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UHM KENNEDY THEATRE

1770 East-West Rd, Honolulu HI 96822
Honolulu, HI 96822

Metamorphosis (Dance Concert)
Metamorphosis (Dance Concert)
11/20 - 11/24/2024


Program Directors: Pei-Ling Kao & Kara Jhalak Miller Choreographers: Sai Bhatawadekar, Peter Rockford Espiritu, Pei-Ling Kao, Kara Jhalak Miller, Lorenzo Perillo, Kumu Vicky Holt Takamine, ...

Gothmass
Gothmass
12/7 - 12/8/2024


Concept & Direction by PhD candidate Mariah Massengill Gothmass  is an interactive, raunchy, warming experience inspired by a local event held in Waikiki a few ...

MFA/BFA Dance Concert
MFA/BFA Dance Concert
1/29 - 2/2/2025


Program Director: Sami L.A. Akuna The UHM Department of Theatre and Dance presents a dynamic dance concert consisting of original Master of Fine Arts (MFA) ...

Mapping Living Histories: Performance as Embodied Archive


Concept & Direction by PhD Performance Studies candidate David Crellin Through recorded interviews, documentation, personal artifacts, photographs, and memorabilia, cast members construct an embodied narrative ...

RENT
RENT
2/28 - 3/9/2025


RENT Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson Musical Arrangements: Steve Skinner Original Concept/Additional Lyrics: Billy Aronson Music Supervision and Additional Arrangements: Tim Weil Dramaturg: ...

CLOCKS
CLOCKS
4/9 - 4/13/2025


Written and Directed by MFA candidate Jay Pitt CLOCKS  is an exploration of young, sapphic love; of what conflict looks like when there is, first ...


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GOTHMASS IN WAIKIKI AND OTHER FEME FATALES Set for Late Night Theatre Company At Kennedy Theatre


by Blair Ingenthron - November 17, 2024

The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa's Department of Theatre & Dance and Kennedy Theatre will present Late Night Theatre Company's production of Gothmass in Waikiki and other Femme Fatales, conceptualized and directed by Asian Performance PhD student Mariah Massengill....

Late Night Theatre Company to Present CHERRY BLOSSOM ESKAPO & EVA HAMOK


by Blair Ingenthron - February 25, 2024

The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa's Department of Theatre & Dance and Kennedy Theatre will present Late Night Theatre Company's production of Cherry Blossom Eskapo (Cherry Blossom Escape) & Eva Hamok (Haunting Eva) written and directed by MFA Directing student, Emmanuel Mante. Learn more here!...

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!...

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards; BENT Leads Best Play!


by BWW Awards - November 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 - November 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 - November 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!...

HAKU WALE Comes to UHM's Late Night Theatre Company


by Stephi Wild - October 04, 2023

Late Night Theatre Company presents 'Haku Wale' at UHM's Kennedy Theatre. Directed by Joshua Tavares, this production is part of Kennedy Theatre's 60th season. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!...

Past Shows

4.48 Psychosis
4.48 Psychosis
10/23 - 10/27/2024


4.48 Psychosis   by Sarah Kane October 23, 24, 25 & 27, 2024** *Post Show Q&A following the Friday performance **No Saturday performance due to ...

Puana
Puana
9/27 - 10/6/2024


Haina ia mai ana ka puana …  Puana  explores the deep connections that Knaka Maoli have with their kpuna (ancestors) through song. Family artifacts reveal stories ...

The Maiden Benten and the Bandits of the White Waves


(Benten Musume Meo no Shiranami) Kabuki – Celebrating 100 years of Kabuki in English at UHM! Written by Kawatake Mokuami Translator, Adaptor, and Project Director: ...

Eva Hamok (Haunting Eva)
Eva Hamok (Haunting Eva)
4/20 - 4/27/2024


Late Night Series April 20-21, & 26-27, 2024 FRI/SAT at 11pm SUN at 7:30pm   A one-act play written and directed by MFA Directing Student, ...

BFA/MFA Dance Concert
BFA/MFA Dance Concert
3/6 - 3/10/2024


March 6-10, 2024 – WED-SAT 7:30pm & SUN 2:00pm Post Show Q&A following the Friday performance The UHM Department of Theatre and Dance presents a ...

