjoy the vivid physicality of Alvin Chan's hour long adaptation of The Ballad of Mu Lan, onstage at Bethesda's Imagination Stage through August 11. Chan's use of the stylized movement Jingju (Beijing Opera) suits both the 1500 year old Chinese tale and the requisites of children's theatre: the style is broad and active yet simple to read. Chan's script in up to date English completes a package which also includes gorgeous scenery and props by Joseph D. Dodd, sensational cinematic, animated videos by Chesley Cannon, and colorful costumes, also by Chan.