Experience a Vintage Holiday Classic with Maui OnStage’s New Production

Maui OnStage is delighted to announce its holiday production of “A 1940s Radio Christmas Carol,” running Nov. 21 through Dec. 7 at the historic ʻĪao Theater.

Set in a bustling 1940s New York radio station on Christmas Eve, this heartwarming musical reimagines Dickens’ classic tale as a live radio broadcast. Audiences will experience a whirlwind of witty radio personalities, zany sound effects, and festive music, as the backstage drama intertwines with Scrooge’s journey of redemption.

Featured characters include Clifton Feddington, William St. Claire, Cholly Butts, Judith Davenport, Sally Simpson, and an ensemble of lively Feddington Players whose interactions light up the holiday season.

This production is helmed by Dale Button as director—a cherished figure whose decades of involvement have shaped Maui OnStage—with musical direction by Vania Jerome and costume direction by Jennifer Oberg, all renowned for their artistry and dedication to Maui’s performing arts community.

High School Musical lyricist Faye Greenberg and composer David Wohl have written four delightful period songs for the Feddington Players, and swing arrangements of many Christmas standards. Seamlessly combining drama and comedy, heartbreak and hope, A 1940’s Radio Christmas Carol will sing its way into your heart.

Performances are scheduled for Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m., from
Nov. 21 to Dec. 7. Tickets are available for $10–$45 at www.mauionstage.com.

Kamaʻāina Loan & Cash for Gold continues tradition of supporting Maui Onstage’s Christmas Show at the historic ʻĪao Theater

Kamaʻāina Loan & Cash for Gold is once again supporting Maui Onstage as the sole sponsor of this year’s ʻĪao Theater Christmas show, continuing a decades-long tradition of giving back to the local arts community.

For generations, the ʻĪao Theater has been a gathering place for Maui residents to celebrate creativity, culture, and holiday spirit. Kamaʻāina Loan’s decades of sponsorship helps ensure this cherished community tradition continues to thrive for families across the island.

“Maui Onstage and the ʻĪao Theater are at the heart of our island’s performing arts,” said Richard Dan of Kamaʻāina Loan & Cash for Gold. “We’re grateful to help keep the lights shining on a stage that means so much to our community.”

The Dan family and Kamaʻāina Loan have quietly supported the arts and local organizations throughout Maui for decades. Their partnership with Maui Onstage reflects a shared belief that community enrichment and cultural preservation are vital to a strong and connected island.

In addition to this long-standing support, Kamaʻāina Loan also recently donated a large number of ʻukulele to the schools of West Maui, continuing their commitment to uplifting local students and strengthening the community through meaningful giving.