Piney Needlesmith and the Road Less Traveled
NOVEMBER 21 TO DECEMBER 7
A world premiere of a joyful new holiday musical about a scrappy little tree with big dreams.
Piney Needlesmith has never quite fit in at the North Pole, where Perfect Christmases are carefully crafted year after year. But when she stumbles upon a heartbreaking letter from a child who’s lost his holiday spirit, Piney sets out on a daring adventure to help. Alongside a ragtag group of North Pole misfits, she faces avalanches, pitfalls, and the relentless Inspector Agatha, all while discovering the true meaning of the season. Filled with humor, heart, and a dazzling original score, Piney is a magical reminder that the best holidays are the ones that embrace the unexpected. Call (808) 733-0274 for tickets. Box Office hours are Monday through Friday from 10 am to 4 pm.
OUR STORY ON STAGE
In 1915, The Footlights was formed as a new theatrical group in Honolulu. The Amazons was its first production and starred many prominent Honolulu citizens inlcuding Will Lewers, Mrs. Walter F. Dillingham, Helen Alexander, Margaret Center and Gerrit Wilder. Held at Honolulu Opera House, where the historic Merchant Street Post Office now stands, these collective performances would serve as the spirited beginning of America’s third-oldest, continuously operating theatre.
In 1934, the wildly popular Footlights evolved into Honolulu Community Theatre. Its original mission still stands: “Community service through the art of theatre, involving Hawaii’s people as audience members, stage crew and performers.”
During World War II, thousands of troops were entertained at more than 300 performances throughout the Pacific (a tradition that continued with the Pacific tour of Ain’t Misbehavin’ during the 1990 season).
Honolulu Community Theatre found a home to call its own in 1952. It took up permanent residence in Honolulu’s Gold Coast District of Diamond Head. Back then, Fort Ruger was a critical army base that included a military residential community and an aging movie house that was built in the 1930s. Although never designed for stage productions, the war-era movie house was retrofitted to the extent it could. A scene shop and costume center were added. Installation of lighting and sound systems were made in the 1980s.
In 1990, a new name for an old friend was given. Honolulu Community Theatre became Diamond Head Theatre. The aging theatre house was reimagined and a contemporary and visionary live theatre was opened in January 2023. DHT’s Fort Ruger Theatre closed on October 2022 with an encore performance of Anything Goes. Support is needed for phase II redevelopment of the Theatrical Arts Building devoted to education programs, a costume center and offices.
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Diamond Head Theatre brings Hawaii together to celebrate music, dance and the art of performance with spirited shows, a continuum of classes and exciting experiences for the entire ohana.