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About Kawananakoa Backstage Theatre
Welcome to Kawananakoa Backstage Theatre, an intimate performance space in the heart of Honolulu. Located on the Kawananakoa Middle School campus at 49 Funchal Street, this small theatre accommodates about the best available price guests and is known for hosting Hawaii Repertory Theatre productions and other cultural performances. The campus’ main auditorium—renamed the Princess Abigail Kawananakoa Auditorium—reopened in 2017, continuing the legacy of live entertainment on site. Here’s what you need to know to plan your visit, including seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options.
From securing your seats to finding convenient parking and nearby lodging, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re catching a Hawaii Repertory Theatre show or another performance on campus, this page provides practical details and trusted affiliate hotel and dining recommendations to help you plan a smooth trip to Honolulu.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location: Kawananakoa Middle School, 49 Funchal Street, Honolulu, HI 96813.
- Venue type: Backstage Theatre space within a public middle school; used as Hawaii Repertory Theatre’s on-site venue.
- Backstage capacity: about 100 seats (small theatre space).
- Auditorium capacity (renamed space): about 800 seats (historic capacity cited in era reports).
- Demolition/renaming: Kawananakoa Backstage Theatre dismantled around 2014; the campus later renovated the main auditorium, renamed Princess Abigail Kawananakoa Auditorium and re-opened in 2017.
- Notable events hosted: Hawaii Repertory Theatre productions, including Circle Mirror Transformation (circa 2011) at Kawananakoa Backstage Theatre.
- Parking: On-campus parking available; guidance indicates no drop-off/pick-up along Funchal Street and use of the school parking lot.
- Transit: TheBus serves the Kawananakoa Middle School area; nearest stop near Nuuanu Ave / Kawananakoa Middle School (Stop 381/4658).
- Nearby hotels: Moana Surfrider (Waikiki) and The Modern Honolulu are nearby lodging options for visitors.
- Seating/availability: Public seating charts for Kawananakoa Backstage Theatre are not publicly published; historical capacity details are provided above.