Hawaii Theatre Center

It was very quick to get into the show as long as you have your ticket. The theater is small and in the ladies bathroom there were 4-5 stalls. The lines for drinks were long. They only allow a tumbleInside and that's $20. They do not allow drinks without the tumblers inside. Parking on the sameStreet within 30ft was about $5. I parked about 1/2 mile away and walked. The show I saw wasNurse John short staffed. A lot of the bits I've already seen on IG. But it was worth it. The seats were comfortable and easy to find. They also have staff helping people find their seats before the show.

Trompe l'oeil mosaics adorn this cute little theatre that is located in Chinatown, urban Honolulu. It's a little sketchy in Chinatown at night, especially a lone female attending a show (none of my friends are theater or comedy buffs, oddly enough)...luckily, there is parking close by and everyone attending the show fills the streets, so you feel safe(r). Parking can range from $9+ for a typical show depending on which lot you park in. The theater itself is clean and easy to navigate. I've always enjoyed shows here, except one star knocked off because it's hard to hear in the upper balcony (not just me, I've heard a couple people next to me say "what did they say" in different shows). The bouncers are always nice, same with the bartending staff, and ushers who are plentiful and helpful in finding your seat.I cannot comment on the food (which I think they offer more snack-type items) but just keep in mind that you cannot BYOD/BYOF, so plan ahead. Maybe come a bit earlier and have some JJ Dolans or the AC hotel for some pre-show foods.

Historic theatre with live music, movie and music performances and other visual and auditory performances. Beautiful interior architecture and design. Excellent sounds mixing for live concerts and for Honolulu Symphony Orchestra. Bring a light sweater or jacket as it can get cold in here if the place is not full of people as the AC works very well. One of the few places I wear pants or shoes to as it can get a bit chilly at times. Shout out to HI Bred security for keep the place secure and always being friendly for bag checks.

I've seen so many amazing concerts, comedy shows, and even movies here throughout the years! One of our favorite places to go experience the lovely culture, art, music Hawaii has to offer. I saw Ronny Chieng perform here a few months ago and that was a blast! I love all the symphony orchestra concerts they're had over the years as well - even had one covering Harry Potter & Studio Ghibli & Ghostbusters live film with concert. Today, however, was one of my favorite performances of the year. The Journey Through Hawaii - Mana Music Quartet. We had the most talented musicians across Hawaii perform alongside the quartet. And my favorite part was seeing a LIVE painting by Native Hawaiian artist - Solomon Enos - one of my favorite artists I've met! Beautiful, emotional, and absolutely moving. 11/24/24Highly recommend seeing any performance here. Well maintained and beautiful inside. Concessions located on the second floor for drinks and pupus.If you sign up to be a member, there are exclusive discounts as well. Good way to support our local theatre!

I was so excited and honored to attend the Hapa Holiday Extravaganza with Music Director Dane Lam and the Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra! This gorgeous theatre is over 100 years old and the ambience truly takes you back in time. They have drinks and light snacks to enjoy in the upper lobby before and during intermission. The staff is very friendly and attentive to help you with finding your seats and every seat in the house is a perfect place to enjoy the performance, sound and perfect experience of the performances. Parking is easy and there are places nearby for an after-show drinks, pizza etc! A cherished evening to remember!

