Theater

Community members have wanted the so-called neighborhood eyesore to be returned to its former glory — when it used to show surf films and cartoons. Others want it to be taken over by another owner and have the venue transformed into a community hub for hālau to practice hula or artists to showcase their work.

The cast and crew of Mānoa Valley Theatre's "Clyde's" spoke to HPR's Kevin Allen ahead of its opening night on July 16.

Gov. Josh Green explains why members of Hawaiʻi’s National Guard are deployed in the nation’s capital; Sherry Menor, President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, reacts to the state scoring last on CNBC’s Top States for Business ranking.

Consolidated Theatres Kapolei and Oʻahu based stand-up group ComedyU team up to bring local comedians and local movie theaters together.

Playwright Diane Aoki spoke to HPR's Lillian Tsang about "Memory Beads," which will be playing onstage at Kumu Kahua Theatre through June 28.

UH computer scientist Kim Binsted talks about the HI-SEAS program; Hawaiʻi-based playwright Diane Aoki talks about “Memory Beads,” her upcoming play about family and memory.

By redesignating Queen Theater in the public infrastructure map, it clears the way for the City to acquire the property.

Bassist Benny Rietveld presents a new stage show at Mānoa Valley Theatre about Hawaiʻi jazz saxophonist Gabe Baltazar Jr. and The Cavalier club, an old Honolulu hotspot for jazz music.

HPR’s Ashley Mizuo reports on a target letter sent by the State Attorney General to Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke as part of their investigation; Santana bassist Benny Rietveld presents a new stage production about a Hawaiʻi jazz saxophonist from The Cavalier, an old Honolulu jazz hotspot.

Poet and novelist Lois-Ann Yamanaka shares her experience witnessing her novel, "Blu's Hanging," take to the stage in a new theatrical adapation.