Palace Theater: Movies, Concerts & Special Events

A Night of Island Stars – AUDITIONS

In person Audition Dates:
Wednesday March 29th 5-7pm
Sunday April 2nd 12-3pm
Where: Hilo Palace Theater

Aerialist Auditions @ Aerial Arts Hawaii on Sunday April 2nd @ 6:30pm
Please bring your own apparatus, if you need an apparatus provided, please reach out to info@hilopalace.com to arrange.

CALLING ALL TALENT!

Do you have what it takes to win $1,000?

The Palace Theater is looking for incredible local talent to show off your skills as part of a family friendly variety show competition. Contestants will perform as part of a full length variety show on May 13th The winner will be selected by a panel of 3 mystery judges, live on the night of the show and awarded the grand prize of $1,000.

Show Theme: Glam Up!
Show off your glamorous side in the most entertaining fashion.

Artists and performers of all ages and varieties are welcome to audition: musicians, dancers, comedians, singers, aerialists, entertainers of all persuasions.

Acts should be no more than 5 min long. Solo and group performances will be considered.
Due to the production logistics of this show, full piece bands will not be considered at this time.
Pre-recorded music & Backing tracks welcome. Come prepared with your own music tracks for playback.
All acts are to be Family Friendly.

In person Audition Dates:
Wednesday March 29th 5-7pm
Sunday April 2nd 12-3pm
Where: Hilo Palace Theater

Aerialist Auditions @ Aerial Arts Hawaii on Sunday April 2nd @ 6:30pm
Please bring your own apparatus, if you need an apparatus provided, please reach out to info@hilopalace.com to arrange.

Performers will audition on a first come first serve basis. Upon arrival to the theater, check in with staff in the lobby to sign up for an audition slot.

Can’t make the in person auditions? Video submissions will be considered. All video submissions should be email to info@hilopalace.com, with the subject line “ISLAND STARS Audition [your name]”
Video submissions must be received by Monday April 3rd at the Latest. Video submissions received after this date will not be considered.

10-12 contestants will be selected to be a part of the show.

Notification of selection will be made by April 5th.

Show date: Saturday May 13th at the Hilo Palace Theater
Tech Rehearsal: Thursday May 11th

See you at the Palace!

Silent Movie Night – ABCs of Silent Cinema

Friday March 31st @ 7:00pm
Doors and Concessions open at 6:30pm

Silent Comedy Classics
Not Rated | approx 120 min

Tickets Available Now:
$12 General Admission in advance
$15 at the door

Silent Movie Night returns to the Palace theater! A curated selection of timeless comedy short films accompanied by a live score performed on the Mighty Palace Pipe Organ by Walter Greenwood. Shorts from Fatty Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin and more make up the ABCs of Silent Cinema.

Silent Movie Nights are a joint fundraiser between the Palace and Hilo Theater Organ Society for the ongoing maintenance and restoration of the Mighty Palace Pipe Organ. Hear her pipes blow during this special one night only cinematic concert event.

Clue

ONE NIGHT ONLY
Saturday, April 1st at 7pm
Doors, box office and concessions open at 6:30pm

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
$10 General Admission
$9 Seniors, Students, Veterans (with ID)
Tickets are non-refundable, all sales final

Comedy, Mystery, Crime
Rated PG | 94 min

Directed by Jonathan Lynn
Starring Tim Curry, Eileen Brennan, Madeline Kahn

Six guests are anonymously invited to a strange mansion for dinner, but after their host is killed, they must cooperate with the staff to identify the murderer as the bodies pile up.

 

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

ONE NIGHT ONLY
Friday, April 7th at 7pm
Doors, box office and concessions open at 6:30pm

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
$10 General Admission
$9 Seniors, Students, Veterans (with ID)
Tickets are non-refundable, all sales final

Action, Adventure, Drama
Rated PG-13 | 120 min

Directed by Ang Lee
Starring Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Ziyi Zhang

A young Chinese warrior steals a sword from a famed swordsman and then escapes into a world of romantic adventure with a mysterious man in the frontier of the nation.

 

Seven Nations

Saturday April 8th @ 7:00pm
Doors and concessions open at 5:30pm

Live Concert, Opening with Irish Dancers
Approx 120 min | All ages

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
$45 Golden Circle
$35 General Admission
*All tickets $5 more on Day of Show. All seating is open within ticketed sections. Seating is first come first serve.
Dancing is welcome. Dancing may obstruct view of front row.

Arrive early for some Irish catering available for purchase from Lucky’s Lunch Shop!

