The Palace Theater is proud to present the second annual variety show competition A Night of Island Stars, produced in association with Malama Arts. 16 finalists are competing for the grand prize of $1000, selected by a panel of 3 judges on the night of the show. This unique variety show promises a family friendly, fun filled evening filled with music, dance, aerial and more! All acts are eligible for the Audience Choice Award, so come ready to Vote for your favorite performer. 2024 Finalists include: Meili Aspen Chloe Dellinger Zoe Douglas Lily Faria Shayna Cohen Hannah Kaplon Josh Payne Diego Gutierez Maddox and Maverick Wilder Caden Muller Sean O'Phelan The Breaking Crew Amelia Titus Fae Kiera Mazurik Anika Valdez/Nahla Severance The evening is MC'd by Ku'ehu Mauga

Set in unoccupied Africa during the early days of World War II: An American expatriate meets a former lover, with unforseen complications.

The Palace Theater is proud to host Hilo Education Arts Repertory Theatre (HEART)'s production of the beloved musical CHICAGO. Opening June 28th and running through July 14 for 9 performances. TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW $15 Student + $5 Program Fee (only available for purchase directly from the Palace Box Office with presentation of valid Student ID) $20 General Admission + $5 Program Fee $25 Priority Orchestra + $5 Program Fee All sales final. Tickets are non-refundable or transferable. Seating is assigned for all performances, seats are selected at the time of transaction. $5 Program fee applied to all tickets supports the continuing mission of the Palace and HEART to provide educational experience for young performers in productions that educate, entertain and inspire our culturally diverse community. Full Performance Schedule: Friday June 28th @ 7pm Saturday June 29th @ 7pm Sunday June 30th @ 3pm Friday July 5th @ 7pm Saturday July 6th @ 7pm Sunday July 7th @ 3pm Friday July 12th @ 7pm Saturday July 13th @ 7pm Sunday July 14th @ 3pm Doors, Box Office, and Concessions open 1 hour prior to each performance. Show Synopsis: In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap...until he finds out he's been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another "Merry Murderess," Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the "American Dream": fame, fortune, and acquittal. This sharp-edged satire features a dazzling score that sparked immortal staging by Bob Fosse. CHICAGO by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb Based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins Script adaptation by David Thompson Produced thru special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

Classic Adventures on the Big Screen! Old timey heroes of yesteryear showcased on the silver screen featuring Zorro, The Batman, Popeye, The Three Stooges and Flash Gordon, complete with vintage commercials.

The Palace Theater is proud to present FOUREVER FAB, a live concert tribute to The Beatles. Celebrating the 60th year of The Beatles US Invasion. Tickets available now $35 General Admission $45 Priority Orchestra all tickets $5 more on day of Show. Seating is assigned for this show, seats are selected at time of ticket purchase. All sales final. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Beloved ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro returns to the Palace stage for an intimate concert performance. The Palace Theater is proud to present Jake Shimabukuro live in concert on May 24th at 7pm. Doors, Box Office and concessions open at 6pm. Tickets available now: $55 Priority Orchestra $35 General Admission All tickets $5 more on day of show. All sales final, tickets are non-refundable or transferable. Ticket sales benefit the historic Palace Theater.

Set on a colorful Greek island, the plot serves as a background for a wealth of ABBA songs. A young woman Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) about to be married discovers through an old diary of her mother's that any one of three men could be her father. She invites all three to the wedding without telling her mother, Donna (Meryl Streep), who was once the lead singer of Donna and the Dynamos, In the meantime, Donna has invited her backup singers, Rosie and Tanya to the wedding. Joing up with an eclectic cast of characters and groovy ABBA sing-alongs as Sophie and Donna grow in love, family, and friendship. This anniversary event also includes a special featurette, Meryl's Big Number, never-before-seen on the big screen!

Mermaids’ Lament is about two women: Oee (Dayva Summer Escobar) who suffered an incredible trauma that left her mute and she may or may not be a mermaid. Her therapist, Dr. Nell Jamison (Justina Mattos) battles with anxiety herself, attempts to help Oee overcome her perceived delusions and connect with her reality. Together, they navigate treacherous waters to find a way to break through the surface and into the light.

