Plays about life in Hawai‘i
Plays by Hawai‘i's playwrights
Plays for Hawai‘i's people.

Kumu Kahua Theatre, in downtown Honolulu on the Island of O'ahu, offers one-of-a-kind live entertainment. When you want to enjoy cutting-edge performances about the life, history and future of Hawai‘i's people, this is where you come.

Opening May 30, 2013: SOUND & BEAUTY, A Hawaiian premiere by David Henry Hwang, directed by Taurie Kinoshita.

"An incredible story of ironic and unexpected union." - Lee Bernier





  • Photo courtesy of Orrin Nakanelua

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    Kumu’s Dining Partners

    Kumu’s Dining Partners

    Whole Foods, Big City Diner, Brasserie Du Vin, The Chart House, He’eia Pier General Store and Deli, Ige’s Restaurant and Catering, Loving Hut, Murphy’s Bar and Grill, Sidestreet Inn,  are Kumu Kahua’s Dining Partners.

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    Auditions!!!

    Auditions!!!

    Announcing auditions for our 43rd season opener: Will the Real Charlie Chan Please Stand Up?  Come create Art with us!

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    Big Aloha Friday!

    This Friday, May 24th, call our box office between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM to receive a free ticket with each ticket you purchase for opening weekend of David Henry Hwang’s Sound and Beauty. Tell your friends – don’t miss out!

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    NET Microfest Volunteer Opportunities

    The Honolulu NET Microfest promises to be a landmark event, with theatre veterans from renown ensemble theatres all over the country, learning about us and striving to disseminate how our art affects our lives. Here is your opportunity to be a part of some of these events free of charge!

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