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Hawaii Theatre - COMING FEBRUARY -SPRIL 2020 - DECEMBER 2020 EVENTS


Hawaii Theatre Center
ALLMAN BETTS BAND
** THIS SHOW IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING RESCHEDULED - WE WILL ADVISE TICKET HOLDERS AS SOON AS A NEW DATE IS SET ** After a successful year touring as The Devon Allman Project with special guest Duane Betts, the sons of Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts are joining forces to form The Allman Betts Band.
April 18
8:00 PM
 
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Lauran Bromley, Elizabeth Rice Grossman & Jerry Mount presents
I AM EVIDENCE - EMMY AWARD WINNING FILM & PANEL DISCUSSION
** THIS SHOW IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING RESCHEDULED - WE WILL ADVISE TICKET HOLDERS AS SOON AS A NEW DATE IS SET ** I AM EVIDENCE exposes the alarming number of untested rape kits in the United States through a character–driven narrative, bringing much needed attention to the disturbing pattern of how the criminal justice system has historically treated sexual assault survivors.
April 25
7:00 PM
 
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Hawaii Theatre Center
KALANI PE'A - MAY DAY IS LEI DAY 2020
Call or TEXT the Hawaii Theatre Center Box Office with any questions at (808) 528-0506.
Grammy winner Kalani Pe’a will headline Hawaii Theatre’s May Day Is Lei Day concert.  Kalani Pe‘a made history early in 2017 when he became the first Hawaii-resident recording artist to win a Grammy Award since Hawaiian music was absorbed by the catch-all Regional Roots Music category. Several months later he became the first Hawaii-resident recording artist ever to win a Grammy and a Hoku Award for the same project. Two years later Pe‘a is back with an award-worthy second album that is every bit as good as the first. 

May 2
7:00 PM
 
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Hawaii Theatre Center presents
PIFF THE MAGIC DRAGON
Think Larry David in a dragon suit performing jaw-dropping magic tricks and you’re on the right track. With over 100 million online views, sold-out shows across the US and Canada and a residency at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas strip, Piff the Magic Dragon has proved he’s here to stay. Joined by Mr. Piffles, The World’s Only Magic Performing Chihuahua™, the dynamic duo has performed all over the world.
May 9
8:00 PM
 
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HAWAII Theatre Center
NA LEO MOTHER'S DAY CONCERT 2020
Call or TEXT the Hawaii Theatre Center Box Office with any questions at (808) 528-0506.
$75 ticket includes VIP seating, Na Leo Mother’s Day commemorative signed CD, photo opportunity with Na Leo, and a special gift! NA LEO PILIMEHANA, which means the voices blending together in warmth, are the most popular, award-winning and biggest selling female Hawaiian group in the World. Na Leo consists of three childhood friends, Nalani Jenkins, Lehua Kalima and Angela Morales. 

May 10
1:30 PM
 
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Studio PAV presents
VAV - GRAND AMERICA TOUR
** This event was rescheduled from April 5, 2020 - ticket holders will be issued tickets for the new date at no additional charge. The promoter is not offering refunds on prior purchased tickets. Mahalo for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you at the show! ** VAV will be setting off on an epic tour come February – April 2020 called VAV Grand America Tour! The members will be making stops across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Latin America! The 7 member group consists of St. Van, Baron, ACE, Ayno, Jacob, Lou and Ziu and debuted on November 2, 2015 under A Team Entertainment.
May 15
7:00 PM
 
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National Society of Arts and Letters
NSAL ROSELANI GALA - HONORING HENRY KAPONO
Henry Kapono is this year's Roselani Medallion Award winner for Excellence in the Arts! This year our Roselani Gala will be held at ‘Alohilani Beach Resort in Waikiki on Monday, May 18, 2020. Please mark your calendars and save the date. We are looking for silent auction items so please let us know if you have anything to donate or if you have time to volunteer to help. We would gratefully accept donations of  bottles of wine, gift certificates or unique gifts & activity items for our silent auction.
May 18
5:30 PM
 
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Hawaiian Airlines Presents
MISS HAWAII 2020
MISS HAWAII 2020 features our brightest and most beautiful! Sixteen state finalists will vie for the coveted Miss Hawaii title and the opportunity to compete at the 100th Anniversary of MISS AMERICA later this year. Contestants representing our island communities converge to compete and earn thousand's of dollars in scholarship grants and tuition waivers. Miss Hawaii is part of the Miss America Organization which serves as the largest scholarship donor to women 18-25 years old in the world. Beauty, Style, Sophistication.... all here at Miss Hawaii 2020 at the Historic Hawaii Theatre!  

