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Hawaii Performing Arts Festival

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The Big Island’s home for musical theatre, opera, and chamber music. World-class training & performance since 2005.
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The best of us. The worst of us. The truth of us. Welcome to Hawaiʻi Performing Arts Festival’s 2027 Season: A Season of Humanity. Next summer, we’ll journey from the extraordinary compassion of the Tony Award-winning musical, Come From Away, to the biting satire of Kurt Weill’s The Threepenny Opera—two landmark works that challenge us to confront who we are, who we aspire to be, and the world we create together. We look forward to welcoming artists and audiences from across Hawaiʻi and around the globe for a season of unforgettable storytelling, exceptional music-making, and transformative performance. 📍 Hawaiʻi Island 📅 June 20–July 19, 2027 Artist applications for our 2027 season open this fall. Tickets on sale this winter. Stay tuned! ✈️ 🎩 #HPAF2027 #HawaiiPAF #SummerInParadise #SeasonOfHumanity #Season23 by @hawaiipaf
🌺 FACULTY, ORCHESTRA, & PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITIES 🎶 Hawai‘i Performing Arts Festival is building its roster of exceptional faculty artists, orchestral musicians, and production personnel for upcoming seasons (and last-minute opportunities!). ✨ By joining our roster, you’ll help us continue to deliver world-class performances and training each summer on beautiful Hawai‘i Island. 👉 Dedicated professionals are invited to share their information via our website— https://www.hawaiiperformingartsfestival.org/employment/ Mahalo for helping us keep the music alive in paradise! 🌴💫 by @hawaiipaf
🤫 Wanna know a little secret? We’ve got FIVE reasons why Hawai‘i Performing Arts Festival should be on your summer 2027 calendar. 🌺 1. TRAIN WITH INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS 🎭 Learn from accomplished performers, directors, conductors, and educators who are passionate about helping you grow. 2. TAKE THE STAGE 🎶 Gain invaluable performance experience through fully staged productions, concerts, and collaborative artistic opportunities. 3. ELEVATE YOUR ARTISTRY ✨ Challenge yourself, refine your craft, and discover new dimensions of your artistic potential in an immersive, supportive environment. 4. FIND YOUR ʻOHANA 🤝 Build meaningful relationships with emerging artists and industry professionals from around the world. The connections you make can last a lifetime. 5. EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF HAWAI‘I 🌴 Create extraordinary art surrounded by the breathtaking beauty, vibrant culture, and inspiring spirit of Hawai‘i Island. YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE. Join us for our 2027 season, A SEASON OF HUMANITY, June 20–July 12. 🎭 Applications are NOW OPEN through YAP Tracker! #HPAF2027 #HawaiiPAF #SeasonOfHumanity #SummerInParadise by @hawaiipaf
Singers and pianists: artist applications are NOW OPEN for HPAF 2027! 🌺 Train. Collaborate. Perform. Join Hawai‘i Performing Arts Festival on The Big Island from June 20–July 12, 2027 for Season 23: A Season of Humanity. The best of us. The worst of us. The truth of us. Next summer, we’ll journey from the extraordinary compassion of the Tony Award-winning musical Come From Away to the biting satire of Kurt Weill’s The Threepenny Opera—two landmark works that challenge us to confront who we are, who we aspire to be, and the world we create together. As a training and performance festival, HPAF brings artistic development and stage experience together. Deepen your craft, collaborate with fellow artists, and bring powerful stories to life in a community dedicated to your growth. Your next chapter starts here. Apply now via YAP Tracker (link in bio)! More info at HawaiiPerformingArtsFestival.org. #HawaiiPAF #HPAF2027 #SummerInParadise #SeasonOfHumanity by @hawaiipaf
Hawaii Performing Arts Festival Season 22: A Season of Dreams The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Music and Lyrics by William Finn Book by Rachel Sheinkin Stage Director: Errik Hood Music Director/Conductor: Ron Land Choreographer: Yumeko Stern Asst. Music Director/Pianist: Sydney Wang Lighting Designer: Therrin Eber Projection Designer: Brittany Powell Blaschke Costume Supervisor: Lee Jason Friend Stage Manager: Molly Chun Photographers: Sarah Anderson, Anna Pacheco by @hawaiipaf