There was a concert by the world-famous blind genius pianist "Mr. Nobuyuki Tsujii".When making my reservation, the payment for the second row of seats from the front of the center of the first floor was confirmed, so I headed to the venue on the day with peace of mind. However, I was guided to the second floor seat. (Why??)When I asked the theater staff to reconfirm, but just they said "I don't know..." and so I stood there without any way to know what happened or what to do. At that time, I had the opportunity to talk to the Japanese staff of ANA, the sponsor of the concert, and I explained my situation. Then she reported to the theater and went to negotiate a change of seat and left. After waiting for a few minutes, she guided me from the front of the first floor to the seat on the left end of the fourth row. The top of the piano had an open high-pitched part, so I could see his right hand clearly. For me, as a piano player, I was very grateful to change to this seat.Moreover, she remade the ticket and brought it to me. I still don't know if it was a mistake on the theater side, or if I was not given a seat in the front row on the first floor for some unexpected reason. Of course, there was no explanation from anyone in the theater. Even so, there were quite a few empty seats around the seat I originally reserved, and I wonder why the audience was not allowed in those seats. Anyway, the concert was wonderful. The piano he played was a smooth and clear melody as if he was listening in a dream. I think the theater has a sound system that even a world-famous pianist like him could play comfortably. The seats on the first floor were cold enough to freeze for more than an hour, but Mr. Tsujii performed enthusiastically while sweating. My body was about to tremble with a sense of elation. I think my heartbeat drew the same vibration every time he put his emotions into the sound of the piano. During the intermission, I finally came to my senses, and left to go to the ladies' room before the second half. However, there was such a long line in the corridor that I didn't know where the end was. After thinking about whether to give up and go back to your seat, I decided to wait in line. I think the restroom is quite insufficient compared to the theater capacity. You can see why some of the spectators watching at the Hawaii Theater sneak out of the venue shortly before the interval. But personally, I didn't want to miss listening to the performance of a genius pianist like him even for a second.And it was on the day of the concert that I received a warning email from the venue about my belongings. So it seemed that many people didn't notice the email, and there were a lot of "no-to-bring" backpacks, large luggage, drinks, etc. on the table at the entrance.I felt like I could somehow nod and accept that my seat was different from what I wanted, but I wonder if that's Hawaii's looseness and charm? I felt that. After all, after listening to the wonderful music, my heart was washed clean and I felt like my anger and disappointment over the seat issue had completely disappeared!世界的に有名な盲目の天才ピアニスト「Mr. Nobuyuki Tsujii」のコンサートがありました。予約段階で1階中央前から2列目の席の支払いも確定していたので、安心して当日会場に向かいました。ところが、案内されたのは2階席。当然私は「？？」シアタースタッフに再確認を依頼しても「分からない」と言われなすすべもなく立ち尽くしていました。その時コンサートの主催スポンサーであるANAの日本人スタッフと話すチャンスがあり、私の状況を説明しました。すると彼女はシアター側に報告して席の変更を交渉すると行ってその場を立ち去りました。数分待っていると彼女は私を1階の前から4列目の左側の端の席に案内してくれました。ピアノの屋根は高音部が開いているので私は彼の右手がはっきり見る事が出来ます。ピアノ演奏家の私にとってはこちらの席の方への変更はとても有り難かったです。しかも彼女はチケットを作り直して私に持って来てくれました。シアター側のミスだったのか、何か予期せぬ理由で1階前列の席を私に与えられなかったのか今も理由は分かりません。もちろんシアターの誰からも何の説明も有りませんでした。それにしても私が元々予約した席の周辺は結構空席があり、何故その席に観客を入れなかったのか不思議です。とにかくコンサートは素晴らしく彼の奏でるピアノはまるで夢の中で聴いている様な滑らかで清らかな旋律でした。彼の様な世界的に有名なピアニストも快適に演奏出来る音響システムだったと思います。1階席は1時間を超える頃は凍える程寒かったですが、Tsujii氏は汗をかきながらの熱演でした。私は高揚感で身体が震えそうでした。彼がピアノの音に感情をぶつけるたびに私の鼓動も同じ波動を描いていたと思います。インターバルの時間はようやく我にかえり、後半の為にレディースルームに行こうと席を立ちました。しかし廊下には最後尾が何処なのか分からないほどの長蛇の列が出来ていました。並ぶべきか諦めて席に戻るべきか考えた挙句、やはり並んで待つことにしました。収容人数に比べて必要な設備がかなり不足している様に思います。ハワイシアターで鑑賞している観客の中にインターバルの少し前に会場をこっそり抜け出す方が居る理由が分かります。でも私的には彼の様な天才ピアニストの演奏を1秒でも聴き逃したく無いと思いました。それと会場側からの持ち物に関する注意喚起メールが届いたのがコンサート当日でした。だからメールに気付かなかった方が多かった様で入り口のテーブルの上には「持ち込み禁止」のバックパックや大きな荷物、飲み物などが山ほど置かれていました。私の席が希望していた所と違った事も何となく頷ける気がしましたが、そこがハワイの緩さと愛嬌なのかな？と感じました。やはり素晴らしい音楽鑑賞の後は心が洗われて、怒りや失望の気持ちなんかはすっかり消えていた様に思いました！

Love, Love, Love, Love, LOVE this theater. What a beautiful, historic place! This truly feels like it belongs in New York City. I'd love to see a traveling Broadway production come here over the Blaisdell Center any day.Besides the theater itself being monumentally impressive, the ushers and bar staff were extremely nice and welcoming.There are cute reusable cups that they offer for you to bring into the house and even bring back for future shows and events at the theater. The drinks themselves come with the price of this convenient souvenir, which was a pleasant surprise. We thought we were paying for the cup plus the additional cost of the drinks. Very good deal.Yeah, I loved this place. Very fun way to spend the night!

If you've never had the opportunity to visit the Hawaii Theatre for a play, concert, etc. you should do it! If you've visited before, you should do it again! The Hawaii Theatre is a beautiful venue full of history in downtown/chinatown.Seating: Having just seen a few shows at similarly older/historic theaters in New York, these seats felt roomy in comparison! The NY theater stairs were also much steeper. So no complaints with either here. Also, you get a good view of the stage no matter where you sit.Bar: Small bar on the second floor. It's always been crowded every event I've been to so I avoid it. I can wait until after the show to have a drink.Parking: Lots of options. Public garages, private garages and street parking. If you know which side streets to look at, you can almost always find a spot.Location: Chinatown. Honolulu is a big city and not immune to city crime and violence. Practice common sense and awareness.Support the local businesses surrounding the theater before or after your show! There are a number of cafes, restaurants, bakeries, boutiques, etc. just a block or two away.

We were here for the 1706 immersive play and it was so amazing! Great ushers, actors and support staff! Everyone was friendly, helpful and the walk through was so scary! The more open and interactive you are throughout the walk through the better the experience! This was an 18+ event with a bar available before heading in. Totally worth checking out during spooky season!

This iconic theater has endless of paid parking options all around and takes you back to those days that transport you into a world of traditional and meaningful art from beautiful artists.When you can meet all your heroes under one roof is a big pinch me moment that might be found within these walls.The specific event I visited was a community based service with all familiar and friendly faces. Excited to go back for another event!