10th Hawaii Comedy Festival - Live from Honolulu: A Night of Musical Comedies
A night of original musical comedies, stand-up, and musical improv featuring a stellar cast of Hawai’i based creatives!
Tumua
Tumua is a stand-up comedian, podcaster, former collegiate athlete, and social media personality. Tumua was born and raised on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. His social media sketches and stand-up bits are very well known in the Polynesian community throughout the world!
As a stand-up comic, Tumua has been selling out clubs, theaters, and even arenas all across the nation! Catch Tumua Live at his new upcoming 2024 National Tour... "The Warrior Tour"
10th Hawaii Comedy Festival - Family Friendly Improv Comedy Show
This high-energy, family-friendly improv show is guaranteed laughs for all ages with funny make ’em ups based on suggestions from the audience!
10th Hawaii Comedy Festival - 2 Scoops Funny: A Night of Original Sketch Comedy
A night of some of favorite sketches created throughout the years!
Ladies Night Comedy
Host: Patrice Scott
Featuring: Marni Ramirez | Ronda Lee Kitts | Martha Monteon | Melissa Mae
Get ready to laugh until your sides ache as Comedy U Presents another Ladies Night Comedy Show! Hosted by the sensational Patrice Scott, this evening promises a whirlwind of wit, charm, and unapologetic fun. Patrice, known for her razor-sharp humor and magnetic stage presence, will guide you through a night of hilarious entertainment that you won’t want to miss.
Bored Teachers: The Struggle is Real! Comedy Tour
Critically acclaimed violinist, Ray Chen joins forces with Music Director, Dane Lam, and your Hawaiʻi Symphony Orchestra to kick off the 24/25 Halekulani Masterworks season with American soundscapes, featuring Barber’s Violin Concerto, Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, and a world premiere by HSO Composer in Residence, Michael-Thomas Foumai.
HyProv: Inprov Under Hypnosis - Yes, It’s Real Tour
interactive comedy show HYPROV is a live show that combines the best of hypnosis and improv comedy with hilarious consequences!
The only show where an audience member becomes the star! You'll have an unforgettable time watching your friends*…or yourself, become hypnotized on stage by World Renowned Hypnotist, Asad Mecci.
Kathy Griffin My Life on the PTSD-List - A Live Tour
Kathy Griffin is a two-time Emmy and Grammy award-winning comedian, a towering figure on television, on tour and in publishing. She is known globally with her universally recognized brand of pull-no-punches comedy.
Live on Tour - Aries Spears
Ever since New York native Aries Spears was 14 years old, he has been a force to be reckoned with in the comedy scene throughout America. His quick wit, charisma and ferociously aggressive style of comedy have earned him critical acclaim, high accolades, and above all, a busy schedule. From being a regular on Fox’s Mad TV, starring in feature films, appearing on a number of national talk shows, and continually touring the country with his stand-up, Aries’s talents are becoming recognized and appreciated throughout the entertainment industry.
Jo Koy World Tour
As one of today’s premiere stand-up comics Jo Koy has come a long way from his modest beginnings performing at a Las Vegas coffee house. The comedian, who pulls inspiration from his family, specifically his son, sells-out arenas and theaters across the world.
In 2017, Koy broke a record for the most tickets sold by a single artist at 23,000 tickets and 11 sold-out shows at The Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu. In response, the mayor’s office in Honolulu proclaimed November 24th as “Jo Koy Day.” The comedian continued his record breaking streak by being the only comedian to sell out 6 shows at The Warfield in San Francisco. He then broke the attendance record at Club Regent Event Centre in Winnipeg with 4 sold-out shows. In 2019, Koy sold-out 5 shows at the San Diego Civic Theatre, the most consecutive sold-out shows for a comedian. He recently became the only comedian to sell 17,000+ tickets, over 30 shows (in one year) at the Brea Improv.
Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night with Kyla Blase on Sept 17—Join us for an exciting evening where you can watch or perform for just $5!
Enjoy a night of diverse talent and vibrant entertainment.
Aloha Comedy Series: Garrett Clark/Cher Lynn/James Mane
Get ready to laugh out loud at the next Aloha Comedy Series show on September 7th! Featuring Garrett Clark from Canada, Cher Lynn from Boston, and James Manefrom Hawaii, the show promises a delightful blend of comedic styles and cultural perspectives. Hosted by the charismatic Pepper Lamb, this is an evening you won’t want to miss.
Paula Poundstone - 2024
Paula Poundstone is a humorist, author and comedian known for her clever, observational humor and spontaneous wit. When she isn’t collecting hotel soaps while on tour or panel-ing on NPR’s #1 show, Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me!, Paula hosts the popular Maximum Fun podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone. Nobody is a comedy field guide to life complete with taste tests, cats of the weeks and leading experts in everything from beekeeping to ping pong to prosopagnosia (say that 3 times fast).