Blues Bear Hawaii & B97 B93 Presents  “An Evening with “International Celtic Stars” SEVEN NATIONS…… SEVEN NATIONS are equally at home in front of 40,000 cheering fans at an international festival, with the widely recognized, Grammy award winning, symphony orchestras, or with 300 fans in a small Midwest club, SEVEN NATIONS has created a truly hybrid sound and transient live show. The depth and complexity of SEVEN NATIONS’ music is astounding, each listen reveals a deeper layer of intricacy that has been embraced by an ever growing audience. “We are lucky,” says McLeod, lead singer/songwriter and founding member of the band, “because we come from two unique cultures. We love American pop and rock and roll, but we also love our Celtic roots. We want to touch everybody with our music,” he continues, “and so far, we have been very, very fortunate.”

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Hānau Hou

Monday April 10th @ 6:00pm

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
$5 General Admission

Live Music, Stories & Fashion Artistry

“Hānau Hou (Rebirth) Arts & Fashion is a movement showcasing fashion artistry by providing a platform of expression. The show reveals a narrative of the creatives’ experiences and celebrates their story through art and fashion”

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Streetlight Cadence

Friday April 14th @ 7:00pm
Doors and concessions open at 6:00pm

Streetlight Cadence with special Guest HIGGS live in concert!

Live Benefit Concert
Approx 120 min

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
$45 Priority Orchestra Seating
$30 General Admission
All tickets are $5 more on Day of Show. All seating is assigned, all sales final. Ticket sales benefit the historic Palace Theater.

From the sidewalk to the stage, Streetlight Cadence will have you smiling, singing, and hopping on your feet before the evening’s end. A welcome departure from cookie-cutter pop music playlists – in an amazing display of lyrical storytelling and instrumental prowess.

Originally formed in Honolulu, Streetlight Cadence has captured the hearts of many through their warm spirit and electric sound. You’ll know from the moment the show starts that this will not be an ordinary concert. It’s been a decade of living rooms and stadiums, but every audience adds something new. On the largest stages, the band pays homage to their busking days while bringing acoustic thunder to the most intimate settings. They even made an Emmy®-nominated television series about it! Really, it’s unsuspecting and welcoming, for friends old and new. If you dig acoustic folk rock vibes with hints of classical and bluegrass, and are looking for a spectacular show with a bunch of down-to-earth musicians that feels like hanging out with family – Streetlight Cadence won’t disappoint.

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Nona Beamer: A Legacy of Aloha

Special presentation – One Day Only
Saturday April 15th @ 2:30pm
Doors and concessions open at 2pm

Documentary | 90 min
Not Rated

Tickets Available Now:
$10 General Admission;
$9 Seniors, Students, Veterans (with ID)
Tickets are non-refundable, all sales final

‘Nona Beamer: A Legacy of Aloha’ is a portrait of a remarkable Hawaiian dancer, teacher, and musician. As a child Nona ran headlong into the colonial influences that still suppressed the Hawaiian language and culture well into the 20th Century. Through stories, songs, and dances, from some of those whose lives were changed by Aunty Nona, a picture emerges of the crusader who, quietly and sweetly, helped reshape history and restore Hawaiian culture and dance.

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John Cruz LIVE

Friday, April 21st, 2023 at 7pm
Doors, Box Office, and Concessions open at 6:00pm

Live concert
Approx 120 min

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
$45 General Admission
$60 Golden Circle  SOLD OUT
All tickets are $5 more on Day of Show. All seating is open within ticketed sections. Seating is first come first serve. Tickets are non-refundable, all sales final

Blues Bear Hawaii & KWXX
presents an evening with ‘John Cruz LIVE’

Prepare yourself for a memorable evening as treasured Hawaiian musician John Cruz and his band makes his way to the Palace Theatre stage.

25 years later, John Cruz looks back on ‘Acoustic Soul’ …… Few artists in Hawaii have released such an accomplished debut recording as “Acoustic Soul.” “I had left Hawaii for a while because I wanted to expand my musical being. I was searching for my musical voice,” Cruz said. “I never played traditional Hawaiian music growing up. At that time, there was only one club on Oahu where you could play original music, Anna Banana’s. Thus, “mama’s in the kitchen” became one of the lines in Cruz’s classic song “Island Style” on his album “Acoustic Soul,” released in 1996.

For Videos, Music & information Go To: bluesbearhawaii.com or call 808-896-4845
Palace Theater Box Office Mon. – Fri. 10am – 3pm. hilopalace.com 808-934-7010.

Andy Bumatai featuring Frank Delima

Saturday April 22nd @ 6:00pm
Doors and Concessions open 1 hour prior to showtime

Stand Up Comedy | Live Show
Approx 90 min

TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW
$45 Priority Orchestra
$35 General Admission
All Tickets $5 more on day of Show.
All sales final. Tickets are non-refundable or transferable. All seating is assigned for this show.

Andy Bumatai takes the Palace Stage as part of his “In Denial Tour 2023,” featuring Frank Delima for an evening of live stand up comedy.