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Honolulu Theatre For Youth to Present CHRISTMAS TALK STORY 2024 With Stories By Hawai'i Students
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 16, 2024

Honolulu Theatre for Youth (HTY) has announced the return of Christmas Talk Story. The HTY holiday favorite began in 1998 as a collaboration between author Gary Pak and playwright, Y York. 

Honolulu Theatre For Youth Announces World Premiere Of WINNIE-THE-POOH AND BUNRAKU TOO
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 13, 2024

Honolulu Theatre for Youth has announced the world premiere of Winnie-the-Pooh and Bunraku Too by The HTY Ensemble, adapted from the book by A. A. Milne, illustrated by E. H. Shepard .

THE GREAT RACE - THE STORY OF THE CHINESE ZODIAC Opens at Honolulu Theatre For Youth
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2024

Honolulu Theatre for Youth has announced the world premiere of a new play titled, The Great Race- The Story of the Chinese Zodiac, written by Reiko Ho.

Saint Sebastian Players Perform BAREFOOT IN THE PARK Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 1, 2024

The Saint Sebastian Players’ 42nd season will conclude with the classic romantic comedy Barefoot in the Park by Neil Simon. Performances take place April 19–May 12, 2024 in the lower level of St. Bonaventure.

Photos: First Look at THE CARP WHO WOULD NOT QUIT AND OTHER ANIMAL STORIES at Children's Theatre Company
by Blair Ingenthron - Jan 21, 2024

Check out photos of Children’s Theatre Company's production of The Carp Who Would Not Quit and Other Animal Stories by Reiko Ho and the Honolulu Theatre for Youth Ensemble here!

Cast and Creative Team Set For THE CARP WHO WOULD NOT QUIT AND OTHER ANIMAL STORIES at Children's Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Nov 28, 2023

Children’s Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for The Carp Who Would Not Quit and Other Animal Stories by Reiko Ho and the Honolulu Theatre for Youth Ensemble.

Honolulu Theatre For Youthʻs CHRISTMAS TALK STORY Returns To The Stage
by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2023

Honolulu Theatre for Youth has announcedthe return of Christmas Talk Story. The HTY holiday favorite began in 1998 as a collaboration between author Gary Pak and playwright, Y York. The original production was titled Holiday Wrappings and was performed during the 1999-2000 season.

Fuat Tuaç Unveils New Single 'Chez Moi' with Kim Richardson
by Michael Major - Oct 23, 2023

Fuat Tuaç, celebrated for his eclectic repertoire and captivating performances, has once again entranced the music world with his latest single, 'Chez Moi.' This masterpiece seamlessly integrates with his highly acclaimed album, Immigrant. Fuat Tuaç's music is a globetrotting exploration of jazz history.

The Saint Sebastian Players Perform NUNSENSE Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2023

The Saint Sebastian Players’ 42nd season opens with the hilarious musical spoof Nunsense by Dan Goggin. Learn more about the musical and find out how to get tickets here!

Honolulu Theatre for Youth Performs World Premiere of THE ROYAL SCHOOL
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2023

Honolulu Theatre for Youth has announced the world premiere of The Royal School by Moses Goods and Lee Cataluna. The production brings to life a time when Hawaiian leaders Kamehameha IV, Kamehameha V, Bernice Pauahi Bishop, Queen Lili`uokalani, Queen Emma, and King Kalakaua were together as children at Ke Kula Keiki Ali`i, the Royal School. 

Saint Sebastian Players Present IT'S ONLY A PLAY Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 22, 2023

The Saint Sebastian Players'(SSP) 41st season concludes with the comedy It's Only A Play by the late Tony Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally, the first Chicago production since the playwright's death. Performances take place April 28–May 21, 2023 in the lower level of St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey, Chicago (enter on Marshfield).

Honolulu Theatre for Youth Announces World Premiere of New Musical PETER POP PAN
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2023

Honolulu Theatre for Youth (HTY) has announced the world premiere of Peter Pop Pan by the HTY Ensemble from the J.M. Barrie novel Peter and Wendy, with music and lyrics by Matt Mazzella. The original musical will be created in a devised process which will include HTY’s entire Resident Ensemble.

Review: THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LOST EPISODES -THE OBLIGATORY HOLIDAY SHOW at Hell In A Handbag Productions
by Misha Davenport - Dec 8, 2022

What did our critic think of THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LOST EPISODES -THE OBLIGATORY HOLIDAY SHOW at Hell In A Handbag Productions?

The Saint Sebastian Players Presents Lauren Gunderson's THE BOOK OF WILL
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2022

The Saint Sebastian Players'(SSP) 41st season continues with Lauren Gunderson's comedy/drama The Book of Will. Performances take place February 17–March 12, 2023 in the lower level of St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey, Chicago (enter on Marshfield).

Photos: Hell in a Handbag Productions Presents THE GOLDEN GIRLS: THE LOST EPISODES â€" THE OBLIGATORY HOLIDAY SPECIAL
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 2022

Hell in a Handbag Productions will ring in the holiday season with the return of its favorite seniors in The Golden Girls: The Lost Episodes – The Obligatory Holiday Special, playing November 26 – December 30, 2022 at The Hoover-Leppen Theatre at The Center on Halsted, 3656 N. Halsted St. in Chicago.

Swinging '60s Farce BOEING-BOEING Opens Saint Sebastian Players' 41st Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 21, 2022

The Saint Sebastian Players' (SSP's) 41st season opens with the wacky French comedy Boeing-Boeing by Marc Camoletti, translated by Beverly Cross and Francis Evans. Performances take place October 28–November 20, 2022 in the lower level of St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey, Chicago (enter on Marshfield).

Honolulu Theatre for Youth Opens 68th Season with World Premiere of THE PA'AKAI WE BRING
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 11, 2022

Honolulu Theatre for Youth (HTY) opens its 68th season this month with the world premiere of The Paʻakai We Bring by Moses Goods and The HTY Ensemble. The 2022-2023 season titled E Hoʻi Hou- Return Anew. includes a lineup of five original shows and marks HTYʻs post-pandemic return to a full season of offerings. 

Saint Sebastian Players to Present World Premiere of THE SHADY LADY
by Marissa Tomeo - Apr 8, 2022

The Saint Sebastian Players (SSP) conclude the company’s 40th anniversary season with the world premiere of the corporate satire The Shady Lady by Kara Poe Atnip and SSP company member Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend. Performances take place May 5–22, 2022 in the lower level of St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey, Chicago (enter on Marshfield).

The Saint Sebastian Players Presents THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2022

The Saint Sebastian Players continues its 40th anniversary season with the musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with book by Rachel Sheinkin and music and lyrics by William Finn, conceived by Rebecca Feldman.

SSP's 40th Anniversary Season Continues With Tom Stoppard's Mystery-Farce THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 1, 2021

The Saint Sebastian Players continues its 40th anniversary season with The Real Inspector Hound by Tom Stoppard. Performances take place January 14–February 6, 2022 in the lower level of St. Bonaventure, 1625 W. Diversey, Chicago (enter on Marshfield).