Lei-Lei Bavoil News

Miami based artist Cristina Lei Rodriguez has been commissioned to create a site-specific installation for the Sweetbird Building in the Miami Design District.  The installation consists of five large scale prints on the 2nd floor windows of the wooden clad building.

The writing team of Kurt Koehler and Oscar Quintero have hilariously expanded their Chico's Angels' episode CHICO'S ANGELS 5-O WAIKIKI CHICAS from its usual cabaret form into a full-stage production. Koehler smoothly directs these three spot-on Latina drag performers inhabiting the three Chico's Angels - the 'all about me' Kay Sedia, the not-so-smart, double-entendre spouting Frieda Laye and the fake eye-lashing batting, lip-quivering Chita Parol. Their comic timing and smooth, effortless interplay's quite evident from their fifteen years of performing together.

Kumu Hula Patrick Makuakane and his award-winning dance troupe, Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu, return to the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre(3301 Lyon St., San Francisco) for four performances only with their entirely new show, I Mua: Hula in Unusual Places. Na Lei Hulu's newest production takes audiences on a journey from the Black Rock Desert and San Quentin Prison to New York City's Times Square and the San Francisco Opera House, sharing an authentic expression of culture that is inclusive and beguiling. The performance schedule is as follows: Saturday, October 20 & 27 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, October 21 & 28 at 3 p.m.

ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN?, a one-night-only staged presentation edited and directed by Nicolas Kent, was presented by The Public Theater in New York and London's National Theatre last night, May 11, at Town Hall. BroadwayWorld is excited to share a scene from the staging below!

ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN?, a one-night-only staged presentation edited and directed by Nicolas Kent, presented by The Public Theater in New York and London's National Theatre, took place last night, May 11, at Town Hall. BroadwayWorld has photos from the staging below!

New York's Public Theater and London's National Theatre announced final casting today for the special one-night-only public staged reading of ALL THE PRESIDENT'S MEN? Scenes from the Senate Confirmation Hearings of President Trump's Cabinet on Thursday, May 11 at 8:00 p.m. at Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street).

Kumu Hula Patrick Makuakne and his award-winning dance troupe, N Lei Hulu I Ka Wkiu, return to the Hawaii Theatre this weekend for two performances only (May 5 and 6) of The Natives Are Restless, a thrilling new reiteration of the troupe's iconic show that originally premiered in 1998.

Today, Kumu Hula Patrick Makuak?ne and his award-winning dance troupe, N? Lei Hulu I Ka W?kiu, announced the company's return to the Hawaii Theatre this Spring for two performances only (May 5 and 6) of The Natives Are Restless, a thrilling new reiteration of the troupe's iconic show that originally premiered in 1998. A full-length, multimedia production with several of the original groundbreaking numbers, The Natives Are Restless will also feature 15 new choreographed pieces, as well as live music provided by music duo K?paoa. The Natives Are Restless will play two performances only at the historic Hawaii Theatre (1130 Bethel Street). Doors open 6:00 p.m. and a discussion and book signing for the Natives are Restless coffee table book will be held at 6:30pm in the Weyand Room.  Author Constance Hale and Kumu Patrick Makuak?ne will be present. The performance schedule is as follows: Friday, May 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. Single tickets are $30, $35 and $40, reserved and are available through the Hawaii Theatre Box Office at 808-528-0506 or online at www.hawaiitheatre.com. A restoration fee of $3 will be charged for each ticket purchased and there are group discounts available for $2 off each ticket when buying 10 more tickets.

You won't want to miss 'Made in China' now at the 59E59 Theaters through February 19th. It is an entertaining, socially relevant adult puppet show that is full of humor and heart.

59E59 Theaters will host the US premiere of MADE IN CHINA, written by Gwendolyn Warnock and Kirjan Waage (with help from the MADE IN CHINA ensemble), with music and lyrics by Yan Li, puppets by Mr. Waage, and directed by Ms. Warnock and Mr. Waage.

59E59 Theaters will host the US premiere of MADE IN CHINA, written by Gwendolyn Warnock and Kirjan Waage (with help from the MADE IN CHINA ensemble), with music and lyrics by Yan Li, puppets by Mr. Waage, and directed by Ms. Warnock and Mr. Waage.

