UHM KENNEDY THEATRE

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

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) ...

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: ...

I AM MULAN

4/9 - 4/13/2025

Written and Directed by MFA candidate Elizabeth Ung The world knows the tale, the myth, the legend, the ballad of Mulan. But does Mulan know ...

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 The Photo

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 Le Photo

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!...

Past Shows

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 ...

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, ...

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

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

4/19 - 4/28/2024

(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)

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

2/24 - 3/5/2023

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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HAWAII SHOWS


		The Saviour Manoa Valley Theatre (1/27 - 1/28)
		Aloha Ha Comedy Club Aloha Ha Comedy Club (2/1 - 2/27)
		Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Non-Equity) Neal S. Blaisdell Center [Concert Hall] (4/21 - 4/27)
		Ben Miller Presents Volcano-A comedy experience ProArts Playhouse (1/16 - 1/16)
		Magic Mania Aloha Ha Comedy Club (2/1 - 2/28)
		RENT UHM Kennedy Theatre (2/28 - 3/9)
		Baskerville ProArts Playhouse (1/31 - 2/16)
		Come Play with Us! New Plays Festival UHM Kennedy Theatre - Earle Ernst Lab Theatre (3/1 - 3/8)
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