Our 2026-27 Season in the Castle Theater
Concerts begin at 3:00 pm with intermission
TICKETS: $37, $50, $70, $80 (includes ALL fees) / Students 18 & under w/ID half-price (except for $37 tickets)
** Patrons who purchase tickets to all four of the Maui Pops Series in one order will get a 12.5% discount off each ticket price ($37 tickets are excluded from this offer).
TICKETS GO ON SALE OCTOBER 8, 2026
ALL TICKET SALES ARE ONLINE ONLY – CLICK HERE
The MACC Box Office is currently not open for window transactions until the day of the concert. The Box Office windows will open at 12pm on concert days for will call pick up and window sales. The Box Office is available for inquiries and to assist with special seating needs by email at boxoffice@mauiarts.org.
Pre-concert dining and beverages will be available starting at 1:00 pm in the Yokouchi Pavilion.
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December 6th – Holiday in High Fidelity featuring vocalist Joan Ellison
Holiday in High Fidelity, with vocalist Joan Ellison in a nostalgic program featuring Judy Garland's arrangement of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, alongside holiday favorites made famous by Peggy Lee, Eydie Gormé, Sarah Vaughan, Andy Williams, and more.
Joan Ellison has been praised for her "vocal prowess....[and] organic grasp of the classic songs" by Michael Feinstein, and has made a specialty of reviving Judy Garland’s repertoire from her golden Hollywood years, live concerts, studio recordings, and television shows. Of her NYC solo cabaret show at 54 Below, Cabaret Scenes Magazine wrote: “[Joan is] Judy-esque in appearance and...a near voice double for her idol.” She made her Cleveland Pops Orchestra debut at Severance Hall in 2005 and has since sung more than 80 symphony concerts coast-to-coast. Joan recently made her professional European debut, performing Get Happy! A Judy Garland Celebration at the National Concert Hall in Dublin and the National Opera House in Wexford with the Niall Kinsella Orchestra. Other recent engagements of Get Happy! include the Symphonies of Jacksonville, Portland, New Haven, Toledo, Springfield, Tuscaloosa, Holland, Paducah, Punta Gorda, and Hilton Head. Recent concert highlights include a recreation of Garland’s 1961 Carnegie Hall concert hosted by Judy’s daughter, Lorna Luft; Judy & Liza at the Palladium with the Santa Rosa Pops; It’s Magic! Joan Ellison Swings in High Fidelity and Retrophonic Christmas with orchestras across the U.S. including the New Haven Symphony, Evansville Philharmonic, Augusta Symphony, Erie Philharmonic, Whiting Park Festival Orchestra, Columbus Indiana Philharmonic, Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony, Rogue Valley Symphony, Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic, Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota, New Albany Symphony, Enid Symphony, Mississippi Gulf Coast Symphony, and North Charleston Pops; and sold-out performances of her cabaret show, Love Finds Judy Garland, at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre in Florida. Joan played the role of "Ms. Garland" in the first U.S. professional regional production of The Boy From Oz, as well as classic leading-lady roles including "Julie" in Carousel, "Nellie" in South Pacific, "Eliza" in My Fair Lady (in-concert), "Lizzie" in 110 in the Shade, and "Maria" in The Sound of Music, and is a member of Actors’ Equity Association. Her second album, “Retrophonic Gershwin,” was released in 2015, and during the pandemic she was featured as part of #PBSForTheArts. In 2016, Joan embarked on a mission to restore Garland’s original orchestrations. At Michael Feinstein’s invitation she serves as Editor of the Judy Garland Carnegie Hall Concert Restoration Project for the Garland Heirs Trust. Recently, Joan was given the privilege of restoring the newly-rediscovered MGM film arrangement of “Over the Rainbow.” She earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Oberlin Conservatory of Music and serves as Professor of Popular & Jazz Voice at The Cleveland Institute of Music.
More information: Joan Ellison
January 10th – Broadway featuring Morgan James, Hugh Panaro & Nicole Parker
Join the Maui Pops Orchestra with Broadway stars Nicole Parker, Morgan James, and Hugh Panaro for an afternoon of blockbuster hits from The Great White Way! Hear selections from Broadway's latest sensations such as Hamilton, Wicked, Dear Evan Hansen, Rent, Chicago, Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera, and many more.
