May 11, 2012

Review: ‘Estate’ long division at MVT

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The importance of estate planning and having a will are the themes in Manoa Valley Theatre’s production of “Dividing the Estate.”

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May 5, 2012

Review: Barrueco treats HSO fans

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Cuban-American guitarist Manuel Barrueco was the featured guest of the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra on Friday, May 4.

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May 5, 2012

PICS: ‘La Madonna: Reclaiming the Goddess’

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IONA Contemporary Dance Theatre opened a six-performance run of "La Madonna: Reclaiming the Goddess" at King Kalakaua Plaza on Friday, May 4.

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Apr 25, 2012

Review: ‘Ubu’ fresh fare at UH-Manoa

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What a month this is turning out to be for revisionist — dare we say odd? — productions of classic plays!

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Apr 10, 2012

8 Flavahz ready for ‘ABDC’ run

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Four dancers with Hawaii ties will compete together on "America's Best Dance Crew" this week.

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Apr 9, 2012

Review: ‘Earnest’ still important

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While Hawaii Pacific University's production isn't a traditional take on Oscar Wilde’s timeless work, it is an excellent introduction.

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Apr 4, 2012

Review: DHT’s ‘Titanic’ an intense, engaging drama

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Diamond Head Theatre's “centennial production” of "Titanic the Musical" captures human elements of the maritime tragedy in fresh and emotionally engaging form.

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Apr 2, 2012

Review: ‘Ali’i’ rule in comedy one-nighter

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Local-style comedy at its best was in full effect during the "Na Ali'i of Comedy" tour's final stop at the Blaisdell Concert Hall on Saturday, March 31.

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Mar 30, 2012

‘Titanic’ features historical characters

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Diamond Head Theatre presented "Titanic" for the first time in 2002. DHT's "centennial production" of the musical opens Friday.

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Mar 25, 2012

Review: Dancers star in ‘Last Chance Saloon’

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A lost plutonium mine and mechanical heart are key plot devices as Cherry Blossom Cabaret blends burlesque with a “steampunk” story in "VarieTease: Last Chance Saloon."

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Mar 24, 2012

PICS: ‘VarieTease’ at Marks Garage

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The ARTS at Marks Garage hosted the first of nine performances of Cherry Blossom Cabaret's "VarieTease: Last Chance Saloon" on Friday, March 23.

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Mar 19, 2012

On Stage: Blue Man Group, ‘Rain’

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Broadway in Hawaii says two shows will join "Wicked" in this year's subscription package.

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Mar 17, 2012

PICS: Kaleo Pilanca at the Design Center

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Local stand-up comedian Kaleo Pilanca hosted a sold-out night of entertainment at the Honolulu Design Center on Friday, March 16.

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Mar 16, 2012

Review: Abuse drives ‘pretty’ at UH-Manoa

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Can a single innocent albeit ill-advised comment overheard and reported by a third party destroy a four-year relationship?

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Mar 9, 2012

Review: ‘Spring’ provocative at MVT

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Mature-minded folks who can handle the content will find Manoa Valley Theatre's staging of this take on a controversial German play thought-provoking, modern theater.

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Feb 16, 2012

Review: ‘Seven Guitars’ at TAG

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August Wilson drama paints familiar portrait of African-American underclass.

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Feb 5, 2012

Review: ‘Butler’ solid entertainment at DHT

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At first glance the ending seems a bit of a cheat, but there is no denying the solid entertainment value in Diamond Head Theatre’s current production of “The Butler Did It.”

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Jan 29, 2012

PICS: Ben Vereen at LCC

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Scenes from Leeward Community College prior to and during a performance by Ben Vereen at the LCC Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 28.

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Jan 29, 2012

Review: Ben Vereen inspires at LCC

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Supporters of theater and the arts at Leeward Community College for "Steppin' Out with Ben Vereen" on Saturday, Jan. 28, were treated to a fabulous performance.

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Jan 29, 2012

Review: Kumu Kahua’s ‘Pahala’ is toxic

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Any sick soul who finds bullying and domestic violence funny rather than tragic will find “Pahala” a laugh-a-minute comedy.

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