Every summer, Maui youth theater camps go all-out with large-scale musicals featuring upwards of 50 students. Theatre Theatre Maui in Lahaina, and Maui OnStage and Maui Academy of Performing Arts, both in Wailuku, have all begun open enrollments that will culminate with performances of ...

Stage Review Powerful, emotional and, at times, upsetting, realistic theatrical art can be box-office poison. If that is the case, why are heavy-hitting dramas and avant-garde performing art pieces ever produced, when light-hearted musical-comedies pack theaters nightly all over the world? I ...

“My fear is that our modern society is more sensitive. They may not allow themselves to experience all of the emotions this play has to offer — many of which are truly funny,” says Director Ricky Jones of “The Boys Next Door,” opening at 7:30 Friday night at the Historic Iao Theater ...

Stage Review Every once in awhile Maui’s theater companies offer up something extraordinary. Past examples that come to mind are the Maui Academy of Performing Arts’ “Les Miserables” and Maui OnStage’s “Chicago.” I call it lightning in a bottle. ProArts “Avenue Q” is a ...

Stage Review Every visit to the King Kekaulike Performing Arts Center is an engaging experience due to its phenomenal amenities, but “Annie,” its latest offering, is noticeably exceptional. Director Chris Kepler has undeniably outdone himself with this marvelous production, partly due to ...

It is likely that many people, by simply seeing the title “Avenue Q,” know exactly what it is, can quote the lyrics to this irreverent musical, plan on attending over the coming weeks and have already purchased their tickets. Others are saying, “What is ‘Avenue Q?’ ” The best ...