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





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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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    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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    The 43rd Season is Announced!

    On Sunday, April 21st, after a well-attended party celebrating all of  the fabulous people who volunteer their time to make Kumu Kahua Theatre happen, the 43rd season was announced: The 43rd Season at Kumu Kahua Theatre Thank you all for your support – we look forward to another incredible season of Theatre By and About Hawaii’s [...]

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    Tour of Fishing for Wives and Acting Workshop on Maui

    Kumu Kahua Theatre Production and Actors’ Workshop at Maui Arts & Cultural Center WHAT: Edward Sakamoto’s Fishing for Wives and Actors’ Workshop travel to Maui WHERE: Maui Arts & Cultural Center WHEN: Production - Mar 22 and 23, 2013, 7:30 pm Class - Mar 23, 2013, 3:00 pm INFO:   On O’ahu:  KumuKahuaTheatre@hawaiiantel.net, 808-536-4222 On Maui: MauiArts.org, 808-242-SHOW (7469) Class Only: workshop@mauiarts.org After a [...]

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