Palikū Theatre — Attraction in Oʻahu

Just spent a wonderful evening enjoying Windward Community College Paliku Theatre's production of 1776: The Musical! We were blessed and incredibly lucky to have seen "Hamilton" last September on Broadway, so we anticipated that this play would provide more educational insight and genuine entertainment about the founding of our nation. We were not disappointed! You should make every effort to see this outstanding play!

The dynamic story of the first Continental Congress and the creation of the Declaration of Independence is riveting. The script, some of which is taken from actual front line dispatches from General George Washington, is engaging; the acting is stellar; and the musical performances, complete with an orchestra and musicians outfitted in period attire, are excellent! Lead performers Eli Foster as John Adams and Gary Morris as Benjamin Franklin are particularly enjoyable, along with their fellow patriot and author of the Declaration Thomas Jefferson, portrayed by Neil Scheibelhut. No question, the most gifted singer in the cast is John Adams' wife, Abigail, played by Kate Sarff. The audience eavesdrops on the couple's intimate written correspondence which is played out face-to-face in tender, heart-tugging words and songs throughout the play. Director Miles Phillips is to be congratulated for pulling together such a talented cast and a truly...

Children of Eden

I know the story of Adam and Eve. I know the story of Noah. I’ve seen many versions of them. This is the first time seen this version and #imabrightkid and #palikutheatre’s production of Children of Eden does not disappoint.

Michael Bright leads the show as both Adam and Noah with co-leads Jade Stice and Jade Bright completing the partnership. The musical numbers range from church choir energy to a jazzy temptation piece into a glorious broadway number and peaking with a hand clapping gospel celebration. The ensemble cast, ever present on stage, added to the sense that this is a family story to which all need to pay attention.

Ultimately, this show just simply blew me away. This powerful combination of a well written show, Palikū Theater’s awesome layout, and I’m A Bright Kid Foundation’s strong history of musical theater makes a powerhouse show that needs to be seen. Only two more weekends to catch this show so...

It's an older theater. Plenty of parking is available. Bigger vehicles i recommend parking along the street rather than in a stale. Our full-size 4dr crew pickup truck stuck out of the stale so much others couldn't pass. For people that need front door service, there's around about fir dropping off only. For taller people like myself, the leg room is very tight. My knee was about 3 inches from the head sitting in front. The stairs are very steep, and there are no stairs lighting. That said, the harmonics is very good. The venue Ugle Duckling sounded great, and I didn't feel we missed anything sitting halfway up to the right side. Some other bigger theaters have blind spots, Paliku does not. All in all, this is a beautiful theater, clean...