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I consider the Paliku theater to be the most beautiful theater on Oahu. It is located on the Windward Community College campus with ample free parking in a large lot right next to the theater and adjacent areas. I saw the Phantom of the Opera at this theater about 6 years ago and just recently saw The King and I. They were both wonderful Productions. The theater is air-conditioned with clean restrooms located just outside. You must climb two or three flights of stairs depending on where you're sitting. On the second floor Lobby level there's an area for a reception. During the intermission of The King and I, there were soft drinks, candies and even red and white wine available for purchase or donation just outside. Be sure to reserve your seats early and the fifth row are the best recommended seats because it is the first row that is elevated and you have a partition in front of you to rest your program. No one is directly in front of you at your eye level.
This was my first time at Paliku Theatre and I was in awe how intimate the venue is. I got to see, "The Wiz" the stage look big but what kind of got me was how close the seats were. I'm guessing this is an older theatre so there was not much leg room. I happen to be on the 2nd floor and had a clear view of the stage. I had friends who had the very top and had to take the elevator. It was interesting how the rows quickly slopes up and that the height difference was drastic. I don't know if I could have handled that cause already the leg room was an issue. Aside from the logistics. The production of "The Wiz" was amazing the sound and lighting was spot on. I will come back to watch another show but I will probably sit center around the 7th row. I really shouldn't be complaining about the leg room cause it is a blessing that we have these venues in the islands.
Absolutely loved the play and music! A wonderful theatre in Windward Community College and probably the entire island. It's well kept, clean, and (most importantly) great seats in all angles. My friend reserved seats for a group of us and it was about $29. Not a bad price!! He checked in at the front - there were a couple of people sitting at a table in front of the entrance. Food was served outside but only water was allowed in the theatre. Restrooms are located on the second floor and the greeters were so kind to let me use the facility without a ticket. The staff are very friendly and trusting to their audience. As you enter through the front doors, there's an elevator to the left and stairs a little further up. There were two door greeters handing out programs. On the second floor, another greeter was guiding the guests to the theatre. As you walk down the hall, another greeter is available to help assist in finding the seats. The rows are labeled with letters and it made finding our seats easy. The acting and singing was outstanding! True talent! Including the musicians - a live band is rare to find. Very impressed with the entire production. I highly recommend getting your tickets early so you can reserve the seats that you want.
We were excited to attend "The Wiz" last night. The Paliku Theatre is such a great venue. We had great comfortable seats on the 3rd level. Row K to be exact. Great view of the stage and no problem of having to go in and out of seats for restroom break. There is a lounge on the third floor, a nice window view, an elevator for easy access to restrooms on the second floor. The show was absolutely amazing! Great musicals of song & dance performances. Such great cast by the I'm Bright Kid Foundation. Dorothy and the entire cast was Awesome as they captured the audience attention in the land of Oz. The Emerald City. Looking forward to many more performances there.
Beautiful professional theater nestled as a hidden gem inside the University of Hawaii Windward Community College campus on the North side of Oahu in the Kaneohe area! It really is a marvelous theater! Nice, new, and beautiful up kept just like a nice, new fancy car! If you get to see a performance or play here, you're in luck for a great seating and a terrific audience experience! The school's (UH WCC) Paliku Theater link (https://www.windward.hawaii.edu/paliku/Events.php) might list some UH WCC school events but this theater is actually home of the Hawaii Children's Theater of Oahu (CTO)! If it's a play you aim to see here or on this side of the island, this is the link to find their latest play(s) and to buy tickets: http://www.ctotheatre.com/2010/ Tickets through this CTO system is fast and easy. Just print out your ticket to present on performance night! I found out about a Tom Sawyer play posted on Yelp Events so I clicked on the link to purchase a ticket. I programmed the event into my iPhone outlook calendar and anxiously awaited