Blackbird Presents and the Maui Arts & Cultural Center present a world premiere screening Saturday, June 10 outdoors under the stars in the A&B Amphitheater and Yokouchi Pavilion featuring an in-person introduction by Willie Nelson of the recent filmed concert event at the Hollywood Bowl honoring his 90th birthday.

The Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 film features a selection of star-studded highlights from the historic two-day concert recorded live in April. 

Tickets go on sale online only Saturday, June 3 at 10 a.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., with the in-person introduction by Willie at 7 p.m.

Proceeds from the event benefit the Maui Food Bank.

The film will begin a limited national theatrical release the following day and features a selection of the most memorable moments and unforgettable collaborations from the star-studded two-day concert event celebrating Willie Nelson’s milestone 90th birthday. 

This concert film, recorded live on April 29 and 30, 2023 before a sold-out crowd at the legendary Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles includes once-in-a-lifetime performances by Willie Nelson, Keith Richards, Snoop Dogg, George Strait, Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, Neil Young, The Lumineers, Gary Clark Jr., Sheryl Crow, Jack Johnson, Billy Strings and many more.

The concert film will include highlights from across the two nights of shows with full performances and special guest presentations. Fans will be treated to an immersive experience with a cinematic presentation celebrating one of Maui’s own – Willie Nelson. 

The Willie 90th birthday concert event sold out instantly, but now Maui fans can experience this celebrated event honoring a living legend as if they were in the front row.

Tickets are $40 plus applicable fees. Prices increase day of show. Tickets go on sale online only at 10 a.m., June 3. All tickets are General Admission with no seating provided other than limited seating for kupuna and bleachers at the rear of the amphitheater. Ticket buyers should bring blankets, mats or low back beach chairs and spread out on the amphitheater lawn. No outside food and beverages allowed and both will be available for purchase on site.

All ticket sales are online only at MauiArts.org. The MACC Box Office is not open for window sales but is available for ticketing inquiries only Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., by phone at 808-242-SHOW (7469) or email boxoffice@mauiarts.org.

PHOTO: Lukas and Willie Nelson (4.29.23). Credit Randall Michelson