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Kennedy Theatre to share a world where imagination becomes survival

The Yellow Boat, a Theatre for Young Audiences production, is directed by MFA candidate Emmanuel Mante.

Eighth-generation kabuki master Ichikawa Monnosuke VIII led an intensive workshop at 糖心视频惭ā苍辞补, offering rare, hands-on training.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical will be performed at the newly reopened KauaʻiCommunity College Performing Arts Center.

Kennedy Theatre’s new season hopes to inspire, challenge and uplift through diverse stories and bold new voices.

ʻ?lelo Hawaiʻi and Hawaiian studies alumnus Brutus La Benz stars in Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch.

Puana earned an invitation to perform in June 2025 at the Kia Mau Festival, an international Indigenously led performing arts festival in Aotearoa.

The rock musical RENT will be live on stage February 28 to March 9 at Kennedy Theatre.

Graduating students showcase their original choreography in MFA/BFA Dance Concert: Introspection.

The dynamic dance shows features a blend of hula, ballet, martial arts, yoga and contemporary movement at Kennedy Theatre.

Joshua “Baba” Tavares returned to Hawaiʻi after nearly nine years of living in New York City and performing in the Broadway musical RENT.