Diamond Head Theatre will launch its 2025-26 stage season this fall, with the Hawaii premiere of the Tony-nominated “Come From Away,” a sentimental show with 9/11 roots, debuting Sept.12, 2025. It brings down the curtain with a popular finale, the Tony-winning “Les Misérables,” the world’s most beloved musical based on Victor Hugo’s iconic novel, bowing July 31, 2026.
“Next season, we focus on presenting powerful, inspirational stories with an eclectic lineup of shows that offer entertainment for all ages, from keiki to kupuna,” said Trevor Tamashiro, DHT executive director.
For the first time in recent memory, DHT will host an all-musical season, answering the wishes of most season ticket holders. No dramas, no comedies…just four major melodic treasures and two newbies tucked in between the bookend shows. But the fresh pair of shows will be surprises – one is making its Broadway debut this month, the other will be a fresh, celebratory, fueling a feel-good Christmas! season.
The show lineup is as follows:
- Come From Away, Sept. 12, 2025 through Oct. 5, 2025. The production is based on true events of Sept. 11, 2001, when 38 aircrafts transporting thousands of passengers, were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland, because of the tragedy happening in New York City’s Twin Towers, the Pentagon in Washington D.C., and in Pennsylvania. The small town welcomed the thousands of passenters diverted to its community, since plane traffic, landings and departures, were halted. The Newfoundlanders provided food, music, and bunks, opening their hearts and doors overcoming cultural and language barriers, in an extraordinary act of kindness and aloha, demonstrating resilience, hospitality and humanity in a time of dire need. The show’s creators, Irene Sankoff and David Hein, were nominated for a Tony.
- “Piney Needlesmith and the Road Less Traveled,” Nov. 21, 2025 to Dec. 7, 2025 — This whimsical production is a heartwarming holiday show – a feel-good Christmas gift! – about a misfit pine tree, an 8-year-old girl named Piney in search of her place in the world. With the help of a charismatic polar bear, Piney embarks on an unforgettable adventure. The score (music and lyrics) is by Hawaii’s Roslyn Catracchia (of Lisa Matsumoto’s “Once Upon One Time” trilogy) and Utah’s Peter Seibert (“Captain Marvel”), her new collaborator. The show reflects the spirit of the holidays and maintains an uplifting tone, capturing the wonders of the holidays and targets all ages, including children of all ages.
- “The Last Five Years,” Jan. 23, 2026 through Feb. 8, 2026 — This contemporary musical follows two New Yorkers, rising author Jamie and aspiring actress Cathy, as they fall in and out of love as they navigate the complexities of their relationship over a five-year span. The heralded score, by acclaimed Tony-winning Jason Robert Brown, is a draw, and talk about fresh and new … this show, winner of two Drama Desk Awards, is pegged for a March 18 to May 4 run on Broadway this year.
- “West Side Story,” March 20, 2026 through April 5, 2026 — This is the classic that has everything: a love story coupled with gang warfare inspired by Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” Leonard Bernstein’s iconic, soaring score, Stephen Sondheim’s memorable, moving lyrics, the stunning choreography of Jerome Robbins. The tunes are indelible, including “Maria” “Tonight,” “America,” “I Feel Pretty,” “Somewhere.”
- “Funny Girl,” May 22, 2026 to June 7, 2026.– This beloved evergreen explores the rise and radiance of Fanny Brice, the aspiring girl with can-do determination, from New York’s Lower East Side. She succeeds in becoming one of Broadway’s brightest stars; the role unofficially is “owned” by Barbra Streisand, who originated the part on Broadway and recreated the role in the movie, elevating such signature hits as “I’m the Greatest Star,” “Don’t Rain on My Parade,” and “People.” The songs are by Jule Styne (music) and Bob Merrill (lyrics) with book by Isobel Lennart.
- “Les Misérables,” July 31, 2026 through Aug. 9, 2026 – History is on the side of “Les Misérables,” aka “Les Mis,” winner of more than 100 international awards and enjoyed by more than 130 million people globally and fifth in the Top 10 most-viewed Broadway shows. Based on Victor Hugo’s novel and set in 19th century France, this is a powerful tale of passion, redemption and revolution, about Jean Valjean, his unjust imprisonment for 19 years and his enduring life of mistrust and mistreatment. With book by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg, music by Schonberg and lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer, the entire score is loaded with major jewels as “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “Do You Hear the People Sing,” “One Day More,” “Castle on a Cloud,” “In My Life,” “Master of the House” and “Stars.” “Les Mis” was nominated for 12 Tony Awards in 1987, and won eight, including Best Musical.
Season subscriptions start at $174, guaranteeing seats to the entire season of shows. Subscriptions begin this summer; single tickets go on sale later, date to be announced.
To become a subscriber, visit www.diamondheadtheatre.com or call the box office at (808) 733-0274…
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