Set in the part of the 'real' Hawaii that tourists are unlikely to ever see, THE STAIRCASE—the World Premiere play from Noa Gardner directed by Gaye Taylor Upchurch—is an admirable new play that features a superb acting ensemble, relatable themes, beautifully authentic cultural representation, and an intriguing (if slightly predictable) premise. Using many long stretches of orations to un-peel its surface layers, the play is mostly commendable in artistic execution and cultural specificity, but could, perhaps, use some more editing in its hopefully ongoing evolution.
South Coast Repertory will bring the singularly unique voice of Hawaiian playwright Noa Gardner to theatregoers with the world premiere of The Staircase. Learn more here!
Kumu Kahua Theatre will present the entire KĀMAU TRILOGY in simultaneous productions from May 30 to June 30, 2024. This marks the first time the trilogy will be staged together.
The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
The theatre will continue to offer a digital representation of shows for those who have been watching across the state and world, or are otherwise unable to visit the theatre in person. They'll also continue to present closed captioned digital performances, and digital shows will still be offered on a pay-what-you-will basis.
A new musical will be read by veteran local actors in Hawaii for one presentation only on Saturday, November 28 at 2 PM HST. This is the first public reading of the new script written by the team behind the popular musical A Jive Bombers Christmas, presented at Kumu Kahua Theatre in 2011.
Kumu Kahua Theatre proudly presents the world premiere of Living Room by William (Wil) Kahele. This thoughtful comedy is also Kahele's world premiere as a playwright.
Kumu Kahua Theatre proudly presents the world premiere of Living Room by William (Wil) Kahele. This thoughtful comedy is also Kahele's world premiere as a playwright.
Open auditions will be held to cast the World premiere of Uncles Regularly Scheduled Garage Party is Cancelled Tonight by Lee Cataluna. The show will be co-directed by Harry Wong III and Wil Kahele and runs June 1 through July 2, 2017.
Open auditions will be held to cast the 45th season opening show Joker, by Yilong Liu. The show will be directed by Wil Kahele and runs August 27 - September 27, 2015.
Open auditions will be held to cast the 45th season opening show Joker, by Yilong Liu. The show will be directed by Wil Kahele and runs August 27 - September 27, 2015.
Due to the quick sell-out of scheduled performances of Lee Cataluna's Flowers of Hawai'i, Kuma Kahua Theatre is proud to announce that the production has been extended for another week of shows.
Flowers of Hawai'i by Lee Cataluna will open at Kumu Kahua Theatre tonight, Cataluna returns to the Kumu Kahua Theatre stage with yet another world premiere of her work. This heart-tugging drama weaves together familial tales as intricate, delicate and sharp as the lokelani.
