May 16, 2013

‘Nights of Fire’ extingu...

‘Nights of Fire’ extinguished

“Benise’s Nights of Fire! Hawaii” has gone dark at the Waikiki Beachcomber after just two months of performances.

May 15, 2013

Review: Beatles ‘Experience...

Review: Beatles ‘Experience’ entertains

“Experience the Beatles with RAIN” becomes ever more convincing as the show progresses

May 13, 2013

Hula Preservation Society hosts conf...

Hula Preservation Society hosts conference

Learn about the history and culture of hula from some of its most illustrious names.

May 7, 2013

Cannon memorial scheduled

Cannon memorial scheduled

A “celebration of life” for award-winning actor and director Glenn Cannon will take place May 25.

May 4, 2013

Review: ‘Murder’ is seri...

Review: ‘Murder’ is serious comedy

MVT’s “Bloody Murder” is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma.

May 2, 2013

‘Legends’ offers complim...

‘Legends’ offers complimentary pau hana

Hawaii residents heading to Legends in Concert Waikiki are invited to a complim

Apr 28, 2013

Review: ‘Tosca’ a crowd-...

Review: ‘Tosca’ a crowd-pleaser

Hawaii Opera Theatre’s production begins slowly, but the pace picks up when soprano Jill Garner sweeps in.

Apr 26, 2013

‘Tosca’ back in HOT line...

‘Tosca’ back in HOT lineup

“Tosca” is one of the most popular operas in the repertoire, and it’s easy to see why.

Apr 24, 2013

Review: ‘Belle’s Stratagem’ at TAG...

Review: ‘Belle’s Stratagem’ at TAG

“The Belle’s Stratagem” is simply a delightful costume comedy of early feminism.

Apr 23, 2013

Kumu Kahua announces new season

Kumu Kahua announces new season

Kumu Kahua Theatre kicks off its 43rd season in August with a world premiere play by Nancy Moss.

Apr 22, 2013

Obituary: Glenn Cannon, 1932-2013

Obituary: Glenn Cannon, 1932-2013

The award-winning actor and director, educator and mentor to generations of local actors died April 20.

Apr 18, 2013

Review: ‘Live’ shows pro...

Review: ‘Live’ shows promise

Three world-class specialty acts and Hawaii’s own Vili “Vili the Warrior” Fehoko are the attractions in “Aloha Live.”

Apr 17, 2013

Hawaii Pops to play Convention Cente...

Hawaii Pops to play Convention Center

The new musical project, under the direction of bandleader Matt Catingub, will debut later this year.

Apr 13, 2013

Review: ‘Thread’ challen...

Review: ‘Thread’ challenges at UH

Written by Kishida Rio, “Thread Hell” is a tale of death, revenge and the exploitation/manipulation of women by men.

Apr 9, 2013

‘Aloha Live’ opens at Qu...

‘Aloha Live’ opens at Queen Kapiolani

“Aloha Live” — described as “one part luau, one part cirque, two parts fun” — opens Friday, April 12.

Apr 6, 2013

Review: ‘Hedda Gabler’ a...

Review: ‘Hedda Gabler’ at HPU

Hawaii Pacific University’s “Hedda Gabler” is one of the most dynamic stage surprises of the season.

Mar 30, 2013

Joe Moore joins Patty Duke on stage

Joe Moore joins Patty Duke on stage

The veteran Hawaii news anchor will star with the award-winning actress in in June at the Hawaii Theatre.

Mar 30, 2013

Review: ’9 to 5′ at DHT

Review: ’9 to 5′ at DHT

Mature themes may make the show inappropriate for children, but Diamond Head Theatre’s “9 to 5: The Musical” is a delightful office romp.

Mar 29, 2013

Review: ‘All That Remains̵...

Review: ‘All That Remains’

“All That Remains” is a respectful tribute to — and grim vision of — what some Japanese-Americans endured to support liberty and justice.

Mar 28, 2013

Review: ‘Nights of Fire’

Review: ‘Nights of Fire’

Waikiki rarely sees anything different in showroom entertainment. “Benise’s Nights of Fire! Hawaii” changes that.