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Maui OnStage announces 2026 theater season at the Historic ʻĪao Theater

Maui OnStage has announced its 2026 theater season, a rich lineup of five productions ranging from classic mysteries to family-friendly musicals and a world premiere by a local playwright.

33 years after first playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter in ‘The Rocky Horror Show,’ Eric Gilliom is ready for his last run

The 62-year-old will play the lead role in the cult classic for the eighth and final time during a run from Oct. 17 to Nov. 2 at the historic ʻIao Theater on Maui.

Maui OnStage’s ‘Flowers of Hawaiʻi’ premieres Friday

Maui OnStage opens Lee Cataluna’s “Flowers of Hawaiʻi” on Friday, Feb. 14 and runs for three weekends at the Historic ʻĪao Theater.

‘Nutcracker Sweets’ opens Dec. 14 at Maui OnStage

Momentum Dance Maui and Maui OnStage open the festive and family-friendly holiday favorite “Nutcracker Sweets” on Saturday, Dec. 14 for six performances only. 

Maui OnStage presents ‘Murder on the Orient Express’

Maui OnStage opens Agatha Christie’s classic mystery “Murder on the Orient Express” on Friday, Nov. 8 at the Historic ʻĪao Theater. The play runs for three weekends.

The Sewing Hui collaborates with Maui OnStage for the production of Seussical

Most recently, The Sewing Hui collaborated with Maui OnStage for their production of the musical Seussical, based on the works of Dr. Seuss. This production runs from July 12 to Aug. 4, 2024 at the Historical ‘Īao Theater in Wailuku. Costume Director Jennifer Oberg led the passionate team of volunteers in creating a unique costume wardrobe for this whimsical production.