the evening event so I wouldn't forget to attend :) What a welcome and delightful discovery this has been for me! I arrived on WCC campus a bit early. I'd been on campus before in the cafeteria on the left side of campus and never knew about this theater. REMEMBER RIGHT-LFT-RT FOR PARKING! Drive up past the Kaneohe State Hospital. Then, take a right at the driveway at the entrance circle and drive straight to the end of the road, take a left, and a short way up, turn right into the parking lot. Park and walk across the street toward & thru the left side building into the Paliku Theater courtyard. The tall, unexpected (it was for me!) theater building is on the right. (See the details on the WCC map I posted in the business photos.) SEATING IS BY ESCORT I walked into the foyer and was greeted by a couple theater ppl. They looked at my ticket print out then assembled a group of us outside the elevator doors to take us up into the theater area. For the upper seat rows - Once inside the theater foyer, an escort will show you up the elevator, through the theater doors, and into the theater. Another escort inside the theater will take you down to your seats. For lower level seat rows - Out of the elevator, take a left, then a right down a long stage left corridor, and through a black curtained entrance on the left. Another escort will walk you up to your seats. WHAT A THEATER! Air-conditioned, plush, comfy, makes good use of the narrow footprint marked by its steep seating area that is accessible from two floors and puts everyone nearer to the stage (can see and hear everything better too!). Chairs are fluffy single-seat chairs. There's a short retaining wall in front of the first row that overlooks the orchestra pit to separate the orchestra pit from the audience (although I read another Yeep's review who said she and her toddler son sat in the first row and couldn't see, I LOVED my first row seat!). Other side of the first row retaining wall is the recessed orchestra pit. To the left and right of the orchestra pit are a small number of elevated seats. The stage is also deep and wide but is set inline with the first audience row, and has really nice lighting effects, plus, the acoustics are awesome. The sounds coming from the orchestra pit and stage are amazing. The view to the stage from all seats is terrific bc of the steeper angled wall of seats. Whoever designed this theater is genius! NICE RESTROOMS! On the way out from the seating are especially neat and clean restrooms on the way out to the elevators. CTO SNACKS ON GROUND FLOOR! The theater *might* have snacks for sale at their refreshment tables outside in the courtyard during intermission. At intermission, leave to the ground floor via elevator or staircase to the theater courtyard. Perhaps you'll know if there will be refreshments served during intermission if you see tables outside the entrance to the theater when you first get there. No food or beverages are allowed (to be eaten) in the theater but you can eat them outside in the theater courtyard. WHAT CTO TALENT!! The play was awesome! So many talented kids and adults too! These CTO plays are more for the development of the kids so you'll see more kids than adults but no matter what, the caliber of the acting, singing, and dancing is really good, energetic, up beat, and professionally performed! Adults are really more of a necessary evil (the kids are the focus!) if ya know what I mean hehe :) Now you know what this theater is like, don't you just wanna see a play here, too?! Hehe :)
I really enjoy this little theatre nestled into the ko'olau mountain range on the Windward campus of UH. The seats are at a perfect pitch so that there really is no bad seat in the house. The third floor has a lounge area with couches and TV monitor to watch the show when your small children get restless. The sound system and lights are top notch. The parking is free. The bathrooms are clean, the décor is stunning (especially the wood sound absorbers inside the theatre walls), and the variety of shows offer something for everyone. Truly a hidden gem!
This is a review of Nanaue at Paliku. The play is written and directed by Moses Goods. It's a short story adaption of Nanaue, the teenage shark boy. This play has puppetry set within the storyline that makes the play super cool. The lighting effects were on point! This short 45 minute show is perfect for the family. The show ends soon and returns in April. Go check it out! The actors are just fab!
Located on the Windward Community College Campus, this ~300 seat theater is an intimate one. Be prepared to climb several flights of stairs to get to the upper seats or you can wait for the one elevator. Restrooms are only located on the 2nd floor. Every seat seems like a good one. I hope you get a chance to visit view one of the many great productions here.
