Hawaii Opera Theatre

Hawaiian Opera has been a part of the islands for more than a century. It actually dates back to the 1850s when stories of Queen Emma singing Verdi's II Trovatore were spread and that her husband Kamehameha IV served as stage manager. It is also said that Queen Liliuokalani composed her own opera. The Hawaii Opera Theatre in Honolulu Oahu, Hawaii is not quite that old, but it was established in 1960. It is part of a nonprofit organization where creative producers and artists can show their talent.

Many of the artists who take the stage have been on New York's Met and/or on opera stages around the world such as in Europe and Asia. Many of the artists compete up to three years in advance to be a part of the Hawaii Opera Theatre performances. HOT as it is known in Hawaii visits some of the major islands of Hawaii to give presentations.

There is an opera season meaning that shows are set up for the season and then the opera house takes a break. There is dining near the opera house for those who want a meal before the show. Tickets are based on the season.