A perennial favorite as one of the most romantic love stories to ever grace the opera stage. HOT’s season finale, featuring an all-Asian principal cast.

La Bohème was written in 1896, and, a century later, its themes inspired Jonathan Larson’s 1996 Broadway musical Rent.

A perennial favorite as one of the most romantic love stories to ever grace the opera stage. HOT’s season finale, featuring an all-Asian principal cast.

La Bohème was written in 1896, and, a century later, its themes inspired Jonathan Larson’s 1996 Broadway musical Rent.

Feel a husband’s jealousy, a wife’s betrayal, and a clown’s love and sadness

Would you kill for love? Pagliacci centers on a traveling commedia dell’arte troupe. When the company arrives to perform in a bustling town, secrets and jealousies explode on stage—with deadly consequences. Featured in the round at the Blaisdell Arena, with our nontraditional take on this classic, tragic tale of unrequited love.

Feel a husband’s jealousy, a wife’s betrayal, and a clown’s love and sadness

Would you kill for love? Pagliacci centers on a traveling commedia dell’arte troupe. When the company arrives to perform in a bustling town, secrets and jealousies explode on stage—with deadly consequences. Featured in the round at the Blaisdell Arena, with our nontraditional take on this classic, tragic tale of unrequited love.

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Provocative drama with local connections

Set during World War II, this opera explores the lives of two women: a Japanese American forced to leave her home and a German Jewish immigrant preoccupied with those she left behind. An American Dream is accompanied by a four-piece chamber ensemble, and while this opera is a piece of fiction, the story was crafted from interviews with residents of Puget Sound, Washington, who experienced the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.

HOT partners with the Honouliuli National Historic Site for this special production. Although not yet open to the public, Honouliuli National Historic Site will tell the history of incarceration, martial law, and the experience of prisoners of war in Hawai‘i during World War II. Honouliuli National Historic Site will be a place to reflect on wartime experiences and recommit ourselves to the pursuit of freedom and justice.

Provocative drama with local connections

Set during World War II, this opera explores the lives of two women: a Japanese American forced to leave her home and a German Jewish immigrant preoccupied with those she left behind. An American Dream is accompanied by a four-piece chamber ensemble, and while this opera is a piece of fiction, the story was crafted from interviews with residents of Puget Sound, Washington, who experienced the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.

HOT partners with the Honouliuli National Historic Site for this special production. Although not yet open to the public, Honouliuli National Historic Site will tell the history of incarceration, martial law, and the experience of prisoners of war in Hawai‘i during World War II. Honouliuli National Historic Site will be a place to reflect on wartime experiences and recommit ourselves to the pursuit of freedom and justice.

Provocative drama with local connections

Set during World War II, this opera explores the lives of two women: a Japanese American forced to leave her home and a German Jewish immigrant preoccupied with those she left behind. An American Dream is accompanied by a four-piece chamber ensemble, and while this opera is a piece of fiction, the story was crafted from interviews with residents of Puget Sound, Washington, who experienced the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.

HOT partners with the Honouliuli National Historic Site for this special production. Although not yet open to the public, Honouliuli National Historic Site will tell the history of incarceration, martial law, and the experience of prisoners of war in Hawai‘i during World War II. Honouliuli National Historic Site will be a place to reflect on wartime experiences and recommit ourselves to the pursuit of freedom and justice.

Provocative drama with local connections

Set during World War II, this opera explores the lives of two women: a Japanese American forced to leave her home and a German Jewish immigrant preoccupied with those she left behind. An American Dream is accompanied by a four-piece chamber ensemble, and while this opera is a piece of fiction, the story was crafted from interviews with residents of Puget Sound, Washington, who experienced the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.

HOT partners with the Honouliuli National Historic Site for this special production. Although not yet open to the public, Honouliuli National Historic Site will tell the history of incarceration, martial law, and the experience of prisoners of war in Hawai‘i during World War II. Honouliuli National Historic Site will be a place to reflect on wartime experiences and recommit ourselves to the pursuit of freedom and justice.

Provocative drama with local connections

Set during World War II, this opera explores the lives of two women: a Japanese American forced to leave her home and a German Jewish immigrant preoccupied with those she left behind. An American Dream is accompanied by a four-piece chamber ensemble, and while this opera is a piece of fiction, the story was crafted from interviews with residents of Puget Sound, Washington, who experienced the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.

HOT partners with the Honouliuli National Historic Site for this special production. Although not yet open to the public, Honouliuli National Historic Site will tell the history of incarceration, martial law, and the experience of prisoners of war in Hawai‘i during World War II. Honouliuli National Historic Site will be a place to reflect on wartime experiences and recommit ourselves to the pursuit of freedom and justice.