May 30
6:00 PM
 
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Hawaii Theatre Center presents
THE SUNSHINE BOYS
People's Choice and Daytime Emmy award-winner Pat Sajak returns to the Historic Hawaii Theatre alongside Hawaii's most watched news anchor Joe Moore, in a new production of Neil Simon’s hilarious and moving comedy The Sunshine Boys.  Joining the dynamic duo on stage in his professional acting debut is Bryce Moore, son of actor Joe Moore!  Bryce co-starred in the made in Hawaii film, Under The Blood Red Sun.
June 18-28
12:00 AM
 
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Hawaii Theatre Education & PAPA
DISNEY'S MOANA JR. - The Musical
Disney’s Moana JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated film, bringing the adventures of Moana and her village of Motunui to life onstage. Moana JR. features all the beloved songs from the film, written by Tony®, GRAMMY, Emmy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa’i, and Mark Mancina, including “How Far I’ll Go,” “Shiny,” and “You’re Welcome.” This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. Moana and the legendary demigod Maui embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie as both learn to harness the power that lies within. With empowering messages of bravery and selflessness, Moana JR. is sure to bring out the hero within each of us.
July 17-26
7:00 PM
 
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Hawaii Theatre Presents
NAPOLEON DYNAMITE - A Conversation with Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez & Jon Gries
CURRENTLY IN HAWAII THEATRE CENTER MEMBER PRE-SALE - Call or TEXT the Hawaii Theatre Center Box Office with any questions at (808) 528-0506.
This unique evening includes a full screening of "Napoleon Dynamite" followed by a lively, freewheeling, moderated discussion with fan-favorite cast members; Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Efren Ramirez (Pedro) and Jon Gries (Uncle Rico).
August 7
7:00 PM
 
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Hawaii Theatre Presents
DREW LYNCH - Hawaii Tour 2020
CURRENTLY IN HAWAII THEATRE CENTER MEMBER PRE-SALE - Call or TEXT the Hawaii Theatre Center Box Office with any questions at (808) 528-0506.
Drew Lynch is an American stand-up comedian, actor, YouTube Star, and social media influencer. He gained fame after appearing in the 10th season of ‘America's Got Talent’. He aspired to become an actor as a child; however, life had other plans for him. At the age of 20, Lynch suffered an injury while playing softball. As a result, he developed a stutter. Undaunted, and with the support of his friends, he started to pursue a career as a stand-up comedian. He wanted to show the world that any situation can be transformed into something positive. When he made his first appearance on the stage of ‘America's Got Talent’, his story and act convinced Howie Mandel, one of the show’s judges, to press the Golden Buzzer. He eventually was eliminated in the finals, losing to the season winner, ventriloquist Paul Zerdin. Following his success on the show, Lynch’s YouTube channel gained traction. Also featuring his service dog Stella, the channel has gained over 1.6 million subscribers and more than 100 million views to date.

August 22
8:00 PM
 
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Halekulani Presents
2020-2021 HALEKULANI MASTERWORKS SEASON SUBSCRIPTION SERIES
CURRENTLY IN HAWAII SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SEASON SUBSCRIBER RENEWAL AND HAWAII THEATRE CENTER MEMBER PRE-SALE - Call or TEXT the Hawaii Theatre Center Box Office with any questions at (808) 528-0506.We invite you to experience the rich tapestry of our new season, brimming with sonic delights that will color your world with music! We are also very excited to announce that our 2020-2021 Halekulani Masterworks season will be split between our home at the Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall and the Hawaii Theatre Center where the Hawaii Symphony Orcestra is the Theatre's official "Artistic Partner and Resident Company".
September 1
7:00 PM
 
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Hawaii Theatre & PAPA
DISNEY'S TARZAN
Based on Disney's epic animated musical adventure and Edgar Rice Burrough's Tarzan of the Apes, Tarzan features heart-pumping music by rock legend, Phil Collins, and a book by Tony Award-winning playwright, David Henry Hwang. High-flying excitement and hits, like the Academy Award winning "You'll Be in My Heart," as well as "Son of Man" and "Two Worlds," make Tarzan an unforgettable theatrical experience.
September 23-27
10:00 AM
 
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Hawaii Theatre Center presents
JOAN OSBORNE & CRACKER
Call or TEXT the Hawaii Theatre Center Box Office with any questions at (808) 528-0506.
Two of the most influential artists of the 90's - JOAN OSBORNE & the band CRACKER - will perform at the Historic Hawaii Theatre. You'll hear songs you remember like "If God Was One of Us", and "Low" among newer hits like "Tangled Up In Blue".