Morgan James is a classically trained vocalist, Broadway veteran and recording artist. She recently premiered a few new symphonic programs with maestro Ted Sperling: Let the Sunshine In: music of the summer of 1969; Clouds in my Coffee: the trailblazing music of Joni Mitchell, Carole King and Carly Simon; and Kodachrome, celebrating Paul Simon. Her newest project Sailing premiered with Kansas City Symphony (also playing in Detroit, Boise and Buffalo) celebrates soft rock of the 70s and 80s. Ms. James is a frequent symphony pops soloist, whose appearances include San Francisco, Ravinia Festival, Philadelphia, Virginia, Wheeling, Cleveland Pops, Houston, Sun Valley Music Festival, American Pops Orchestra, Spokane, Detroit, Harrisburg, San Diego, Utah, Youngstown, Fort Meyers, Charlotte, Allentown, East Lansing, Atlanta, Colorado, Malaysia, New Zealand (and many more). On Broadway, Morgan has appeared in five Original Broadway Casts: Motown: The Musical, Godspell, Wonderland, The Addams Family and Kristin Chenoweth’s For The Girls. With viral sensation Postmodern Jukebox and her own channel, her videos on YouTube have garnered 350 million views (and counting). As a recording artist, Ms. James just released her 6th studio album entitled “Soul Remains the Same”. Her music is available on all streaming platforms. Morgan received her voice training at The Juilliard School.
More information: morganjamesonline.com
Hugh Panaro is perhaps best known for having played the coveted role of the Phantom in Broadway's The Phantom of the Opera over 2,000 times, including the 25th Anniversary production. In fact, Hugh is one of the few actors to be cast by Harold Prince as both The Phantom and Raoul in the show's Broadway production and recently starred as the title role in the New York production of Sweeney Todd. Hugh made his Broadway debut in the original production of Les Misérables as Marius, the role he originated in the First National Company. He also created the roles of Buddy in the original Side Show (Sony cast recording); Julian Craster in Jule Styne's last musical, The Red Shoes; and the title role in the American premiere of Cameron Mackintosh's Martin Guerre. Hugh was nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award for his performance in the title role of Elton John's Lestat, based on Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles. He made his West End debut in the original London company of Harold Prince's Show Boat as Gaylord Ravenal, the role he previously played in the Broadway and Toronto productions. At the prestigious 5th Avenue Theater in Seattle, Hugh played George Seurat in Sunday in the Park with George, and Robert in Stephen Sondheim's Company. Hugh's performance as Jean Valjean in the Walnut Street Theater's production of Les Misérables earned him the prestigious Barrymore Award, for which he was again nominated after a turn as Fagin in Oliver! In 2012, Hugh was honored with the Edwin Forrest Award for his long-term contribution to the theater. An active concert artist, Panaro has performed with numerous symphony orchestras including the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall, The Cleveland Orchestra, Philly Pops, Dallas, Detroit, San Francisco, Seattle, Utah Symphonies, and the London Sinfonietta, among many others. Mr. Panaro’s upcoming engagements include the Philly Pops, Charlotte Symphony, Cleveland Pops, Tucson Symphony, Maui Pops, Hawaii Symphony, among others. Hugh also recently returned as a guest soloist with the Festival Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic. He also had the privilege of performing in the world premiere of Penderecki’s Te Deum at Carnegie Hall and was a guest soloist with the Buffalo Philharmonic, conducted by Marvin Hamlisch. His recordings include Jerome Kern Treasury, the original cast recording of Side Show, Tap Your Troubles Away (Herman), The Centennial (Weil), and Life On The Wicked Stage (Kern). In addition, he toured throughout Europe with the legendary Barbra Streisand. A native of Philadelphia, Panaro graduated from Temple University and was awarded the Boyer College of Music Certificate of Honor. His first solo CD, recorded live at 54 Below, is set to be released in 2023.