2 months ago
It's nice to have a theatre located from downtown in Kaneohe as the vibe is less frenetic and the surrounding views of the mountains are beautiful outside the theatre. There's plenty of free covered parking. Prior to theatre opening there are benches under a covered pavilion to wait. Purchasing the tickets by zones is interesting as seats are free for all in your zone. However, people are polite and you are able to pick your seat with no issue. We attended the candlelight concert for cold play and imagine dragons. The string quartet played beautifully and it was more laid back with the musicians engaging the audience. They played many memorable melodies and we were glad we purchased the second most expensive zone. The theater made the experience more relaxed and homey. It was good. The theatre is older so I felt the theater is more suited for a play than a musical concert. Acoustics could have been better. We will probably attend another event at the theatre if the opportunity arises. read more
2 months ago
Candlelight concert -- DON'T. be. late. . Theatre entrance is closed and locked promptly at showtime so follow email instructions and arrive early. Again, latecomers are locked out...trust me :( . This theatre is small and clean with laua'e painted on acoustic wooden panels. Plus, AC (yay) (: Its steep incline of seating allows everyone a clear view of the stage. If you're in heels, beware and be careful! I'd love to see more shows here. read more
Incredibly lovely theatre, great acoustics, comfy seating, and nice big parking spots to accommodate those 'yotas! The men's restroom was very nice and clean according to my husband. Husband and I rarely venture out past 7pm, and driving into town takes some serious ingestion of Stok and Advil. I was happily surprised to see Palikū listed as a venue for a Candlelight Concert, and on an early Saturday evening at that! Attending a Candlelight Concert is a wonderful ASMR experience: contemporary music adapted to classical form, venue illuminated by hundreds of flickering candles. Tonight's featured artist was Bruno Mars, performed by string quartet composed of musicians from the Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra. Set list was a little bit over an hour - the wonderful quartet nicely acquiesced to a hana hou. I hope to drag husband to more of these! read more
I consider the Paliku theater to be the most beautiful theater on Oahu. It is located on the Windward Community College campus with ample free parking in a large lot right next to the theater and adjacent areas. I saw the Phantom of the Opera at this theater about 6 years ago and just recently saw The King and I. They were both wonderful Productions. The theater is air-conditioned with clean restrooms located just outside. You must climb two or three flights of stairs depending on where you're sitting. On the second floor Lobby level there's an area for a reception. During the intermission of The King and I, there were soft drinks, candies and even red and white wine available for purchase or donation just outside. Be sure to reserve your seats early and the fifth row are the best recommended seats because it is the first row that is elevated and you have a partition in front of you to rest your program. No one is directly in front of you at your eye level. read more
This was my first time at Paliku Theatre and I was in awe how intimate the venue is. I got to see, "The Wiz" the stage look big but what kind of got me was how close the seats were. I'm guessing this is an older theatre so there was not much leg room. I happen to be on the 2nd floor and had a clear view of the stage. I had friends who had the very top and had to take the elevator. It was interesting how the rows quickly slopes up and that the height difference was drastic. I don't know if I could have handled that cause already the leg room was an issue. Aside from the logistics. The production of "The Wiz" was amazing the sound and lighting was spot on. I will come back to watch another show but I will probably sit center around the 7th row. I really shouldn't be complaining about the leg room cause it is a blessing that we have these venues in the islands. read more
Absolutely loved the play and music! A wonderful theatre in Windward Community College and probably the entire island. It's well kept, clean, and (most importantly) great seats in all angles. My friend reserved seats for a group of us and it was about $29. Not a bad price!! He checked in at the front - there were a couple of people sitting at a table in front of the entrance. Food was served outside but only water was allowed in the theatre. Restrooms are located on the second floor and the greeters were so kind to let me use the facility without a ticket. The staff are very friendly and trusting to their audience. As you enter through the front doors, there's an elevator to the left and stairs a little further up. There were two door greeters handing out programs. On the second floor, another greeter was guiding the guests to the theatre. As you walk down the hall, another greeter is available to help assist in finding the seats. The rows are labeled with letters and it made finding our seats easy. The acting and singing was outstanding! True talent! Including the musicians - a live band is rare to find. Very impressed with the entire production. I highly recommend getting your tickets early so you can reserve the seats that you want. read more
We were excited to attend "The Wiz" last night. The Paliku Theatre is such a great venue. We had great comfortable seats on the 3rd level. Row K to be exact. Great view of the stage and no problem of having to go in and out of seats for restroom break. There is a lounge on the third floor, a nice window view, an elevator for easy access to restrooms on the second floor. The show was absolutely amazing! Great musicals of song & dance performances. Such great cast by the I'm Bright Kid Foundation. Dorothy and the entire cast was Awesome as they captured the audience attention in the land of Oz. The Emerald City. Looking forward to many more performances there. read more
