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Thursday, September 5, 1996


OPENING

"Barefoot Fugue": Absurdist play from Japan makes its English-language debut, 11 p.m. Friday, Ernst Lab Theatre, UH-Manoa's Kennedy Theatre. Ohta Shogo's "Fugue" observes the vital, critical moments in people's lives that are often overlooked. With Aaron G. Banuilos, Lee Chen and Cora Yamagata. Directed and translated by Naoko Maeshiba. Repeats 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 21. Admission $5; discounts available. Information: 956-7655.

"Les Miserables": People pursue their dreams or responsibilities during the French Revolution, 8 p.m. Sept. 11, Blaisdell Concert Hall. Cameron Mackintosh presents the Broadway national tour with Craig Shulman, Lea Salonga, Ryam Rumbaugh and Janel Parrish. Second preview 1 p.m. Sept. 12; gala opening 7 p.m. Sept. 12; then show repeats at 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Sept. 28; added shows 8 p.m. Sept. 23 and 2 p.m. Sept. 27. Admission $35, $65 and $79 for gala opening; $27 to $69.50 for Sept. 11 preview, $19.50 to $49.50 for Sept. 12 preview (signed performance); $25 to $55 for Sept. 27 matinee; for other performances, $35, $65 and $79 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees, and $30, $57.50 and $72.50 other days. Information: 591-2211.

"Tommy": A deaf, dumb and blind kid who excels at pinball becomes a cult hero, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11, Manoa Valley Theatre. The rock musical by Peter Townshend and The Who features Michael Dawson, Cassandra Harrell and Alison L.B. Maldonado. Tommy is double cast at ages 4 and 10, with Jason DeLuca and Mark Kanemura at age 10. Directed by Andrew Sakaguchi and Karen Brilliande, musical direction by Melina Lillios and choreography by Sakaguchi. Repeats 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 4 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 29. Admission $23 to $30; discounts available. Information: 988-6131.


CONTINUING

"Annie": An orphan's faith in a brighter tomorrow attracts helpful friends. Army Community Theatre's production of the Broadway musical features Stephanie Fodor, Andee Gibbs and David Kleist. Directed by Glenn Cannon, with musical direction by Lina Jeong Doo and choreography by Grace Bell. Repeats 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays through Sept. 21 at Richardson Theatre. Admission $12 and $15 general; $6 and $8 children. Information: 438-4480 or 438-5230.

"The Hula Mooners": Plate Lunch Theatre presents a local version of "The Honeymooners," with Ray Bumatai, Cyndi Mayo Souza, Cora Lei Rivera and Bruce Hale. Directed by Karen Brilliande. This episode, "Never Play with Matches," repeats 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 21 at Top of the Hill restaurant, Kaimuki. Admission $15. Information: 735-7828.

"Imagination": Musical adventure for the family. Repeats 7 and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays at Ala Moana Centerstage. Free. Information: 955-9517.

"Othello": A man allows his doubts to destroy his marriage to a woman from a different culture. Al Harrington has the title role in this version of Shakespeare's tragedy, set in Kamehameha's Hawaii. Cast includes Richard MacPherson and Laura Bach. Directed by Victoria Racimo. Repeats 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 6 at Kumu Kahua Theatre. No performance Sept. 13, added show 8 p.m. Oct. 2. Admission on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays $15 general, $12 seniors, $10 students; other days, $12 general, $10 students. Information: 536-4441.

"Pas de 2": The UH Department of Asian Studies presents two award-winning plays from the Philippines. Agapito Joaquin's "The Tin Roof" (original title "Bubungang Lata") engages poverty and dreams in battle in the slums of Manila. "Seven Years!" ("Pitong Taon"), by Purita and Fidel Sicam, parodies a courtship on the brink. With Hoku Akiu, Dwayne Dumlao and Tess Zarsoza. Directed by Boots Pascual. Repeats 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at UH-Manoa's Music Building, Room 36. Donation requested. Information: 523-8024.

"Ten Percent Revue": Tom Weinberg's musical comedy celebrates the triumphs and tragedies of gay and lesbian life. Cast includes Kawiki Vick, Michael Paekukui, Karin Valasek, Ben Perry and Diana Carter Anderson. Repeats 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 4 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 22 at Little Theatre, Windward Community College. Performances Sept. 13 and 14 will benefit the Gay and Lesbian Community Center. Admission $15 general, $13.50 seniors. Information: 247-6939.


DANCE

"Infinity": Honolulu Dance Studio blends drama, ballet, jazz and street dance, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, at Bright Theater, Castle High School. Admission in advance $10 general and $12 reserved; $12 and $15 at the door. Tickets available at Honolulu Workout and Step-N-Up. Information: 261-1828 or 524-8455.


AUDITIONS

Hawaii Pacific University: For Arthur Miller's tragedy "A View from the Bridge," 7 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Theatre. Prepare to read from the script. Call 254-0853. Performances begin Nov. 15.

Honolulu Chorale: Come for voice placement 6 p.m. Sept. 10, 17 and 24. Rehearsals are 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays in St. Andrew's Priory Band Room. Call Reno Villaren at 941-4266 or Patrick Tanian at 944-8017.

Honolulu Theatre for Youth: Actors ages 12 to 20 needed for "Theatrefest '96," noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 14 at University Lab School auditorium. Call 839-9885 for an appointment. Performances begin in November.

Windward Community College Players: Seeking women and musicians for the musical "Quilters," a celebration of American pioneer life, 2 to 5 p.m. Sept. 14 and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 15 at Little Theatre. Appointments can be arranged. Prepare to sing and read from the script. Call 235-0077 ext. 446 or 235-7446. Performances begin Nov. 8.

Army Community Theatre: For the big-band musical "Over Here!" 7 p.m. Sept. 16, 17 and 18. Scripts for perusal at Fort Shafter Library. Call 438-4480 or 438-5230. Performances begin Nov. 21.

Actors and stage crew wanted: Auditions for "The World of Sholom Aleichem," 7 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at Temple Emanu-El's Social Hall. Glenn Cannon will direct. Call 595-7521 or 956-2110. Performances will be Nov. 16 and 17.

Diamond Head Theatre: For "Born Yesterday," 7 p.m. Sept. 20 and 2 p.m. Sept. 21, with callbacks Sept. 22. Stefanie Smart will play Billie Dawn. Call 734-8763. Performances begin Nov. 1.



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