Puccini’s only comic opera, Gianni Schicchi.

This one-act romp stars a world-class cast including local favorites Blythe Kelsey, Leslie Goldman, and Robert Feng, baritone Joshua Jeremiah in the title role with soprano Toni Marie Palmertree and tenor Brian Vu, led by conductor Mark Morash and director Gregory Keller. This hilarious one-act farce is filled with ridiculous plans, hijinks, and trickery. It is the perfect opera for first-timers, and even though it’s brief, it’s delightfully entertaining.

Puccini’s only comic opera, Gianni Schicchi.

This one-act romp stars a world-class cast including local favorites Blythe Kelsey, Leslie Goldman, and Robert Feng, baritone Joshua Jeremiah in the title role with soprano Toni Marie Palmertree and tenor Brian Vu, led by conductor Mark Morash and director Gregory Keller. This hilarious one-act farce is filled with ridiculous plans, hijinks, and trickery. It is the perfect opera for first-timers, and even though it’s brief, it’s delightfully entertaining.

Love is in the air with Donizetti’s charming comedy, The Elixir of Love, sung in a witty English translation.

The fantastic ensemble cast includes soprano Natalie Image, tenor Andrew Stenson, and baritone Efrain Solis with director Maria Todaro, all making their HOT debuts. Benjamin Makino returns to conduct following the recent, triumphant run of Madame Butterfly. This heartwarming comedy hits the stage just in time for Valentine’s Day when a poor peasant falls in love with a beautiful landowner. HOT’s production is perfectly set in present-day Hawai’i in a quaint town outside of a sugar cane farm. 

Love is in the air with Donizetti’s charming comedy, The Elixir of Love, sung in a witty English translation.

The fantastic ensemble cast includes soprano Natalie Image, tenor Andrew Stenson, and baritone Efrain Solis with director Maria Todaro, all making their HOT debuts. Benjamin Makino returns to conduct following the recent, triumphant run of Madame Butterfly. This heartwarming comedy hits the stage just in time for Valentine’s Day when a poor peasant falls in love with a beautiful landowner. HOT’s production is perfectly set in present-day Hawai’i in a quaint town outside of a sugar cane farm. 

Opera For Everyone offers the same great show for only $7 to all elementary, high school, and college students.

Families, Keiki, youth workers, students, and teachers, this one’s for you! Get your tickets, and experience The Elixir of Love for $7!

Free to the public!

Catch a 45-minute comic opera that’s packed full of sentimental pirates, blundering policemen, absurd adventures, and improbable paradoxes!

“The Pirates of Penzance” is performed by HOT’s Education Team with an introduction by Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus!

Follow the story of young Frederick as he leaves his pirate apprenticeship behind in favor of new adventures. Along the way we meet a slew of colorful characters, including the sly Pirate King, the quick talking Major General Stanley and his spunky daughter Mabel.

A beautiful story for the whole family.

A gorgeous operatic telling of one of literature’s most beloved children’s stories, The Secret Garden, by composer Nolan Gasser and librettist Carey Harrison. Directed by HOT’s very own Karen Tiller, the cast is headed up by soprano Laura Corina Sanders in her HOT debut and rising local talent, tenor Taka Komagata. The production will be conducted by Elizabeth Askren, who is making a name for herself throughout the US and Europe. This production, perfect for the whole family, is the same traditional story you love but set in a tropical Hawaiian oasis.

Sung in English with English supertitles

A beautiful story for the whole family.

A gorgeous operatic telling of one of literature’s most beloved children’s stories, The Secret Garden, by composer Nolan Gasser and librettist Carey Harrison. Directed by HOT’s very own Karen Tiller, the cast is headed up by soprano Laura Corina Sanders in her HOT debut and rising local talent, tenor Taka Komagata. The production will be conducted by Elizabeth Askren, who is making a name for herself throughout the US and Europe. This production, perfect for the whole family, is the same traditional story you love but set in a tropical Hawaiian oasis.

Sung in English with English supertitles

Sung in Italian with English and Japanese supertitles / Timing: approximately 3 hours with one intermission

The company closes out the season as planned in April 2022 with a full-scale production of one of opera’s best-loved classics, Madame Butterfly.

Puccini’s iconic work will be directed by Japanese-Canadian Director Aria Umezawa, who will bring a unique vision of the story to life by telling the tale through the eyes of Cio-Cio-san’s son, Trouble. Joining her creative team is local designer Anne Namba returning to HOT.

