Discover a world of imagination, where music, movement, and art reveal the beauty and wonder of some of our planet’s most extraordinary animals.

Carnival of the Nearly Extinct Animals is a visually captivating, multidisciplinary performance celebrating some of the planet’s most rare and remarkable creatures. Through a seamless blend of live music, dance, and larger-than-life puppetry, audiences are invited on an unforgettable journey into the beauty of the natural world.

Presented by Ocean Music Action in partnership with Hawaiʻi Theatre Center, this World Premiere performance features newly commissioned choreography by Dance Heginbotham with dancers of Ballet Hawaiʻi, performed alongside an evocative live musical score. Large-scale animal puppetry by Obie Award–winning puppeteer Greg Corbino brings each creature to life with striking detail and expressive storytelling.

 Original poetry by local students is woven throughout the performance, offering a poignant reflection on connection, care, and our shared responsibility for the future of these animals. Bringing together internationally recognized artists and leading local creatives, Carnival of the Nearly Extinct Animals is a feast for the senses and a powerful call to action— an unforgettable theatrical experience for audiences of all ages.

Discover a world of imagination, where music, movement, and art reveal the beauty and wonder of some of our planet’s most extraordinary animals.

Carnival of the Nearly Extinct Animals is a visually captivating, multidisciplinary performance celebrating some of the planet’s most rare and remarkable creatures. Through a seamless blend of live music, dance, and larger-than-life puppetry, audiences are invited on an unforgettable journey into the beauty of the natural world.

Presented by Ocean Music Action in partnership with Hawaiʻi Theatre Center, this World Premiere performance features newly commissioned choreography by Dance Heginbotham with dancers of Ballet Hawaiʻi, performed alongside an evocative live musical score. Large-scale animal puppetry by Obie Award–winning puppeteer Greg Corbino brings each creature to life with striking detail and expressive storytelling.

 Original poetry by local students is woven throughout the performance, offering a poignant reflection on connection, care, and our shared responsibility for the future of these animals. Bringing together internationally recognized artists and leading local creatives, Carnival of the Nearly Extinct Animals is a feast for the senses and a powerful call to action— an unforgettable theatrical experience for audiences of all ages.

Get ready for a beachfront street festival like no other!

Kalākaua Avenue will be transformed with booths showcasing Hawai‘i cuisine, crafts and culture stretching as far as the eye can see. Taste the best of local flavors from around the island in one place, and peruse artisan-made crafts. Multiple stages with incredible entertainment will rock the evening featuring top local artists, award-winning hālau hula, and more.

Get ready to run amok, amok, amok! The witches are back and confused about what is happening in this new world of 2026! Hokus Pokus Live! is a hilarious, high-camp parody of everyone’s favorite Halloween cult classic, brought to life by drag royalty. With the power of Magica Mystica, Salem’s most infamous and glamorous trio is resurrected from the grave for one night only. Be wary; they are willing to attack and suck the life force out of everyone in their way to stay young, beautiful, and alive forever! This all live singing, fully scripted theatrical experience is unlike any other show you've ever seen! 

All ages.

The Miss Showgirl of the Pacific Pageant is a premier LGBTQIA+ cultural event, proudly presented by UTOPIA Hawai’i Inc..

Celebrating its first annual event in Hawai’i, the pageant provides a dynamic platform to honor Pacific Islander culture, heritage, and artistry, while championing diversity, inclusivity, and LGBTQIA+ pride.

Designed to go beyond the traditional beauty pageant format, the competition uplifts and empowers participants by showcasing not only physical presentation but also talent, creativity, leadership, and advocacy. Contestants are encouraged to express their personal and cultural identities through traditional and contemporary attire, choreographed performances, and storytelling, highlighting the richness and diversity of Pacific Islander communities.

A colorful procession of Hawaiian culture through Waikīkī

Intricate floats decorated with a rainbow of fresh flowers and men and women on horseback showcasing the traditional art of pāʻū riding. Participants from marching bands to hālau hula to civic leaders display the unique aloha spirit that unites Hawai‘i’s community.

