‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ sashays home with 10 Tony Awards

NEW YORK — “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” a jukebox adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s hyperactive 2001 movie, won the best new musical crown at the Tony Awards on a Sunday night when Broadway looked back to honor shows shuttered by COVID-19, mourn its fallen and also look forward to welcoming audiences again.

Paula Fuga’s concert lights up the sky

Soulful Hawaiian singer Paula Fuga (pronounced Funga) gave a marvelous performance Sunday night at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel for 70 of her Big Island fans. The outdoor event was the first live public presentation for the Kahilu Theatre since it paused shows back in early August due to high COVID case numbers.

Concert celebrates legacy of Kauikeaouli

Kamehameha Schools invites ‘ohana and friends to gather in the comfort of their own home for the streaming of the 20th annual “Tribute to Kamehameha III – A Birthday Celebration for Ka Lani Kauikeaouli.” This free ‘aha mele (concert) broadcast airs from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at www.ksbe.edu/kauikeaouli.

DMAC recognized by mayor

Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth recently visited the Donkey Mill Art Center in Keauhou to tour the building and meet the Board of Directors and staff who shared information about the programs, exhibits and future plans for the organization.

Studying music during the pandemic and why it matters

Performing arts and music education has changed more than any other school subject as learning went virtual last year. With students returning to the classroom, practicing with classmates is challenging, and upcoming public concerts have been canceled.