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The Epic Tale of Hiʻiaka: The Hawaiian Goddess at Ko Olina

Aerial view of an oceanfront lawn at Ko Olina with a covered stage and tiered seating beside a rock breakwater and lagoon, palm trees and the Waiʻanae mountains in the distance.
The Ocean’s Edge show site at Ko Olina, as pictured on the production’s website. Photo: The Epic Tale of Hiʻiaka Photo courtesy of The Epic Tale of Hiʻiaka

A brand-new Hawaiian musical opens on the West Side. The Epic Tale of Hiʻiaka: The Hawaiian Goddess celebrates opening night on Saturday, December 5, at Ocean’s Edge at Ko Olina, then plays Wednesday through Saturday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Written by Roslyn Catracchia and Patrick Makuakāne, it tells the moʻolelo of Hiʻiaka’s journey across the islands for her sister Pele through live music, hula and oli, with Jana Anguay Alcain as Hiʻiaka and Amy Hānaiali‘i Gilliom as Pele. The evening starts with sunset by the sea. Tickets are $126 for the show experience, $179 for dinner and show and $264 for VIP, plus fees; kamaʻāina save 25% with code HILOCAL25. Hawaii News Now reports previews begin Nov. 25. Tickets and details are on the official Hiʻiaka website.

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