Enjoy an afternoon performance of "Hamlet" at the Hawaii Theatre on April 27, 2013 and a $50 Baci Bistro gift certificate!

Prince Hamlet mourns both his father's death and his mother, Queen Gertrude's remarriage to Claudius. The ghost of Hamlet's father appears to him and tells him that Claudius has poisoned him. Hamlet swears revenge. He arranges an old play whose story has a parallel to that of Claudius. Hamlet's behavior is considered mad. He kills the eavesdropping Polonius, the court chamberlain, by thrusting his sword through a curtain. Polonius's son Laertes returns to Denmark to avenge his father's death. Polonius's daughter Ophelia loves the Prince but his brutal behavior drives her to madness. Ophelia dies by drowning. A duel takes place and ends with the death of Gertrude, Laertes, Claudius, and Hamlet. The themes discussed in the plot include indecision, seeking revenge and retribution, deception, ambition, loyalty and fate.

Proclaimed as the "Pride of the Pacific," the beautiful Hawaii Theatre, built by the Consolidated Amusement Company, opened its doors September 6, 1922 in downtown Honolulu. In 1986, a nonprofit corporation was formed to save the Hawaii Theatre from the wrecking ball and in May 1996, the Hawaii Theatre reopened its doors as a 1400-seat, multi-purpose, state-of-the art performance center.  

Experience a place with great food and Old World ambiance at Baci Bistro in Kailua. "With lots of repeat customers, on any given night, we'll personally know more than half of the people here," explains Bill Duval, owner. Greeting his customers at the door, he and his staff contribute to the friendly, family flavor of the restaurant. It's a fun atmosphere but fun is not the only reason to enjoy Baci Bistro!