For centuries, the chants of Hiʻiakaikapoliopele have carried ancestral wisdom that shapes us as Kanaka. Join us as we continue this lineage through an epic theatrical vision:
A mini preview of the show, will be performed during the 2026 Native Hawaiian Convention, followed by a panel discussion with some of the cast and crew!
Rooted in the moʻolelo of Hiʻiaka and Pele,
this uniquely Hawaiian theatrical experience honors the traditions of the past while inviting a new generation to discover one of Hawaiʻi's greatest stories. This marks the first time the centuries-old Hawaiian legend of Hiʻiakaikapoliopele will be staged as a Broadway-caliber musical.
Roslyn Catracchia and Patrick Makuakāne
Created By
Ka Mo‘olelo o Hi‘iakaikapoliopele
by Hoʻoulumahiehie, translated by M. Puakea Nogelmeir
Based On
Executive
Producers
Tom Polum
and Stacia Fernandez
Kuhio Lewis
Hawaiian Council
Michael Jackowitz
WitzEnd Productions
Sophie Qi
Harmonia Holdings
Co-Producer
Georgia Skinner
Producers
Keali'i Reichel
Stephen Schwartz
M. Puakea Nogelmeier
Shawn Pimental
Advisors
Choreographer
Patrick Makuakāne
Music Supervisor
Brad Haak
Sound Design
Ray Nardelli
Musical
Arrangements
David Kauahikaua
Brad Haak
Instrumental
Production
David Kauahikaua
Stage Director
Scott Schwartz
Scenic Design
Kevin Depinet
Lighting Design
Amanda Zieve
Projection Design
Mike Tutaj
Costume Design
Manaola