More information: Hugh Panaro
Nicole Parker is best known for her portrayal of Elphaba in the Broadway production of Wicked. Since playing the green witch in the Broadway company, she has reprised the role for the First National Tour of Wicked. Nicole’s other Broadway credits include Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me and The People in the Picture with Donna Murphy. Most recently, Nicole played Celine Dion in the Off-Broadway sensation Titanique. Other regional work includes Ursula in Disney’s The Little Mermaid at the MUNY, Peter Pan Goes Wrong at La Mirada Theater, and portraying Joan Rivers in the new play Joan, produced by Melissa Rivers at the Cape Playhouse. Nicole hosts an improv comedy podcast with Paul F. Tompkins called "The Neighborhood Listen." For six years, Nicole was also a cast member and contributing writer on Fox's MADtv. For two years, Nicole was a performer and write for Boom Chicago, an all-American sketch and improvisation theater in Amsterdam. Nicole’s film credits include Funny People, directed by Judd Apatow as well as the short films Weathered and Sitting Babies. She was featured as a guest star on the mock game show Bunk on IFC, as well as on ABC in Trust Us with Your Life, an improvisation show from the creators of Whose Line Is It Anyway? She is also a founding member of Waterwell, a non-profit theater company in New York. A frequent soloist with orchestras around the country, past and upcoming performances include Houston Symphony, Cincinnati Pops, Seattle Symphony, Phoenix Symphony, San Diego Symphony, Utah Symphony and Opera, St. Louis Symphony, Naples Philharmonic, Colorado Symphony, the Philly Pops, Greensboro Symphony, Sarasota Orchestra, Orlando Symphony, North Carolina Symphony, Buffalo Philharmonic, Toronto Symphony, Vancouver Symphony, Charlotte Symphony, Detroit Symphony among many others.
More information: Nicole Parker
February 21st – Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles
“…The World’s Best Beatles Show With Symphony Orchestra…”
Imagine if The Beatles had a chance to perform live in concert with a symphony orchestra? Classical Mystery Tour brings this musical dream to life! The four musicians in Classical Mystery Tour not only look and sound just like The Beatles, they are also renowned for their stunningly authentic renditions of the band’s iconic hits. From “Yesterday” and “A Day in the Life” to “All You Need is Love” and “Hey Jude,” Classical Mystery Tour recreates the songs exactly as originally recorded, backed by Maui Pops Orchestra. For more than 25 years this fab four has wowed audiences around the world, from the Sydney Opera House to the Boston Pops. With sold out concerts, standing ovations, and over 1000 appearances, they have become the #1 symphony pops attraction in the country. Experience this two-hour concert, featuring timeless Beatles classics, four costume changes, and an unforgettable journey through the era and spirit of the band that changed the world.
More information: Classical Mystery Tour
March 21st – Hawaiian Soul featuring vocalist Paula Fuga
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon as three-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award–winning singer-songwriter Paula Fuga, hailed as the voice of modern Hawaiian soul, graces the stage alongside the Maui Pops Orchestra. Exquisite vocals, powerful lyrics and gorgeous melodies have earned Paula Fuga widespread critical praise and made her one of the most sought-after live performers in Hawai‘i. Experience the heartfelt beauty of her original songs and more, brought to life with lush orchestral arrangements, for an immersive celebration of music, culture, and aloha spirit.
Exquisite vocals, powerful lyrics and gorgeous melodies make Paula Fuga one of the most sought-after live performers in Hawai‘i. A poet and accomplished ‘ukulele player, her songs embody a personal style that combines storytelling with passion and intense emotion that endears her to audiences around the world. Blending sweet island vibes, R&B, and with some Jawaiian roots reggae in the mix, she has been called Queen of Hawaiian Soul. Championed by Jack Johnson who signed her to his record label, she has been honored with Hawai’i’s coveted “Female Vocalist of the Year” Award. With a global fanbase and thriving music career, Fuga is dedicated to inspiring positive social change rooted in perseverance and hope, advocating for education and youth-at risk - she was one of four performers in Hawai‘i (with Jake Shimabukuro) in the Turnaround Arts program of the Hawaii Arts Alliance in partnership with The Kennedy Center in Washington DC.
More information: paulafugahawaii.com
Programs and Artists subject to change.
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