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Ulalena by Maui Theatre

878 Front Street, Suite B-4, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
808-856-7900
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Ranked #8 of 54 attractions in Lahaina
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Type: Performances, Theaters
Owner description: 'Ulalena is a world-renowned Hawaiian theatre production dedicated to telling the story of Hawaii's people. The critically acclaimed stage show... more » Owner description: 'Ulalena is a world-renowned Hawaiian theatre production dedicated to telling the story of Hawaii's people. The critically acclaimed stage show outlines the islands’ creation, transformation and rebirth by integrating ancient Hawaiian history with state-of-the-art theater technology, and stunning music, chant, dance and acrobatics. 'Ulalena speaks to the imagination and inspires the human spirit to keep the Hawaiian culture alive. An invaluable cultural experience and a must-do on Maui! « less
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Los Angeles, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

You can't visit Lahaina without seeing Ulalena at the Maui Theatre. It is a well done, and entertaining production. Staff is friendly, accommodating and happy to see you. Performers are professional, and production is well done. Keep in mind that this is not Las Vegas or Broadway, but a well done, and entertaining local production. Get the Dinner Package which... More

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Richland, Washington
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

We saw Ulalena a number of years ago, but it was even better this year. They have an awesome VIP package that includes dinner, preferential seating, and parking. We chose the dinner at Ruth's Chris. Dinner was wonderful and even included a glass of wine. We sat in an excellent location in the theatre, and were treated to a backstage... More

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London UK
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6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

This is a very slick production. There is a large cast who all performed faultlessly. It is the story of the islands from the original settlers to modern times. You are strongly reccomended to read the synopsis before the show, because otherwise you will miss the importance of some of the scenes. We reccomend seats on the left (as looking... More

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Seattle, WA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW via mobile

My husband and I enjoyed a lovely evening. We had dinner VIP tickets which included a delicious dinner at Ruth Chris Steakhouse. We chose dinner before the show rather than after. The performance was so beautifully done. The singers and musicians were outstanding. The dancing was very enjoyable. Overall, well worth the price of the tickets.

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Rohnert Park, California, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

The show was very good and a pleasant break from shopping.This show was recommended to us by friends and we are telling our friends about it. The show is in a previous movie theater so all of seats are pretty good. The center section is always the best for any show. They do sell snacks if you are planning on... More

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Red Deer, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

This was one of the highlights of our trip. Theatre is beautiful and extremely comfortable. My husband and I loved this production, the musicians are fantastic and the lighting inspired. The performance gave me goosebumps and brought tears to my eyes. Make time for his, you won't be disappointed.

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UlalenaMaui, Musician at Ulalena by Maui Theatre, responded to this review
May 14, 2013

Mahalo nui loa for your review! We are so grateful for your visit and humbled by your positive feedback. We perform every night in hopes of touching each person in the audience with history, culture and emotion (both tears and laughter) - leaving them with a deeper sense of the meaning of aloha and a better understanding of the culture... More

Barrie, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Beautifully done show! The music is all done by about 4 or 5 men, using drums and cymbals and a conch shell! Not much in the way of acrobatics (which is what I thought given the show's connection to Cirque du Soleil) but very pretty.

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Burlington, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Family of 6 with young children. A beautiful glimpse into the Hawaiian culture. After the show the cast comes back on stage and we were lucky enough to be one of a hand full of people who stayed only by chance of being the last out of the theatre.

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FORT WORTH
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

If you are going to this, go to Costco and save 25% on the tickets. The theater has good seating where you can easily see the stage. I am a big fan of musicals so was extremely excited to see this but I'm honestly not sure what was going on. The sound system kept messing up and there were parts... More

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UlalenaMaui, General Manager at Ulalena by Maui Theatre, responded to this review
May 14, 2013

Aloha and thank you for coming to ‘Ulalena during your Maui trip. We apologize for the technical problems that occurred that evening. Our show is going into its 14th year with rave reviews from many entertainment and travel journalists, and we are confident that you too would have thoroughly enjoyed the show if not for those issues. We sincerely hope... More

SAN JOSE
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77 helpful votes 77 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

First, this IS NOT a Cirque de Soleil performance. As a mature, active male, somewhat unappreciative of performing arts, I, unlike my child, wife, and cousins, squirmingly endured this, taking one for the team. My cousins have seen this 27 times, making it mandatory for their guests. The performances vary and evolve over the years and a few original cast... More

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