Laugh, cheer, and fall in love with the wonderfully quirky world of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. This Tony Award-winning musical is filled with unforgettable characters, hilarious audience participation, and a surprisingly heartfelt story about growing up, belonging, and finding your voice. Featuring a witty, award-winning score performed live by the HPAF Orchestra, Spelling Bee is equal parts comedy and heart—an uplifting theatrical experience for audiences of all ages. ✨ Saturday at 3:00 PM ✨ Sunday at 3:00 PM 📍 Kahilu Theatre Join us for the grand finale of HPAF’s Season of Dreams and experience one of Broadway’s funniest and most beloved musicals. Come early for Behind the Curtain at 2:00 PM and you may even have the chance to be selected as a guest speller in the Bee! Stage Director: Errik Hood Music Director/Conductor: Ron Land Choreographer: Yumeko Stern Asst. Music Director/Pianist: Sydney Wang Lighting Designer: Therrin Eber Projection Designer: Brittany Powell Blaschke Costume Supervisor: Lee Jason Friend Stage Manager: Molly Chun Videographer: Keoni Souza 🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio or at Kahilu.org. #HPAF2026 #HawaiiPAF #SeasonOfDreams #SummerInParadise #DreamWithUs by @hawaiipaf
Mahalo to our valued Hospitality Partner, Fairmont Orchid, for their generous support of Hawaiʻi Performing Arts Festival. Nestled along the breathtaking Kohala Coast, Fairmont Orchid is renowned for its warm Hawaiian hospitality, spectacular oceanfront setting, exceptional dining, and deep commitment to sharing the culture and spirit of Hawaiʻi. Their dedication to creating exceptional guest experiences makes them one of Hawaiʻi Island’s most beloved destinations. We are sincerely grateful to @fairmontorchid for welcoming members of our HPAF ʻohana and helping make our festival experience so memorable. Partnerships like theirs allow our artists, faculty, and guests to experience the very best of Hawaiʻi while celebrating the performing arts. Mahalo for your generosity, your aloha, and for helping make our Season of Dreams possible. ✨ by @hawaiipaf
Thank you Hawai’i Performing Arts Festival for using our dining room for such a wonderful event! Catch an HPAF show at Kahilu Theatre this week! @hawaiipaf @kahilutheatre by @hawaiipaf
Mahalo to our Platinum Season Sponsor, Mauna Kea Resort, for their extraordinary partnership and unwavering support of Hawaiʻi Performing Arts Festival. An icon of Hawaiʻi hospitality for more than 60 years, Mauna Kea Resort has welcomed generations of guests with its breathtaking white sand beach, world-class dining, championship golf, and legendary spirit of aloha. Its commitment to excellence, culture, and community makes it a treasured destination on Hawaiʻi Island. We are deeply grateful for the generosity of @maunakeahotel in helping us bring world-class performing arts to our island and for creating unforgettable experiences for our artists, patrons, and guests throughout the festival season. Mahalo for believing in the power of the arts and for helping make our Season of Dreams possible. ✨ by @hawaiipaf
🐝 Save 25% Through Friday! 🎟️ Don’t miss the final production of HPAF’s 2026 Season of Dreams! ✨ The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 📍 Kahilu Theatre 🗓️ Saturday, 7/18 & Sunday, 7/19 🕒 3:00 PM Use promo code BEE25 to save 25% on tickets to either performance. ⏰ Offer expires Friday at 11:59 PM HST. 🎭 Expect hilarious comedy, unforgettable characters, a Tony Award-winning score, and the chance for audience members to become part of the Bee! 🎟️ Get your tickets now at Kahilu.org. by @hawaiipaf
☕✨ A huge mahalo to our wonderful friends at Waimea Coffee Company for creating their limited-edition Hawaii Performing Arts Festival blend in celebration of our Season of Dreams! Available exclusively at the shop while supplies last, this special roast is the perfect way to savor the final week of HPAF 2026. Whether you’re fueling up before a performance or taking a little piece of the Festival home with you, this coffee is sure to have you dreaming. As we head into the final week of our Season of Dreams, stop by Waimea Coffee Company, grab a bag, and support two local organizations dedicated to bringing community, creativity, and aloha to Hawaiʻi. ☕ Limited edition HPAF blend 🎭 Final week of HPAF 2026 📍 Available now at Waimea Coffee Company—while supplies last! Mahalo @waimeacoffeeco for helping keep our artists, audiences, and volunteers energized all season long! 💙 by @hawaiipaf
Hawaii Performing Arts Festival Season 22: A Season of Dreams Carousel Music by Richard Rodgers Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Stage Director: Kathleen Belcher Music Director/Conductor: Justin John Moniz Choreographer: Kyra Messinetti Asst. Music Director/Pianist: Aaron Hungerford Lighting Designer: Therrin Eber Projection Designer: Brittany Powell Blaschke Costume Designer: Lee Friend Stage Manager: Robert Pierce Photographers: Sarah Anderson, Anna Pacheco ✨ Saturday, 7/11 at 3:00 PM ✨ Sunday, 7/12 at 3:00 PM 📍 Kahilu Theatre 🎟️ Tickets available at the link in our bio or at Kahilu.org. #HPAF2026 #HawaiiPAF #SeasonOfDreams #SummerInParadise #DreamWithUs by @hawaiipaf

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