BWW's Top Hawaii Theatre Stories of 2012
By: BWW Special Coverage Dec. 26, 2012
BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Hawaii in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!
January
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Kumu Kahua Theatre Presents SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE PAHALA THEATRE, 1/26-2/26 Kumu Kahua Theatre brings one of American fiction's most distinct voices to the stage in an adaptation of Lois-Ann Yamanaka's Saturday Night at the Pahala Theatre. The production is a world premiere a... (read more...) |
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Kumu Kahua Theatre Hosts DRAW THE LINE 2/17 To help fund the operation of Kumu Kahua Theatre's 41st season, Hawai'i artists are putting their support on paper, with the fundraising event Draw the Line.... (read more...) |
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THE MOUSETRAP Opens at the ProArts Playhouse in Kihei, 2/17 ProArts will present "The Mousetrap" by Agatha Christie, the longest running play ever, as the first show of their Spring season which will continue through May this year. The murder mystery, now in i... (read more...) |
February
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Hawai'i Pacific University Presents THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, 4/6-5/6 Actor Mitchell Milan returns to Hawaii to star in the Hawaii Pacific University production of Oscar Wilde's timeless comedy THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST.... (read more...) |
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Photo Flash: ProArts, Inc. Presents The Mousetrap ProArts, Inc. will present The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie February 17-March 4. ... (read more...) |
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Kumu Kahua Theatre Announces DRAW THE LINE Fundraising Event To help fund the operation of Kumu Kahua Theatre's 41st season, Hawai'i artists are putting their support on paper, with the fundraising event Draw the Line. It will be an evening of art, food, drink ... (read more...) |
March
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Kumu Kahua Theatre Announces WILCOX'S SHOT for 3/29-4/29 Kumu Kahua Theatre will present the world premiere of O'ahu playwright Sean T.C. O'Malley's latest work Wilcox's Shot, a study of one of Hawaiian history's most interesting figures, on Thursday, Frida... (read more...) |
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ProArts Presents CINDERELLA, 4/6-22 ProArts presents "Cinderella", one of their island-famous fractured fairy tales, as the second show of their Spring season which will continue through June this year. ... (read more...) |
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Honolulu Theatre for Youth Presents Premiere of May Day IS LEI DAY, 3/30 Honolulu Theatre for Youth presents the Hawaii premier of May Day IS LEI DAY, a musical play celebrating the global history of springtime celebration and the ways in which the local culture has placed... (read more...) |
April
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Kumu Kahua Theatre Presents KAMAU A'E, 5/31 Kumu Kahua Theatre will present a revival by Alani Apio of KAMAU A'E from May 31st through July 1st.... (read more...) |
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Kumu Kahua Theatre Thanked Donors with Private Performances of WILCOX'S SHOT Last Weekend Kumu Kahua Theatre welcomed donors to private performances of the Sean T.C. O'Malley world premiere of WILCOX'S SHOT on Friday and Saturday nights. The guests were formally welcomed, recognized and th... (read more...) |
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Hawaii Theare Center Presents MACBETH, 4/27 The Hawaii Theatre Center, as part of the Bank of Hawaii OHANA! Series, will present William Shakespeare's MACBETH on April 27th at 7 p.m. and 28th at 2 p.m.... (read more...) |
May
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Alani Apio's KAMAU A'E Opens at Kuma Kahua May 31 The Hawaiian sovereignty movement, with its complexities and controversies, takes the stage in Alani Apio's powerful drama Kamau A'e, opening May 31 until July 1 at Kuma Kahua.... (read more...) |
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Tammy Haili'opua Baker Leads Playwriting Class at Kumu Kahua Theatre, 6/3-7/8 Kumu Kahua Theatre will be offering a playwriting class for adults with playwright Tammy Haili'opua Baker, beginning Sunday, June 3. This class is suitable for beginners through moderately experience... (read more...) |
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Kumu Kahua Theatre Announces 42nd Season Kumu Kahua Theatre, dedicated to producing works by Hawai'i writers and about Hawai'i's culture, announced their 42nd season at a press conference on Sunday, May 6th at 5:00 PM at their home on the co... (read more...) |
June
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BWW Reviews: Soaring with Mark Yamanaka, SUNSET SERANADE at Hawaii Kai Center Think: if Elvis where a Japanese, Filipino, Buddha with a Hawaiian soul... and you begin to get an appreciation for Mark Yamanaka.... (read more...) |
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DHT Presents SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, 7/20-8/12 Diamond Head Theatre will present what's being described as 'a musical masterpiece - Singin' in the Rain - featuring an impressive array of New York guest artists.' Popular demand has already prompted... (read more...) |
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Kumu Kahua Theatre Announces New Voices Collaborative Writing Master Class, 8/15-23 On August 13th, 2012, Kumu Kahua Theatre in association with Interisland Terminal will embark on a cutting edge program that will benefit area playwrights, directors, actors, and historians, appreciat... (read more...) |
