Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group unveiled that the highly anticipated show coming later this year to the Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel is entitled, "Auana."
Cirque du Soleil hula dancer Mami Ogiwara. Photo Credit: Erik Kabik
The Hawaiian word "auana" loosely means "to wander or veer off the beaten path." It was selected to "foreshadow the thrilling adventure that audience members will take part in, traversing through Hawaii's unique moolelo (stories) and stylized depictions of historic milestones," according to a news release.
"Our vision for "Auana" faithfully connects us all to the islands of Hawaii through innovative and engaging storytelling, using hula dance, music, comedy and incredible acrobatic performances," said director Neil Dorward in a news release. "It is my hope that our audiences will be transported into a world where stories can live unconstrained by reality, honoring the land and the people of this place."
Cirque du Soleil Hawaii tickets start at $69 plus tax and are now available to book for performances starting Dec. 15.