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Hawai‘i Conservatory of Performing Arts presents William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing directed by Taurie Kinoshita, playing at Palikū Theatre April 25 – May 4, 2025.

Much Ado About Nothing is a raucous comedy filled with dancing, drama, mistaken identity, decisive deceptions, and hapless misunderstandings. Full of romantic liaisons and male rivalry, the verbal sparring of Benedick and the outspoken Beatrice is wildly fun and revolutionary for its time. Subsequently, having female characters who are intellectual equals became popular on stage.

Director Kinoshita says, “The genius of Much Ado About Nothing is proven by nearly 500 years of continuous performance, and as one of Shakespeare's most modern plays it’s accessible to all. Benedick and Beatrice are as immortal as Romeo and Juliet - but funnier, and spoiler alert: they don't die! Disco, drag, dueling lovers, and disguise-parties… what more could you want?”

This production is set in 1973. Young men are returning from the Vietnam War and negotiating civilian life while the political climate is changing radically: Roe v. Wade, Watergate, homosexuality rightfully no longer classified as a disease by the National Psychiatrics Board… it was an optimistic time. Despite events like Kent State and the Second Wounded Knee, young people had a sense of empowerment. Boogie back to a time when the world seemed to be turning around, when we made more love than war, and even in the most profound grief there was humor and hope.

Hawai‘i Conservatory of Performing Arts presents William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing directed by Taurie Kinoshita, playing at Palikū Theatre April 25 – May 4, 2025.

Much Ado About Nothing is a raucous comedy filled with dancing, drama, mistaken identity, decisive deceptions, and hapless misunderstandings. Full of romantic liaisons and male rivalry, the verbal sparring of Benedick and the outspoken Beatrice is wildly fun and revolutionary for its time. Subsequently, having female characters who are intellectual equals became popular on stage.

Director Kinoshita says, “The genius of Much Ado About Nothing is proven by nearly 500 years of continuous performance, and as one of Shakespeare's most modern plays it’s accessible to all. Benedick and Beatrice are as immortal as Romeo and Juliet - but funnier, and spoiler alert: they don't die! Disco, drag, dueling lovers, and disguise-parties… what more could you want?”

This production is set in 1973. Young men are returning from the Vietnam War and negotiating civilian life while the political climate is changing radically: Roe v. Wade, Watergate, homosexuality rightfully no longer classified as a disease by the National Psychiatrics Board… it was an optimistic time. Despite events like Kent State and the Second Wounded Knee, young people had a sense of empowerment. Boogie back to a time when the world seemed to be turning around, when we made more love than war, and even in the most profound grief there was humor and hope.

The Silverado kid or never fake it in a gun fight, a Melodramma written by Nelson Shreve, will be held three weekends in May. Tickets are available for $10 which includes a comic Melodramma, and OLLI featuring local entertainment, free, popcorn, and free parking.

Think Fast Improv presents The Keiki Improv Comedy Show! Join us on May 3, kids aged 12 and under are FREE while kids aged 13 and over are just $10! Bring the whole family and get ready for an interactive one hour show of pure sillies and giggles!

Call/email to reserve seats if paying at the door, 808-722-6941 or tagtickets@hawaii.rr.com

DOORS OPEN: 5:00pm
SHOWTIME: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
TICKETS: $10 for anyone 13 and older | Free for kids 12 and under
WHERE: The Actor’s Group (TAG) - The Brad Powell Theatre
650 Iwilei Road Suite Suite 101 Honolulu, HI 96817
PARKING: Free parking at Costco and TAG validates parking at the Regal Cinemas Parking Structure​

Hawai‘i Conservatory of Performing Arts presents William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing directed by Taurie Kinoshita, playing at Palikū Theatre April 25 – May 4, 2025.

Much Ado About Nothing is a raucous comedy filled with dancing, drama, mistaken identity, decisive deceptions, and hapless misunderstandings. Full of romantic liaisons and male rivalry, the verbal sparring of Benedick and the outspoken Beatrice is wildly fun and revolutionary for its time. Subsequently, having female characters who are intellectual equals became popular on stage.

Director Kinoshita says, “The genius of Much Ado About Nothing is proven by nearly 500 years of continuous performance, and as one of Shakespeare's most modern plays it’s accessible to all. Benedick and Beatrice are as immortal as Romeo and Juliet - but funnier, and spoiler alert: they don't die! Disco, drag, dueling lovers, and disguise-parties… what more could you want?”

This production is set in 1973. Young men are returning from the Vietnam War and negotiating civilian life while the political climate is changing radically: Roe v. Wade, Watergate, homosexuality rightfully no longer classified as a disease by the National Psychiatrics Board… it was an optimistic time. Despite events like Kent State and the Second Wounded Knee, young people had a sense of empowerment. Boogie back to a time when the world seemed to be turning around, when we made more love than war, and even in the most profound grief there was humor and hope.

The Silverado kid or never fake it in a gun fight, a Melodramma written by Nelson Shreve, will be held three weekends in May. Tickets are available for $10 which includes a comic Melodramma, and OLLI featuring local entertainment, free, popcorn, and free parking.

We’ve invited our pals to share the stage and play with us! Nothing like having improv comedy fun with our friends, Portable Friends!

About Portable Friends:

Portable Friends are an improv troupe based in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, and who began playing together in early 2024. They focus on building character and relationship through long form improv, with a bit (or quite a bit) of game thrown in for good measure!

DOORS OPEN: 7:00pm

SHOWTIME: 7:30pm

TICKETS: $20 online or at the door

WHERE: The Actor’s Group (TAG) - The Brad Powell Theatre | 650 Iwilei Road Suite Suite 101 Honolulu, HI 96817

PARKING: Free parking at Costco and TAG validates parking at the Regal Cinemas Parking Structure​.

Hawai‘i Conservatory of Performing Arts presents William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing directed by Taurie Kinoshita, playing at Palikū Theatre April 25 – May 4, 2025.

Much Ado About Nothing is a raucous comedy filled with dancing, drama, mistaken identity, decisive deceptions, and hapless misunderstandings. Full of romantic liaisons and male rivalry, the verbal sparring of Benedick and the outspoken Beatrice is wildly fun and revolutionary for its time. Subsequently, having female characters who are intellectual equals became popular on stage.

Director Kinoshita says, “The genius of Much Ado About Nothing is proven by nearly 500 years of continuous performance, and as one of Shakespeare's most modern plays it’s accessible to all. Benedick and Beatrice are as immortal as Romeo and Juliet - but funnier, and spoiler alert: they don't die! Disco, drag, dueling lovers, and disguise-parties… what more could you want?”

This production is set in 1973. Young men are returning from the Vietnam War and negotiating civilian life while the political climate is changing radically: Roe v. Wade, Watergate, homosexuality rightfully no longer classified as a disease by the National Psychiatrics Board… it was an optimistic time. Despite events like Kent State and the Second Wounded Knee, young people had a sense of empowerment. Boogie back to a time when the world seemed to be turning around, when we made more love than war, and even in the most profound grief there was humor and hope.

The Silverado kid or never fake it in a gun fight, a Melodramma written by Nelson Shreve, will be held three weekends in May. Tickets are available for $10 which includes a comic Melodramma, and OLLI featuring local entertainment, free, popcorn, and free parking.

The Silverado kid or never fake it in a gun fight, a Melodramma written by Nelson Shreve, will be held three weekends in May. Tickets are available for $10 which includes a comic Melodramma, and OLLI featuring local entertainment, free, popcorn, and free parking.