Dane Lam

Lady Laritza La Bouche

Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra

Join us for an unforgettable evening with the HapaSymphony: Beyond Hapa event on Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 7:30 PM to 9:45 PM at the iconic Hawaii Theatre. This special night marks the launch of the 23/24 HapaSymphony Series, celebrating love, inclusion, and the art of DRAG. 

Experience a spectacular lineup of Hawai’i-born divas, including the mesmerizing songstress Lea Almanza, the jazzy Starr Kalahiki, the incomparable pianist Lady Laritza La Bouche, and the legendary Brandy Lee. They will be performing a diverse range of music from operatic favorites to traditional mele and the stirring notes of Rachmaninoff’s second piano concerto. 

The evening will be hosted by the renowned Hawai’i performer Cocoa Chandelier, with a special appearance by the Gay Men’s Chorus of Honolulu. Under the baton of conductor Dane Lam, the program will feature an array of compositions including Verdi’s "Libiama ne’ lift calici" from La Traviata, Edith Piaf’s "La Vie en Rose", Rachmaninoff's "Piano Concerto No. 2", and many more, promising an eclectic mix of classical and contemporary music.

For your safety and comfort, masks are encouraged throughout the event, and measures are in place to minimize contact points. 

Tickets are available online or through the HSO Box Office. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the HSO Box Office at 808 380-7720, available Tuesday to Friday between 10 am - 2 pm.

Don't miss this spine-tingling symphonic experience that promises to be a highlight of the HapaSymphony 23/24 season.