Ronny Chieng: The Love to Hate It Tour (2 Shows - 7 PM & 10 PM)
Ronny Chieng is a stand up comedian, actor and Correspondent on "The Daily Show". In addition to two Netflix stand-up comedy specials, Ronny has starred in "Crazy Rich Asians", Marvel's "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings", "M3GAN", "American Born Chinese", "Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.", "Vacation Friends 2", "Joy Ride" and will star in the upcoming Hulu series "Interior Chinatown".
Ronny Chieng: The Love to Hate It Tour
Ronny Chieng is a stand up comedian, actor and Correspondent on "The Daily Show". In addition to two Netflix stand-up comedy specials, Ronny has starred in "Crazy Rich Asians", Marvel's "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings", "M3GAN", "American Born Chinese", "Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.", "Vacation Friends 2", "Joy Ride" and will star in the upcoming Hulu series "Interior Chinatown".
Ronny Chieng: The Love to Hate It Tour
Ronny Chieng is a stand up comedian, actor and Correspondent on "The Daily Show". In addition to two Netflix stand-up comedy specials, Ronny has starred in "Crazy Rich Asians", Marvel's "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings", "M3GAN", "American Born Chinese", "Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.", "Vacation Friends 2", "Joy Ride" and will star in the upcoming Hulu series "Interior Chinatown".
Chelsea Handler: LBB
Chelsea Handler is a comedian, television host, New York Times best-selling author and advocate whose humor and candor have established her as one of the most celebrated voices in entertainment and pop culture. After a strong seven-year run as the host of E!'s top-rated Chelsea Lately, a tenure in which she was the only female late-night talk show host on-air, she launched her documentary series Chelsea Does followed by her talk show Chelsea on Netflix in 2016. She has penned six best-selling books, five of which have reached #1 on the New York Times Bestseller list, including 2019's Life Will Be the Death of Me. She will executive produce and star in a TV adaptation of the book under her production banner, Chelsea Handler Productions.
Aloha Comedy Series presents Jackie Fabulouse
Get ready for non-stop laughs at the second Aloha Comedy Series show! We're excited to bring you the hilarious Jackie Fabulous, a comedy powerhouse and finalist on America's Got Talent. Known for her bold humor and charismatic stage presence, Jackie has wowed audiences on The Tonight Show and Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud Network. Don’t miss her witty takes on everyday life—Jackie Fabulous promises a night of laughter you won't forget!
Black Voices Matter
5th Annual Showcase of poetry, music, and comedy: Black Voices Matter is BACK!
Extremely Special Guest. Richmond, VA Poet Laureate, TedX Speaker, Comedian & Poet Roscoe Burnems is coming to island to blow us away with his incredible multitude of talents! We also have comedy by the hardest working comedian on island, Pepper Lamb, and music and poetry by the also multitalented JustDeeDee and DJ Wanderlust! All hosted by your 3x Hawaii Grand Slam Champion Z From Baltimore.
Father's Day with ANDY BUMATAI & AUGIE T
Local favorites Andy Bumatai and Augie T co-headline for one-night only this Father's Day!
Sasha Colby - Stripped Tour
Sasha Colby is the Season 15 crowned winner of RuPaul's Drag Race, making her the first native Hawaiian trans person to ever win the show.
Born in Hawaii to a strictly religious family, Colby could feel from a young age that something about her was different than the world around her. At the age of 13, she was introduced to the world of dance through various classes and discovered the world of drag at age 17 after attending her first drag show. With the cast of that drag show made up of mostly trans women, Sasha felt a resonance that allowed her to see her true self in a new light and identify what she was meant to do with her life: perform and entertain.
Kathy Griffin - My Life on the PTSD-List
Known globally with her universally recognized brand of pull-no-punches comedy Kathy Griffin is a two-time Emmy and Grammy award-winning comedian, a towering figure on television, on tour and in publishing.
Wanda Sykes - Please and Thank You
“I’ve been doing dates sporadically throughout the years, but this time I’m doing a legit tour, and I’m very excited about it" - Wanda Sykes. See the fourteen time Emmy nominated writer, actress, and producer live!
Leslie Jones Live
Jones performs her wild and crazy stand up for comedy clubs and television audiences both nationwide and internationally, with appearances on Showtime at the Apollo, BET’s Comicview, the international hot television show Comedy Factor, and HBO’s Def Comedy Jam in 2006. Vibe magazine featured her with a five page article and photo spread. Her extensive physical training in collegiate basketball, running, swimming, and volleyball play major roles in Jones' comedy antics.
The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940s
A fast-paced, funny farce that takes place in an isolated mansion in the middle of a snowstorm, and pokes fun at the more ridiculous aspects of "show biz" as well as the corny thrillers of Hollywood's heyday.
