The chilly, magical world of Arendelle comes to life at Diamond Head Theatre, beginning tonight (July 26), when Disney’s “Frozen” opens with all its glory.
The musical, playing through Aug. 25, already has sold out on certain dates, so to avoid disappointment, secure your tickets soon.
The tale of love and acceptance between sisters Elsa and Anna – including, of course, the mega-hit song “Let It Go” and whimsical characters as Olaf– have origins in the Academy Award-winning animated film which was transferred to the Broadway stage.
Charlie Williams is director-choreographer of the family spectacle and Jenny Shiroma is musical director.
The cast features Alanna Poelzing (Anna), Alana Clayson (Elsa), Kimo Kaona (Hans), Legrand Tolo Lawrence (Kristoff) and Kyle Malis (Olaf).
Sam Budd and Jill Jackson will alternate as Sven,
Natalie Coleman and Hayden Lau will alternate as Young Anna and
Kirra Baughn and Katie Walthall will alternate as Young Elsa.
Others in the cast: Michael Abdo (Weselton), David Weaver (Oaken), Olivia Manayan (Queen Iduna), Lee Nebe (King Agnarr), Anthony Orsillo (Pabbie), and Nicole Villejo (Bulda).
The sizeable ensemble includes Nikki Bagaw, Landon Ballesteros, Chandler Converse, Sammy Houghtailing, Megan Hovick, Amber Kauinui, Pono Lundell, Tai Malalis, Olivia Manayan, Lee Nebe, Anthony Orsillo, Brandon Sorilla, Marie Staples, Anya Teruya, Nicole Villejo, David Weaver, Presley Wheeler, and Alexandria Zinov.
Curtain times: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 3 p.m. Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays, through Aug. 25.
Tickets: $68, at (808) 733-0274, or www.diamondheadtheatre.com …
Bright Kids’ ‘Imagine’ in weekend run
Island youngsters, who have been participating in an I’m a Bright Kid Foundation series of summer workshops, will be featured in a four-show, three-day production tonight (July 26) through Sunday (July 28) at Paliku Theatre, at Windward Community College.
Themed “Imagine,” the musical is the culmination of a five-and-a-half-week program of performing arts education that target theatrical life skills, enabling the participants to undergo acting and dancing training leading to the 50-minute live stage show.
About 40 youngsters, aged 6 to17, have been rehearsing for the showcase, as part of IABK’s ongoing program to preserve and perpetuate the legacy of the late director-educator, Ronald Bright. Allan Lau, mentored by Bright, is directing the production.
Curtain time: 7 p.m. today (July 26), 2 and 7 p.m. tomorrow (July 27) and 2 p.m. Sunday (July 28).
Tickets: $24 for adults, $19 for seniors over 65, youths 12-17, military with ID; $14, youths 6 to 11, at www.imabrightkid.org, (802) 395-1695 or https://cur8.com/schedule/item/24380/226586?event=85196&date=226586
And that’s Show Biz…