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'Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!' is coming to Hawai‘i

Host of NPR's quiz show, "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me."
Peter Sagal Facebook, NPR
Host of NPR's quiz show, "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me."

The NPR quiz show "Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me!" is coming to the Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu, Oct. 9 and 10!

Host Peter Sagal leads a rotating panel of comedians, listener contestants and celebrity guests through a rollicking review of the week’s news.

Make it a double date!
Buy 4 tickets for the price of 3 with the Double Date Discount. Look for the offer at the ticket selection section in Ticketmaster.

Thursday, Oct. 9 - Buy Tickets
Special guest: Taimane
Panelists: Paula Poundstone, Peter Grosz, Joyelle Nicole Johnson

Friday, Oct. 10 - Buy Tickets
Special guest: Carissa Moore
Panelists: Tom Papa, Dulcé Sloan, Karen Chee

Both shows will be recorded for national broadcasts, with the Oct. 9 show airing that weekend.

Peter Sagal, host of "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!," spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about returning to Hawaiʻi, his favorite local snack, and the silliness of his show.

Support HPR — and unlock future perks
There are perks to donating to Hawai’i Public Radio and being a monthly HPR member — because HPR members were the first to access tickets through our exclusive presale.

With the elimination of federal funding for locally run, nonprofit public media stations, community support is vital, now more than ever. Your donation to HPR not only unlocks member perks for future events — you’ll also be helping protect HPR and play a role in our mission to inform, inspire and connect the people of Hawai‘i. Donate now

Mahalo for your support! We're excited to share the "Wait Wait" experience with our listeners!

Sponsored by Honolulu Financial Partners and Hawai‘i Pacific University.