The plot centers around a backers' audition for a Broadway musical that's being held at an upstate New York home. A group of performers and producers find themselves cut off from the outside world with only a deranged murderer (the Stage Door Slasher) for company! Complete with secret passages and a bizarre cast of characters, this brilliantly plotted play has become a modern comedy classic.
Lifespan of a FACT
Jim Fingal is a fresh-out-of-Harvard fact checker for a prominent but sinking New York magazine. John D’Agata is a talented writer with a transcendent essay about the suicide of a teenage boy—an essay that could save the magazine from collapse. When Jim is assigned to fact check D’Agata’s essay, the two come head to head in a comedic yet gripping battle over facts versus truth.
Local Comedy Showcase featuring Jhonny Rox-Hollywood, Jasmine Bautista, Kenny Kusaka + More
Comedy U is back for another night showcasing Hawaii's local comics.
HOST: Jhonny Rox-Hollywood
FEATURING: Mike Rayo | Jack Schwab | Jasmine Bautista | Kenny Kusaka
Paradise Peepshow presents Milk & Cookies - Merry Movie Edition (shows at 6:30 & 8:30)
Step into a world of enchantment in the heart of Honolulu's Historic Chinatown.
An unforgettable holiday experience as Paradise Peepshow presents Milk & Cookies Merry Movie Edition! Talented burlesque and variety performers are putting a fun twist for the annual holiday production by incorporating beloved Christmas movie classics into a showcase. Get ready to be entertained and amazed by acts you've never seen before! Don't miss out on this unique show that offers an alternative way to get into the holiday spirit.
To add to the festive atmosphere, wear your most eye-catching holiday hat for a chance to win a special prize. Throughout the show, there will be holiday games, prizes, surprises, seasonal drink specials and plenty of laughter to keep you entertained. DJ Kykalani will be providing all your favorite holiday tunes, ensuring a lively and spirited atmosphere. Hurry, seating is limited! It’s so nice we do it twice!
Margaret Cho – Live and Livid! Comedy Tour
As a comedian, actor, musician, advocate, entrepreneur and five-time Grammy and Emmy nominee, Margaret Cho’s strong voice has been lighting the path for other women, members of underrepresented groups, and other performers to follow. As a comedian, Margaret has been named one of Rolling Stone magazine’s 50 Best Stand-Up Comics of All Time, one of Vogue magazine’s Top 9 Female Comedians of all time, and touted as one of the 50 People Who Changed American Comedy by CNN.
Clue
Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by Wadsworth – the butler, Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. Clue is the comedy whodunit that will leave both cult-fans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out…WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT!
Honolulu Pride Rooted In Pride: Homecoming - Parade & Festival
Opening Honolulu Pride Month on October 1 is the 3rd Annual Kapaemahu Ceremony, honoring our cultures and ancestors, held at the Nā Pōhaku Ola, commonly referred to as “the healer stones”, in Waikīkī. Other highlights of the month include the National Coming Out Day celebration at UN Mānoa on October 11, and Rainbow Town Halls and Mālāma ʻAina gatherings.
Along with our sponsors, community partners, non-profits and businesses, there will be more than 40 social, educational and cultural events during Honolulu Pride Month. There’s something for everyone, so come out and celebrate with Hawai’i’s MVPFAFF/LGBTQIA+ community. Stay tuned for more details coming soon.
Alan Cumming is Not Acting His Age - Honolulu Pride Concert
Alan Cumming is beyond eclectic.
Cumming has held the title of queer icon since the late 90s, when he was described by the New York Observer as a “frolicky pansexual sex symbol for the new millennium”. The Guardian
His screen work ranges from art house to blockbuster, cult to mainstream, but his performances are always indelible and some immortal: Mr Floop in Spy Kids, Eli in The Good Wife, Nightcrawler in X2: X Men United, Sebastian in The High Life, ‘O’ in Sex and the City, Boris in Goldeneye, King James in Doctor Who, Sandy Frink in Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion, Mayor Menlove in Schmigadoon and himself on Broad City.
His most recent projects include creating a dance theatre piece about the Scottish bard Robert Burns, lip-synching the protagonist in a documentary, directing a podcast series about a sperm bank heist, playing a gangster opposite Liam Neason in a Neil Jordan film, curating a cabaret festival in Australia and recording a duet with a Gaelic rapper. Perhaps not surprisingly, Time Magazine called him one of the three most fun people in show business (the others were Cher and Stanley Tucci!)
Iliza: Hard Feelings Tour
Iliza Shlesinger is an award-winning comedian, actor, writer, producer and author
Selling out theaters around the globe, Iliza coined the term "Elder Millennial" in her eponymous 2018’s Elder Millennial, which is also the subject of Iliza Shlesinger: Over & Over, her “fan-u-mentary” giving fans an inside look into her life on tour. Her other specials are Unveiled (2019), Confirmed Kills (2016), Freezing Hot (2015) and War Paint (2013).