Sung in Italian with English and Japanese supertitles / Timing: approximately 3 hours with one intermission

The company closes out the season as planned in April 2022 with a full-scale production of one of opera’s best-loved classics, Madame Butterfly.

Puccini’s iconic work will be directed by Japanese-Canadian Director Aria Umezawa, who will bring a unique vision of the story to life by telling the tale through the eyes of Cio-Cio-san’s son, Trouble. Joining her creative team is local designer Anne Namba returning to HOT.

Sung in Italian with English and Japanese supertitles / Timing: approximately 3 hours with one intermission

The company closes out the season as planned in April 2022 with a full-scale production of one of opera’s best-loved classics, Madame Butterfly.

Puccini’s iconic work will be directed by Japanese-Canadian Director Aria Umezawa, who will bring a unique vision of the story to life by telling the tale through the eyes of Cio-Cio-san’s son, Trouble. Joining her creative team is local designer Anne Namba returning to HOT.

NEW DATE! Celebrate the return to live opera!

Program features selections from the most beloved works of opera and musical theater, including Faust, Lakmé, Norma, Rusalka, Samson and Delilah, Sweeney Todd, West Side Story and more! 

Directed by HOT Artistic Program Officer Jamie Offenbach, with musical direction by Timothy Shaindlin and narration by award-winning recording artist Aaron J. Sāla, this inviting program will take audiences through the journey of a day and the metamorphosis of a butterfly in our return to live opera. This one-act exploration of change, renewal, and hope is headlined by soprano Jacqueline Piccolino, tenor Brian Vu, New Zealand-born baritone Hadleigh Adams—all making their HOT debut—alongside mezzo-soprano Blythe Kelsey, featuring artists from Hawai‘i Opera Theatre’s Mae Z. Orvis Opera Studio.

Single tickets are on sale now starting at just $30! 

Subscriptions are now available through the HOT Box Office. Subscribers and ticket buyers with questions or concerns can contact the HOT Box Office at 808.596.7858 or hottickets@hawaiiopera.org.

NEW DATE! Celebrate the return to live opera!

Program features selections from the most beloved works of opera and musical theater, including Faust, Lakmé, Norma, Rusalka, Samson and Delilah, Sweeney Todd, West Side Story and more! 

Directed by HOT Artistic Program Officer Jamie Offenbach, with musical direction by Timothy Shaindlin and narration by award-winning recording artist Aaron J. Sāla, this inviting program will take audiences through the journey of a day and the metamorphosis of a butterfly in our return to live opera. This one-act exploration of change, renewal, and hope is headlined by soprano Jacqueline Piccolino, tenor Brian Vu, New Zealand-born baritone Hadleigh Adams—all making their HOT debut—alongside mezzo-soprano Blythe Kelsey, featuring artists from Hawai‘i Opera Theatre’s Mae Z. Orvis Opera Studio.

Single tickets are on sale now starting at just $30! 

Subscriptions are now available through the HOT Box Office. Subscribers and ticket buyers with questions or concerns can contact the HOT Box Office at 808.596.7858 or hottickets@hawaiiopera.org.

INTRODUCING COLLECTION CHŌ BY ANNE NAMBA DESIGNS

Experience COLLECTION CHŌ live on the Studio 101 runway while being serenaded by the exhilarating musical duo of HOT’s very own mezzo-soprano Blythe Kelsey and Maestro Eric Schank. In celebration of HOT's 2022 Opera Ball: The Butterfly Emerges and upcoming production of Madame Butterfly, this exclusive preview of Anne Namba's latest collection features the talents of familiar faces and voices to the HOT stage.

In February, HOT presents The Tragedy of Carmen, Peter Brook’s gripping adaptation that brings Bizet’s opera back to its origins of sexual intrigue, power, and complexity.

In this distilled 90-minute production, Carmen’s embrace of her dark fate is elevated from an act of submission to an assertion of power. All making their HOT debuts, Ashley Dixon stars as Carmen, with Christian Pursell as Escamillo and Maria Valdes as Micaëla. HOT favorite Karen Tiller returns to direct, with Emily Senturia conducting.

In February, HOT presents The Tragedy of Carmen, Peter Brook’s gripping adaptation that brings Bizet’s opera back to its origins of sexual intrigue, power, and complexity.

In this distilled 90-minute production, Carmen’s embrace of her dark fate is elevated from an act of submission to an assertion of power. All making their HOT debuts, Ashley Dixon stars as Carmen, with Christian Pursell as Escamillo and Maria Valdes as Micaëla. HOT favorite Karen Tiller returns to direct, with Emily Senturia conducting.