October 3
8:00 PM
 
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Hawaii Theatre Presents
DAVID ARCHULETA - Hawaii Tour 2020
CURRENTLY IN HAWAII THEATRE CENTER MEMBER PRE-SALE - Call or TEXT the Hawaii Theatre Center Box Office with any questions at (808) 528-0506.
David Archuleta, Florida's sensational pop artist is bringing his signature sounds to the Historic Hawaii Theater! David James Archuleta was born in Miami in 1990 and is a singer, songwriter, multi instrumentalist (piano, keyboards, and guitar), and actor. He was introduced to music at an early age by his parents (his mother was a salsa singer/dancer and his father, a jazz musician) and he made his performance debut at a Utah Talent Competition when he was just 10 years old. His breakthrough came in 2008 when he took second place on the 7th season of American Idol and he released his debut single shortly thereafter. While his musical style can be broadly classified as pop, it's best described as a blend of pop rock (a genre that originated in the 1950s, influenced by the beat, arrangements, and style of rock and roll but with a greater emphasis on professional songwriting and recording craft), soul, and contemporary R&B (a genre that combines elements of rhythm and blues, soul, funk, pop, hip hop, and dance). He cites Natalie Cole, Stevie Wonder, Kirk Franklin, Bryan Adams, Elliott Yamin, John Mayer, and Sara Bareilles as some of his influences. He’s had a stellar career with 6 studio albums, live albums, 1 compilation album, 6 extended plays, 19 singles, 15 music videos, and 1 video album. Don’t miss your chance to see this artist add a unique touch to pop music!

October 10
8:00 PM
 
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Hawaii Public Radio & Hawaii Theatre Presents
THE MOTH - MainStage
CURRENTLY IN HPR & HAWAII THEATRE CENTER MEMBER PRE-SALE - Call or TEXT the Hawaii Theatre Center Box Office with any questions at (808) 528-0506.
An evening of storytelling from the producers of the popular Moth Podcast and Radio Hour. The Moth is true stories, told live and without notes. Since its founding, The Moth has presented more than fifteen thousand stories, told live and without notes, to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. The group celebrates the ability of stories to honor both the diversity and commonality of human experience, and to satisfy a vital human need for connection. It seeks to present recognized storytellers among established and emerging writers, performers and artists and to encourage storytelling among communities whose stories often go unheard.
October 17
7:00 PM
 
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Hawaii Theatre Center presents
TUSK: The Ultimate FLEETWOOD MAC Experience
Call or TEXT the Hawaii Theatre Center Box Office with any questions at (808) 528-0506.
Tusk covers all the great hits of Fleetwood Mac, which has featured the talents of Mick Fleetwood, Christine and John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks and others over the years. The five seasoned, well-respected musicians comprising Tusk have been making music together in various combinations and styles, in original outfits and in cover bands, for over twenty-five years. It seemed only fitting that they should come together to form the Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute, and pay homage to a group that dominated the charts during the band members’ formative years. Authentic-sounding and always respectful, Tusk leaves no stone unturned in replicating the sounds of one of the world’s best-loved, top-selling bands.

December 18
8:00 PM
 
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Hawaii Theatre Center presents
BECOME A MEMBER OF HAWAII THEATRE
Hawaii Theatre Center members are a dedicated group of supporters who believe in the power of the performing arts to educate, entertain, inspire, and transform. Your generous support allows us to maintain this historic multi-purpose venue, present first-class performing arts, and enrich the lives of Hawaii’s residents and visitors. Become a Member of Hawaii Theatre and enjoy a variety of benefits from discounts on Hawaii Theatre Presents shows, presale ticket purchase opportunities, and much more.
December 31
8:00 AM
 
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Carolyn A. Berry Wilson & Hawaii Theatre Center presents
JOHN BAYLESS - ONE HAND, ONE HEART: MY LIFE & MY MUSIC
OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION, MR. BAYLESS WILL BE RESCHEDULING HIS HAWAII THEATRE PERFORMANCE FOR LATER IN 2020. ONCE WE HAVE A DATE SET, WE WILL RE-OPEN TICKET SALES. From the pianist-composer who brought you the gold selling "Bach Meets the Beatles" and "The Puccini Album" comes a new play with music: John Bayless: One Hand, One Heart:My Life & My Music. In this play, Bayless shares his journey from a Texas youth to world renowned concert performer with music by Bernstein, Gershwin, Puccini, LeGrand, Mancini, Rachmaninoff, Rodgers and Bayless. The show comes to Honolulu, Hawaii for one performance only, on Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 2 PM at The Historic Hawaii Theatre. 
December 31
2:00 PM
 
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Welcome to the Hawaii Theatre!
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Proclaimed as the "Pride of the Pacific," the beautiful Hawaii Theatre, built by the Consolidated Amusement Company, opened its doors September 6, 1922 in downtown Honolulu. The Hawaii Theatre operated as a showplace for vaudeville, plays, musicals and silent films until it fell into disrepair and the land lease was abandoned by Consolidated in 1984.

In 1986, the Hawaii Theatre Center, a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation was formed to save the Hawaii Theatre from the wrecking ball and in May 1996, the Hawaii Theatre reopened its doors as a 1400-seat, multi-purpose, state-of-the art performance center.

The Hawaii Theatre was recognized as the 'Outstanding Historic Theatre in America' in 2005 by the League of Historic American Theatres and, in 2006, was awarded an Honor Award by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Listed on both the State and National Registers of Historic Places, the Hawaii Theatre is available for all of Hawaii to enjoy.

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