Paradise Peepshow Presents: Savvy's Surf Shack (2 Shows at 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM)
Savvy’s Surf Shack is a tropical party & theatrical production like no other,paying tribute to the hey dey of Hawaii’s retro beach party era!
This event is a 21+, ticketed event. Two Shows: 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM
This wildly successful show brings you the event of the summer!Come relax, order delicious grindz, enjoy a tiki drink or dance along, assurf rockers, Men in Grey Suits, play your favorite classics accompanied by burlesque stars Miss Savvy (CA), ChiChi Roniz (HI), Patty La Melt (CA), Dixie Delish (OR), also with Belly dance by Malia Delapenia (HI) & Hula by Miss Nikie Marie (HI). There will be games & prizes from our local sponsors! Don’t forget to wear your finest aloha print! Follow us on all socials @paradisepeepshow
Ali Wong: Live
Ali Wong is a stand-up comedian, writer and actress. Her breakout Netflix special "Baby Cobra" premiered Mother's Day weekend 2016 to wide critical acclaim. Since then she has thrown out the first pitch at a Giants game, become a very popular Halloween costume, and released her second Netflix special "Hard Knock Wife." She voiced the co-lead and executive produced the Netflix animation show, "Tuca and Bertie."
Ali also co-wrote and starred in the Netflix movie "Always Be My Maybe".
Her debut book, "Dear Girls," became an instant New York Times bestseller.
Neil Simon’s The Sunshine Boys
Joe Moore and his Army buddy Pat Sajak return to the Hawaii Theatre Center main stage, with all of the net proceeds for the show going to support the Hawaii Theatre Center!
Kings of comedy, Willie Clark (Joe Moore) and Al Lewis (Pat Sajak) aka ‘The Sunshine Boys’ haven’t spoken to each other in years.
When CBS calls for the vaudevillian greats to be re-united for a television special, Willy Clark's nephew/talent agent, Ben Clark (Bryce Moore) tries to bring the two comedy legends together, but past grudges resurface as they take centre stage once more. Ageing ailments aside, can this legendary double-act overcome their differences for one last show?
Old rivalry and vintage hilarity abound in this classic comedy of showbiz and friendship.
Manoa Valley Theatre presents The Play That Goes Wrong
The Play That Goes Wrong
May 11 - 28
Anything that can go wrong, does, in this hilarious play-within-a-play. The Play That Goes Wrong follows the antics of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, who are trying their very best to stage a production of a 1920s murder mystery. But, as the title suggests, this is not as easy as it sounds. Watch as this company of actors and crew strive valiantly to prove that “the show must go on” as the disasters mount and we’re left wondering how they will make it to the final curtain.
Potted Potter – The Unauthorized Harry Experience
Selling out to crowds around the world, Potted Potter will have you flying off your seat (or broomstick) with laughter.
The perfect show for muggles, witches and wizards of all ages, this production of the boy-who-lived’s story combines all seven books into 70 hilarious minutes. The cleverly curated show includes all of your favorite characters, perfect Potter props and even a live Quidditch match!
Starvox Entertainment and Potted Productions first introduced the fabulously funny show to North American audiences in Toronto in 2012, where it received rave reviews. Over the past several years the show has completed multiple tours, delighting crowds with its clever wit. Potted Potter has left audiences feeling positively nostalgic and has sold out theatres across the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Dubai, and Canada. Whether you’re team Gryffindor or don’t know the difference between a Death Eater and Dumbledore, this show is a seriously good time.
“Gloriously irreverent.” –Time Out London, Critics’ Choice
“Casts the perfect spell over the audience.”- The New York Times
“Has us roaring with laughter.” – Washington Post
Potted Potter – The Unauthorized Harry Experience
Selling out to crowds around the world, Potted Potter will have you flying off your seat (or broomstick) with laughter.
The perfect show for muggles, witches and wizards of all ages, this production of the boy-who-lived’s story combines all seven books into 70 hilarious minutes. The cleverly curated show includes all of your favorite characters, perfect Potter props and even a live Quidditch match!
Starvox Entertainment and Potted Productions first introduced the fabulously funny show to North American audiences in Toronto in 2012, where it received rave reviews. Over the past several years the show has completed multiple tours, delighting crowds with its clever wit. Potted Potter has left audiences feeling positively nostalgic and has sold out theatres across the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Dubai, and Canada. Whether you’re team Gryffindor or don’t know the difference between a Death Eater and Dumbledore, this show is a seriously good time.
“Gloriously irreverent.” –Time Out London, Critics’ Choice
“Casts the perfect spell over the audience.”- The New York Times
“Has us roaring with laughter.” – Washington Post