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A Century Of Great Entertainment
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After that, Dunn guarantees a year’s worth of blockbuster programming that covers genres fit for the whole family.
Amazing acts have per- formed within the walls of Hawai‘i Theatre for 10 de- cades, and Dunn includes in that assembly the local hula hālau, dance groups and non- profits who stage productions at the Chinatown playhouse year after year. The theater — on both the state and Nation-
al Register of Historic Places — is a monumental gathering place for friends and family to create lifetime memories, and it’s always looking for help to continue that legacy.
no government funding.
The giving hearts behind Hawai‘i Theatre who love the arts have propelled the historic site through the first 100 years, and it’s what will get it through the next century. “We survived one of the darkest times that the theater has ever faced and came out
working on solidifying the Pride of the Pacific’s next cen- tury of service. For inspiration and a bit of encouragement, he looks to those who have come before him, like Sarah Richards, who served at the helm of the nonprofit for 25 years as president. Richards led the charge that secured more than $32 million to restore Hawai‘i Theatre to its current glory, and as the
facility enters a new century in Honolulu, Dunn is poised to ensure it remains on center stage for generations to come.
He recalls past perfor- mances by Stars of American Ballet, rock band Jefferson Star Ship, The Beach Boys and hip-hop artist Jay Park as
“We’re thankful to those who recognize the value of our nonprofit venue and help support through donors, mem- berships, contributions and volunteering,” he says, add- ing that the theater receives
the other side,” he says. Now, Dunn and the rest of the Hawai‘i Theatre staff are
“Through their leadership and dedication, we have this amazing community treasure still with us today, and it’s up to us now to continue sup- porting the theater so it’ ll be here for the next 100 years,” he says.
PHOTOS COURTESY HAWAI‘I THEATRE
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leon Dynamite film panel on Sept. 16, featuring not only a screening of the cult movie classic, but also a Q&A with two of the film’s stars. Then, Augie T takes the stage Sept. 17 for a comedy showcase, followed by a children’s ed- ucation program partnership with Pacific Academy of the Performing Arts to debut The Wizard of Oz Sept. 21- 25. Finally, rock band Hot Tuna performs acoustic hits Sept. 30.
some of his favorites, and the hope, he adds, is to reach en- tertainment lovers of all ages, styles and preferences who will then build long-lasting relationships with the theater.
“We adjust to the commu- nity’s changing needs,” he shares. “Our future is solidify- ing the diversity or program- ming and giving everyone a good taste of entertainment in the genres they would most like to see.”
(Above left) Art deco in the orchestra lobby; (above right) people working behind the scenes back in the day.
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