ROCK-A-HULA EXTENDS RUN AT ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER

Event celebrates unique Hawaiian musical instrument and style

WAIKĪKĪ, HAWAI‘I (Sept. 17, 2020) – The celebrated Rock-A-Hula® production, which has called Royal Hawaiian Center home since 2011, announced today it has signed a new long-term long term lease.

“Rock-A-Hula® has attracted visitors and locals alike since we opened nearly a decade ago and we’re excited to continue our relationship with the incomparable Royal Hawaiian Center, The Festivals Companies, and their stellar management team,” said Ron Howard, president of Stars of Paradise®, operator of Rock-A-Hula®. “With our long-term lease extension, we’ll be launching several long-planned all-new entertainment products beginning in 2021, investing more than $2.5 million in improvements to the Royal Hawaiian Theater showroom and our outdoor dining facilities.”

Since its debut in 2011, Rock-A-Hula®, Waikiki’s biggest Hawaiian show has dazzled audiences with powerful performances of hula, fire knife dancing and talented artists with the largest cast of dancers and a live band in the premier 750-seat Royal Hawaiian Theater.

“We’re extremely proud of our partnership with Ron Howard and his team and look forward to the evolution of their entertainment offerings for our visitor and kama‘āina guests,” stated Marleen Akau, Vice President and General Manager of Royal Hawaiian Center. “We appreciate their long-term commitment to providing top-quality performances and showcasing Hawaii’s talented musical artists.”

Details on new show aspects, ticket prices, and other information will be released in the coming weeks.

In addition to Rock-A-Hula®, Stars of Paradise® also owns and operates: Star of Honolulu Cruises and Events®, Hawaii’s premier cruise since 1957; the eco-friendly Dolphin Star®; Royal Star Hawaii Trans & Tours®, Aloha on Wheels since 1996; and Paradise Kitchen®.

About Rock-A-Hula®

Rock-A-Hula®, with Waikiki’s largest concert cast, features a “Hawaiian Journey”® from the 1920s through today with powerful performances of music and dance by talented artists, hula and fire knife dancers, and amazing musicians in the premier 750-seat Royal Hawaiian Theater. It has been voted the #1 Theater and Concert in Waikiki on TripAdvisor and awarded its coveted Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame. For more information visit www.RockAHulaHawaii.com.

About Royal Hawaiian Center

Royal Hawaiian Center is the premier shopping, dining, entertainment, and cultural destination in Waikīkī, comprised of 90 shops and restaurants over three city-blocks of world-renowned Kalākaua Avenue. The Center stands proudly upon historic land known as Helumoa, once home to Hawaiian royalty.

OWNERSHIP: Royal Hawaiian Center is owned by RHC Property Holdings LLC and managed by The Festival Companies.

For more information, visit www.RoyalHawaiianCenter.com or call Helumoa Hale Guest Services at 808-922-2299.

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