Liliuokalani: Historical drama tells the story of Hawaiis last queen, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Hawaii Theatre. Leo Anderson Akana plays the queen, with Roseanne Kalamau Anderson as her lady-in-waiting. Paoakalani Productions play will tour the neighbor islands in October and November. Admission $9 and $13 general; $5 and $8 for students and seniors, or with Aloha Festivals ribbon. Information: 528-0506.
Imagination: Musical adventure for the
family. Repeats 7 and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays at Ala Moana Centerstage. Free. Information: 955-9517.
Les Miserables: Cameron Mackintosh presents the Broadway national tour with Craig Shulman, Lea Salonga, Ryam Rumbaugh and Janel Parrish. Repeats 2 and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Blaisdell Concert Hall. Admission for Friday matinee $25, $40 and $55; for evening shows and Sunday matinees $35, $65 and $79; other shows $30, $57.50 and $72.50. Information: 545-4000.
Othello: A man allows his doubts to destroy his marriage. Al Harrington has the title role in this version of Shakespeares tragedy, set in Kamehamehas 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; 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.
Tommy: A deaf, dumb and blind kid who excels at pinball becomes a cult hero. The rock musical by Peter Townshend and The Who features Michael Dawson, Cassandra Harrell and Alison L.B. Maldonado. Directed by Andrew Sakaguchi and Karen Brilliande, musical direction by Melina Lillios and choreography by Sakaguchi. Repeats 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 4 p.m. Sunday at Manoa Valley Theatre. Admission $23 to $30; discounts available. Information: 988-6131.
Trapped: Seven strangers are forced together in this avant-garde piece presented by the Actors Group. Directed by Dave Winston-Barge. Repeats 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 12 at Yellow Brick Studio, 625 Keawe St. Admission $8. Information: 732-2650.
Mimi Wisnosky and dancers past and present from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and Kapiolani Community College. At 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the UH Temporary Dance Building, on the lower campus across the street from the tennis courts. A $5 donation will fund special educational opportunities for students. Call 956-3264.
Leeward Community College: For a postmodern approach to Molieres Tartuffe, 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday in the Theatre. Some roles require gymnastic ability. See scripts at the Arts and Humanities Office, FA 109. Call 455-0629. Performances begin Nov. 8.
Polynesian group: Polynesian dancers, women and men, wanted, Saturday and Sunday. Musicians also wanted. Call 239-7044.
Power Teens: Educational theater program seeks charming, outgoing teens to be trained as actors, Oct. 5. Teens will tour island schools, perform on television and radio and earn community service credits. Call 955-4080 ext. 346 for an appointment. Sponsored by Hale Kipa Youth Services.
Broadway and national tour: Open auditions for Asian and Asian-American singers, ages 18 to 35, for Miss Saigon, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 18 and 19 at Leeward Community College Theatre. Sign up from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on those days. Current photo and resume required. Call 732-7733.
Those unable to make the open call can send photo and resume to: Johnson-Liff Associates, 1501 Broadway, New York NY 10036, Attn: Miss Saigon.