Hawaii Opera Theatre

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• Opera has been part of island culture for more than a century. Its history in Hawaii, which dates back to the 1850s, includes stories of Queen Emma singing in the chorus of Verdis Il Trovatore while her husband, King Kamehameha IV served as the stage manager! Queen Liliuokalani is said to have composed her own opera. Hawaii Opera Theatre (HOT) was established as a non-profit organization in 1960.Today, HOT is known for its vibrant and creative productions. Artistic excellence continues to be the cornerstone of standards for the company. International artists, who have graced stages from the New York Met to opera houses throughout Europe and Asia, compete up to three years in advance to perform on the HOT stage along side Hawaiis best local artists. With its recent commemoration of 50 years as Hawaiis only professional opera company, HOT is one of the largest performing arts organizations in the state with performances and outreach presentations on all of the major islands.Hawaii Opera Theatre has a year-round staff of artistic administration, education, development, box office and other support resources. Casting for productions feature artists from around the world are featured in HOTs Winter Grand Opera and Summer Season productions. HOTs chorus is comprised of 40 to 70 local singers who rehearse months in advance for upcoming main stage productions.High production values are among the signature standards for HOT presentations. Customs sets and scenery are frequently designed for HOTs theatrical productions. Select sets, costume and props are available for rental or purchase.
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  Headquarters:848 South Beretania Street , Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

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  Phone Number: +1 808-596-7372

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  Website: https://www.hawaiiopera.org

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  Employees:33

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  Revenue:$10 - 50M

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  Legal Name:Hawaii Opera Theatre

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• |  NAICS Code: 512290  |

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