A unique immersive theatrical experience bringing the history of the Honouliuli Internment Camp to life through a powerful fusion of dance, music, and poetry. The performance will illuminate the experiences, resilience, and humanity of those who were incarcerated — offering audiences an unforgettable and deeply moving journey into this important chapter of history.

Featuring, Jake Shimabukuro, Kenny Endo, Hawai’i Youth Symphony, Hui ʻIwa Academy, Jill Togawa’s Purple Moon Dance Project, Halla Huhm Korean Dance Studio, Will Espero and Sharon & Lauren Fujimoto-Johnson.

by Danica Rosengren, Reiko Ho and the HTY Ensemble

MOVE! is a celebration of our bodies and how they dance, squiggle, wiggle and giggle! How does the world around us affect our movement? How does our movement change our world?  Join the creative team that brought you Line, Circle, Sphere and Under the Blue in an all new, interactive, creative adventure built for our littlest audience members.

Created in collaboration with Capitol Modern: The Hawai’i State Art Museum

PUBLIC PERFORMANCE DATES

Sat Oct 3 @ 10:30am

Sun Oct 11 @ 2pm 

Sun Oct  25 @ 2pm 

Direct from Off-Broadway and London’s West End , the internationally acclaimed A Taste of Ireland Company brings its flagship production — ‘A Taste of Ireland — The Irish Music Dance Sensation’ to Hawaii for the first time. Laugh, cry, and jig into the night with production that is Celtic, for this generation. 

Performed by former World Irish dance champions, and featuring dancers from Lord of the Dance, Riverdance, and the recent West End cast of Éireann, ‘A Taste of Ireland’ brings the spirit and energy of modern Ireland to life with a pint of Irish wit. Watch world-class performers blend melodic folk mash-ups, live jaw-dropping acapella tap battles, and heartfelt storytelling in a live celebration of Irish music and dance. 

A high-energy, live concert celebration of the music, movement, and spirit of Michael Jackson. Founded in 2003, Who’s Bad is the longest-running Michael Jackson tribute in the world, performing over 2,500 shows worldwide and captivating audiences across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and beyond. 

Inspired by Michael’s legendary live tours, the show features a full live band, dynamic dancers, iconic choreography, and the unforgettable hits that defined generations — from Billie Jean and Smooth Criminal to Thriller and beyond. Fronted by the electrifying vocals and pinpoint dance of Taalib York, the performance delivers the energy, precision, and emotional connection fans expect from an MJ concert experience. 

A Hawaii Theatre production in partnership with the Still & Moving Meditation Fellowship + Still & Moving Community Center

For nearly two decades, Still & Moving has marked Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, with a living retelling the world's oldest epic: the Ramayana. What began as a small community gathering — a story shared among students and teachers — has grown into a full theatrical production, drawing dozens of performers ranging in age from 5 to 85. This year, for the first time, that story steps onto one of the most storied stages in the Pacific: the Hawaiʻi Theatre.

Join the original 'Brad Majors' - BARRY BOSTWICK - for a screening of the movie in a new 4k restoration with a live shadow cast and audience participation!

Plus a memorabilia display with artifacts and an actual costume from the movie, a costume contest, and more!

VIP Meet & Greet Available!

by John Kauffman, A Collaboration with Spokane Ensemble Theatre

Directed by Josephine Keefe

According to Coyote was created by the late HTY Artistic Director, John Kauffman, who performed this vibrant anthology of trickster tales worldwide. This production is directed by John’s niece and performed by indigenous actor Kellen Lewis, who is a member of the Nez Perce tribe. The production showcases some of the most popular characters in Native American mythology through traditional music, dance, and storytelling. 

PUBLIC PERFORMANCE DATES

Sat Nov 7 @ 7pm

Sun Nov 15 @ 2pm

Sun Nov 22 @ 2pm