July
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Kumu Kahua Theatre Presents SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE PAHALA THEATRE, 7/19-8/5 Kumu Kahua Theatre brings back one of American fiction's most distinct voices in an adaptation of Lois-Ann Yamanaka's Saturday Night at the Pahala Theatre.... (read more...) |
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BWW Reviews: Captured in Time with Cymbeline As one steps around the dark, velvet curtain at the entryway to the theatre, one beholds a festive and lively group of actors in the center of the room, chatting, tuning instruments and warming up the... (read more...) |
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The Hawaii Shakespeare Festival Lineup Announced The Hawaii Shakespeare Festival (HSF) returns to The ARTS at Marks Garage in the center of the vibrant downtown arts district with Cymbeline, opening July 20; Henry VIII, opening August 10; and Richar... (read more...) |
August
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BWW Reviews: Experiencing the Future at the 20th Annual Hawaii Conservation Conference Over the years, the HCC has relinquished its exclusivity to those who could afford it's pricey entrance fee. Today, it embraces a commitment to community by offering a jewel of an event as the center ... (read more...) |
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BWW Reviews: Wash Your Cares Away with Singin' In The Rain ... The other impression I got from "Singin'" was the incredible depth of talent required of all the actors. The legendary Gene Kelly was the original choreographer, setting a high bar for anyone to f... (read more...) |
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BWW Reviews: Experiencing the Future at the 20th Annual Hawaii Conservation Conference, Part 2 This is the second part of my review of the Hawaii Conservation Conference. Venturing back upstairs, I was just in time to hear Wyland give a brief speech from the stage, delivering the most quotab... (read more...) |
September
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Photo Flash: First Look at Isabelle Decauwert and More in DHT's FUNNY GIRL John Rampage, Artistic Director for Diamond Head Theatre (DHT), announces the opening of the 2012-2013 season with FUNNY GIRL. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production below.... (read more...) |
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Diamond Head Theatre to Present FUNNY GIRL, Beg. 9/21 John Rampage, Artistic Director for Diamond Head Theatre (DHT), is pleased to announce the opening of the 2012-2013 season with FUNNY GIRL.... (read more...) |
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Kumu Kahua Theatre Launches 2012 Playwriting Contest Each year Kumu Kahua Theatre co-sponsors a playwriting contest with the University of Hawai'i at M?noa Theatre and Dance Department in its effort to bring new and exciting drama to the stage.... (read more...) |
October
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Diamond Head Theatre Stages ANNIE, Dec 7-30 Diamond Head Theatre (DHT) presents the current Broadway hit, 'Annie'! Due to strong demand for tickets, DHT has already added two performances to its regular run: December 29th (3:00 p.m.) and 30th (... (read more...) |
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ProArts' DRIVING MISS DAISY Tickets On Sale Now ProArts, Inc. will present and encore presentation of "Driving Miss Daisy" by Alfred Uhry as the second production of our Fall season. The Pulitzer Prize winning classic will be presented for ten perf... (read more...) |
November
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CHRISTMAS TALK STORY Returns to Honolulu Theatre for Youth, 11/23-12/22 A beloved tradition is back for the holidays at Honolulu Theatre for Youth. Christmas Talk Story, a collection of original tales by local authors, returns with a few favorites, a few new works, and en... (read more...) |
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Photo Flash: First Look at Riley Newton, Chris Gritti and More in DHT's ANNIE Diamond Head Theatre (DHT) presents the current Broadway hit, 'Annie'! Due to strong demand for tickets, DHT has already added two performances to its regular run: December 29th (3:00 p.m.) and 30th (... (read more...) |
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Diamond Head Theatre's ANNIE Adds Three Performances, 12/27-29 Diamond Head Theatre announces another extension of 'Annie' adding three performances on Thursday, December 27 at 7:00 p.m; Friday, December 28 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 29 at 8:00 p.m.... (read more...) |
December
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Photo Flash: First Look at Riley Newton, Lisa Konove and More in DHT's ANNIE Diamond Head Theatre (DHT) presents the current Broadway hit, 'Annie'! Due to strong demand for tickets, DHT has already added two performances to its regular run: December 29th (3:00 p.m.) and 30th (... (read more...) |
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Diamond Head Theatre Stages ANNIE, Now thru Dec 30 Diamond Head Theatre (DHT) presents the current Broadway hit, 'Annie'! Due to strong demand for tickets, DHT has already added two performances to its regular run: December 29th (3:00 p.m.) and 30th (... (read more...) |
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SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Opens Tonight in Kihei ProArts finishes up their fall season with "Smokey Joe's Café", an exhilarating Broadway revue featuring the songs of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. This award winning musical will be presented for te... (read more...) |
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