Ho'okahi Wai 'O Ka Like - We Are One

Based on the book If It’s Not Impossible…: The Life of Sir Nicholas Winton by Barbara Winton, ONE LIFE tells the incredible, emotional true story of Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton (Flynn), a young London broker who visits Prague in December 1938. In a race against time, Winton convinces Trevor Chadwick (Sharp) and Doreen Warriner (Garai) of the British Committee for Refugees in Czechoslovakia to rescue hundreds of predominantly Jewish children before Nazi occupation closes the borders. Fifty years later, Nicky (Hopkins) is haunted by the fate of the children he wasn’t able to bring to safety in England. It’s not until the BBC show “That’s Life!” re-introduces him to some of those he helped rescue that he finally begins to come to terms with the guilt and grief he carried – all the while skyrocketing from anonymity to a national hero.

Live in concert on Friday May 31st @ 7:00pm. From the sidewalk to the stage, Streetlight Cadence will have you smiling, singing, and hopping on your feet before the evening’s end. A welcome departure from cookie-cutter pop music playlists - in an amazing display of lyrical storytelling and instrumental prowess. Originally formed in Honolulu, Streetlight Cadence has captured the hearts of many through their warm spirit and electric sound. You’ll know from the moment the show starts that this will not be an ordinary concert. It’s been a decade of living rooms and stadiums, but every audience adds something new. On the largest stages, the band pays homage to their busking days while bringing acoustic thunder to the most intimate settings. They even made an Emmy®-nominated television series about it! Really, it’s unsuspecting and welcoming, for friends old and new. If you dig acoustic folk rock vibes with hints of classical and bluegrass, and are looking for a spectacular show with a bunch of down-to-earth musicians that feels like hanging out with family - Streetlight Cadence won’t disappoint.

The Makaha Sons bring their iconic harmonies and joyful banter back to the historic Palace stage as part of the Hawaiian Roots concert series to benefit the Palace Theater.

Thomas A. Anderson is a man living two lives. By day he is an average computer programmer and by night a hacker known as Neo. Neo has always questioned his reality, but the truth is far beyond his imagination. Neo finds himself targeted by the police when he is contacted by Morpheus, a legendary computer hacker branded a terrorist by the government. Morpheus awakens Neo to the real world, a ravaged wasteland where most of humanity have been captured by a race of machines that live off of the humans' body heat and electrochemical energy and who imprison their minds within an artificial reality known as the Matrix. As a rebel against the machines, Neo must return to the Matrix and confront the agents: super-powerful computer programs devoted to snuffing out Neo and the entire human rebellion.

Tumua returns to the Palace stage for a night of stand up comedy as part of The Warrior Tour. Tumua is presented by BAMP Project. Tumua is a stand-up comedian, podcaster, former collegiate athlete, and social media personality. His online presence reaches over 600 thousand + followers combined (Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, YouTube). Tumua was born and raised on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. His social media sketches and stand-up bits are very well known in the Polynesian community throughout the world! As a stand-up comic, Tumua has been selling out clubs, theaters, and even arenas all across the nation! In December 2021, Tumua sold out the Blaisdell Concert Hall three times in Honolulu Hawaii (2,100 seater) within hours! Also, he recently sold out the Blaisdell Arena (6,500 seater) in November, 2022. In 2023 Tumua performed in 22 cities, 11 states, and 5 islands. Catch Tumua Live at his new upcoming 2024 National Tour... "The Warrior Tour"

A 1920s English seaside town bears witness to a farcical and occasionally sinister scandal in this riotous mystery comedy. Based on a stranger than fiction true story, WICKED LITTLE LETTERS follows two neighbours: deeply conservative local Edith Swan (Olivia Colman) and rowdy Irish migrant Rose Gooding (Jessie Buckley). When Edith and fellow residents begin to receive wicked letters full of unintentionally hilarious profanities, foul-mouthed Rose is charged with the crime. The anonymous letters prompt a national uproar, and a trial ensues. However, as the town’s women - led by Police Officer Gladys Moss (Anjana Vasan) - begin to investigate the crime themselves, they suspect that something is amiss, and Rose may not be the culprit after all.