As a student, Lei Liang attended class mere blocks from the Tiananmen Square protests; ever since, he has viewed art as a way to counteract violence and find freedom. His compositions pay homage to his Chinese culture while drawing on Western counterpoints. This Portrait, featuring several of Liang's West Coast colleagues, explores opposing forces, bringing together light and dark, paradise and inferno.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (August 2, 2016) – Today, co-publishers Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu  and Spark Press announced the release of “The Natives Are Restless: A San Francisco Dance Master Takes Hula into the 21st Century,” an innovative, first-of-its-kind coffee-table book exploring the rich ethnic dance tradition of Hawaiian hula. Written by Hawaii-born, San Francisco-based journalist Constance Hale, the stunning book's narrative uses Makuak?ne – a visionary in the hula world – to tell the largely untold story of hula, examining how it has roared back as an authentic art form after two centuries of overt suppression, benign neglect, and tourist cliché. In addition to its rich narrative, the book features extraordinary photography, archival material, and illustrations. The Natives Are Restless will be released on Today, October 11, 2016 and will be available in bookstores, on Amazon, and through Na Lei Hulu i ka W?kiu. It is distributed nationally by Ingram and will receive a national media campaign.  

New York City's Adoro Lei, known for its fresh, sexy, and fun take on pizza, is announcing today a new savory and sweet pizza created in conjunction with neighbor and prominent Master Chocolatier, Jacques Torres.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (August 2, 2016) – Today, co-publishers Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu  and Spark Press announced the release of “The Natives Are Restless: A San Francisco Dance Master Takes Hula into the 21st Century,” an innovative, first-of-its-kind coffee-table book exploring the rich ethnic dance tradition of Hawaiian hula. Written by Hawaii-born, San Francisco-based journalist Constance Hale, the stunning book's narrative uses Makuak?ne – a visionary in the hula world – to tell the largely untold story of hula, examining how it has roared back as an authentic art form after two centuries of overt suppression, benign neglect, and tourist cliché. In addition to its rich narrative, the book features extraordinary photography, archival material, and illustrations. The Natives Are Restless will be released on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 and will be available in bookstores, on Amazon, and through Na Lei Hulu i ka W?kiu. It is distributed nationally by Ingram and will receive a national media campaign.  

In honor of its 30th anniversary, Kumu Hula Patrick Makuak?ne and his award-winning dance troupe, N? Lei Hulu I Ka W?kiu, return to the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre for four performances only (October 17-25) with Kanakolu - 30 Years of Hula, a thrilling retrospective that pays tribute to the company's vast body of work. Featuring several of Na Lei Hulu's greatest hits from the past 30 years, Kanakolu - 30 Years of Hula will also include several world premiere dance numbers. Tickets for Kanakolu - 30 Years of Hula rang in price from $35-40 and are available now through City Box Office at 415-392-4400 or online at cityboxoffice.com.

In honor of its 30th anniversary, Kumu Hula Patrick Makuak?ne and his award-winning dance troupe, N? Lei Hulu I Ka W?kiu, return to the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre for four performances only (October 17-25) with Kanakolu - 30 Years of Hula, a thrilling retrospective that pays tribute to the company's vast body of work. Featuring several of Na Lei Hulu's greatest hits from the past 30 years, Kanakolu - 30 Years of Hula will also include several world premiere dance numbers. Tickets for Kanakolu - 30 Years of Hula range in price from $35-40 and are available now through City Box Office at 415-392-4400 or online at cityboxoffice.com.

California Hotel and Casino hosts the 17th Annual Lei Day Polynesian Festival on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days.

California Hotel and Casino hosts the 17th Annual Lei Day Polynesian Festival on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days.

It is in man's nature to be tempted. But one can always withstand temptations and be firm in their beliefs by letting God into their lives. God's word can strengthen one's faith and this will keep them spiritually strong. Author Lei M. Lang showcases a publication that will enrich one's spiritual life in 'The Flesh versus The Spirit.'