Monthly Archives: November 2015

The Pageantry of Opera

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Attendees of HOT Tuesday – The Magic Flute posing for a picture outside of the Blaisdell Concert Hall.

It’s Hawaii Fashion Month 2015!

What a perfect time to share how opera inspires! From the beauty of the music to the mastery of the stagecraft, there is something fulfilling for everyone who takes in a production!

At the start of the 2013-14 Opera Season, HOT began it’s HOT Tuesday event, aimed at creating a fun, pau hana vibe for young professionals after the work day.  What organically unfolded since has been a steady increase in younger opera patrons, many of whom embrace the pageantry of opera.

At a recent focus group, one participant shared: “By going in costume, I learn more about the story from the research I put into it.”

“I love seeing what people wear.” Shared another participant. “There are very few events and occasions in Hawaii to dress to the nines.”

If you do want to take it up a notch and dress up, visit Celebrity Tuxedo.  HOT recently entered into partnership with Celebrity Tuxedo for the 2015 HOT Opera Ball. Patrons interested in renting a tuxedo for an opera event will receive a discount and Celebrity Tuxedo will also make a donation from each order to HOT.

For generations, people across the world have long dressed their best for the opera and also worn clothing in line with the theme of an opera.  As one of the fastest growing cities in the world, Honolulu is stepping up its own game with HOT, while still providing an opportunity for a beautiful Aloha shirt, Muumuu, and a fresh pair of Olu Kai slippers (aka thongs, flip-flops) to be elegant.

With a full slate of opera schedules in the coming months, it’s an exciting time to be a part of the pageantry of opera!

HOT Thanksgiving

To all of our Supporters, Patrons, & Volunteers, we wish you a very HOT Thanksgiving amidst all of this rainy weather in Honolulu!  May this Holiday Season fill you up with food, fun, & festive memories!

We are very grateful for all you give and do for Hawaii Opera Theatre!

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Talise Trevigne & Paul Whelan, stars of HOT’s The Magic Flute, sending you there Aloha!