Glitter in the Paʻakai
Glitter in the Paʻakai
2/7 - 2/11/2024


A World Premiere Hana Keaka Production Written and Directed by Joshua “Baba” Kamoani‘ala Tavares | MFA Final Creative Project February 7-11, 2024 – WED-SAT 7:30pm ...

The Water Station
The Water Station
11/15 - 11/19/2023


Written by Ōta Shōgo Directed by Marguerite Saxton | MFA Creative Final Project November 15-19, 2023 – WED-SAT 7:30pm & SUN 2:00pm Post Show Q&A ...

Are We There Yet, Baby?
Are We There Yet, Baby?
10/20 - 10/29/2023


Mainstage Dance-Theatre Production Directed by Pei-Ling Kao October 20-22, 27 & 29, 2023* – FRI/SAT 7:30pm & SUN 2:00pm *No Saturday 10/28 performance

HAKU WALE
HAKU WALE
10/21 - 10/29/2023


October 21, 22, 27, 29, 2023 *Start time: 10:00pm (SUN 7:30pm) Directed by Joshua "Baba" Tavares Haku wale: to make up, invent, create, improvise. HAKU ...

Kaisara
Kaisara
9/20 - 9/24/2023


A World Premiere Hana Keaka Production Written and Directed by Iasona Kaper | MFA Final Creative Project September 20-24, 2023* – WED/FRI 7:30pm & SUN ...

Spring Footholds
Spring Footholds
4/5 - 4/8/2023


Prime Time Series April 5-8, 2023 WED-SAT 7:30pm SAT 2:00pm (To be confirmed: 4/8 2:00pm American Sign Language Interpreted Performance) Directed by Peiling Kao This ...

20,000 Leagues Deep, #hawaii_ascending


Kennedy Theatre Environment February 24 & 26; March 3-5, 2023 FRI at 7:00pm, 7:30pm, 8:00pm, 8:30pm SAT/SUN at 2:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:00pm, 3:30pm To be confirmed: ...

Dance Dance Dance
Dance Dance Dance
1/25 - 1/29/2023


Prime Time Series January 25-29, 2023 WED-SAT 7:30pm SUN 2:00pm   Adapted with permission from the novel by Haruki Murakami Adapted & Directed by MFA ...

Memorial Day
Memorial Day
10/19 - 10/23/2022


Prime Time Series. October 19-23, 2022. WED-SAT 7:30pm and SUN 2:00pm. By Paul Donnelly. Directed by MFA Candidate Ron Heller. It's 1992. AIDS and anti-gay ...

Chinee, Japanee, All Mix Up
Chinee, Japanee, All Mix Up
9/21 - 9/25/2022


Prime Time SeriesSeptember 21-25, 2022WED-SAT 7:30pmSUN 2:00pmDirected by Reiko HoA devised theatre project exploring Asian Identity in Hawaii and AmericaWhat does it mean to be ...

Keep it Brief
Keep it Brief
4/16 - 4/24/2022


Late Night Series April 16-17 & 23-24, 2022 SAT at 11pm & SUN at 7:30pm Performed live for in-person audiences (subject to public health advisory ...

Co-Motion
Co-Motion
3/25 - 3/27/2022


Prime Time Series Earle Ernst Lab Theatre at Kennedy Theatre March 25-27, 2022 FRI/SAT/SUN at 2pm and 7:30pm Performed live for in-person audiences (subject to ...

Videos


Magic in Paradise with David Kuraya in Hawaii Magic in Paradise with David Kuraya
ProArts Playhouse (11/24 - 11/24)
Move Me Dance Co: Over the Rainbow in Hawaii Move Me Dance Co: Over the Rainbow
ProArts Playhouse (11/23 - 11/23)
Every Christmas Story Ever Told in Hawaii Every Christmas Story Ever Told
ProArts Playhouse (12/6 - 12/15)
Gothmass in Hawaii Gothmass
UHM Kennedy Theatre (12/7 - 12/8)
CLOCKS in Hawaii CLOCKS
UHM Kennedy Theatre (4/9 - 4/13)
Aloha Ha Comedy Club in Hawaii Aloha Ha Comedy Club
Aloha Ha Comedy Club (2/1 - 2/27)
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity) in Hawaii Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity)
Neal S. Blaisdell Center [Concert Hall] (4/21 - 4/27)
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