Beautiful professional theater nestled as a hidden gem inside the University of Hawaii Windward Community College campus on the North side of Oahu in the Kaneohe area! It really is a marvelous theater! Nice, new, and beautiful up kept just like a nice, new fancy car! If you get to see a performance or play here, you're in luck for a great seating and a terrific audience experience! The school's (UH WCC) Paliku Theater link (https://www.windward.hawaii.edu/paliku/Events.php) might list some UH WCC school events but this theater is actually home of the Hawaii Children's Theater of Oahu (CTO)! If it's a play you aim to see here or on this side of the island, this is the link to find their latest play(s) and to buy tickets: http://www.ctotheatre.com/2010/ Tickets through this CTO system is fast and easy. Just print out your ticket to present on performance night! I found out about a Tom Sawyer play posted on Yelp Events so I clicked on the link to purchase a ticket. I programmed the event into my iPhone outlook calendar and anxiously awaited the evening event so I wouldn't forget to attend :) What a welcome and delightful discovery this has been for me! I arrived on WCC campus a bit early. I'd been on campus before in the cafeteria on the left side of campus and never knew about this theater. REMEMBER RIGHT-LFT-RT FOR PARKING! Drive up past the Kaneohe State Hospital. Then, take a right at the driveway at the entrance circle and drive straight to the end of the road, take a left, and a short way up, turn right into the parking lot. Park and walk across the street toward & thru the left side building into the Paliku Theater courtyard. The tall, unexpected (it was for me!) theater building is on the right. (See the details on the WCC map I posted in the business photos.) SEATING IS BY ESCORT I walked into the foyer and was greeted by a couple theater ppl. They looked at my ticket print out then assembled a group of us outside the elevator doors to take us up into the theater area. For the upper seat rows - Once inside the theater foyer, an escort will show you up the elevator, through the theater doors, and into the theater. Another escort inside the theater will take you down to your seats. For lower level seat rows - Out of the elevator, take a left, then a right down a long stage left corridor, and through a black curtained entrance on the left. Another escort will walk you up to your seats. WHAT A THEATER! Air-conditioned, plush, comfy, makes good use of the narrow footprint marked by its steep seating area that is accessible from two floors and puts everyone nearer to the stage (can see and hear everything better too!). Chairs are fluffy single-seat chairs. There's a short retaining wall in front of the first row that overlooks the orchestra pit to separate the orchestra pit from the audience (although I read another Yeep's review who said she and her toddler son sat in the first row and couldn't see, I LOVED my first row seat!). Other side of the first row retaining wall is the recessed orchestra pit. To the left and right of the orchestra pit are a small number of elevated seats. The stage is also deep and wide but is set inline with the first audience row, and has really nice lighting effects, plus, the acoustics are awesome. The sounds coming from the orchestra pit and stage are amazing. The view to the stage from all seats is terrific bc of the steeper angled wall of seats. Whoever designed this theater is genius! NICE RESTROOMS! On the way out from the seating are especially neat and clean restrooms on the way out to the elevators. CTO SNACKS ON GROUND FLOOR! The theater *might* have snacks for sale at their refreshment tables outside in the courtyard during intermission. At intermission, leave to the ground floor via elevator or staircase to the theater courtyard. Perhaps you'll know if there will be refreshments served during intermission if you see tables outside the entrance to the theater when you first get there. No food or beverages are allowed (to be eaten) in the theater but you can eat them outside in the theater courtyard. WHAT CTO TALENT!! The play was awesome! So many talented kids and adults too! These CTO plays are more for the development of the kids so you'll see more kids than adults but no matter what, the caliber of the acting, singing, and dancing is really good, energetic, up beat, and professionally performed! Adults are really more of a necessary evil (the kids are the focus!) if ya know what I mean hehe :) Now you know what this theater is like, don't you just wanna see a play here, too?! Hehe :) read more
I really enjoy this little theatre nestled into the ko'olau mountain range on the Windward campus of UH. The seats are at a perfect pitch so that there really is no bad seat in the house. The third floor has a lounge area with couches and TV monitor to watch the show when your small children get restless. The sound system and lights are top notch. The parking is free. The bathrooms are clean, the décor is stunning (especially the wood sound absorbers inside the theatre walls), and the variety of shows offer something for everyone. Truly a hidden gem! read more
9 years ago
This is a review of Nanaue at Paliku. The play is written and directed by Moses Goods. It's a short story adaption of Nanaue, the teenage shark boy. This play has puppetry set within the storyline that makes the play super cool. The lighting effects were on point! This short 45 minute show is perfect for the family. The show ends soon and returns in April. Go check it out! The actors are just fab! read more
13 years ago
Located on the Windward Community College Campus, this ~300 seat theater is an intimate one. Be prepared to climb several flights of stairs to get to the upper seats or you can wait for the one elevator. Restrooms are only located on the 2nd floor. Every seat seems like a good one. I hope you get a chance to visit view one of the many great productions here. read more
10 years ago
I've performed with a cast and crew for over 12 productions here at the Paliku Theatre with an emphasis on movement and dance. One show in 2011 a storm caused the theatre to black out and a bit of rain to drip through the roof. It sounded as though the storm and dripping rain was part of the production's music. Kaneohe and the Windward side is known for rainfall. Talk about an event of God though. Overall, I enjoyed coming back here this year to be a part of an 8-show production by Prisma Dance called Creation that featured dance, music, spoken word poetry, acrobatics, aerial, beatbox, art, and more. Thoroughly enjoyed working with an incredible cast and crew. read more
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45-720 Kea'ahala Rd
Windward Community College
Kaneohe, HI 96744
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(808) 235-7310
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