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Nov. 3, 2022
Honu By The Sea and Islander ‘Ukulele by Kanile‘a Release Keiki ‘Ukuleles Inspired by the Show
The ‘ukuleles, a special edition of the popular Islander brand, are available at Kanile‘a ‘Ukulele locations
HONOLULU, HI (Nov. 3, 2022) — Hawai‘i-produced musical Honu By The Sea in collaboration with Islander ‘Ukulele by Kanile‘a have released special Honu By The Sea edition ‘ukuleles. The keiki-focused instruments, which are decorated in bright colors and artwork from the musical, are available now at Kanile‘a ‘Ukulele stores at Ala Moana Center and Windward Mall.
The release of the ‘ukuleles continue Honu By The Sea’s mission by engaging kids in the magic of music combined with lessons that teach the virtues of caring for the ocean environment. The Honu By The Sea ‘ukuleles are an excellent first instrument for keiki learning to play. They come in blue and pink color options, include fun artwork from the show, and are also an excellent balance of quality and affordability that the Islander brand has become known for.
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Each ‘ukulele is inspired by a key narrative theme from the Honu By The Sea show. In its design, the blue honu ‘ukulele highlights the show’s honu ocean ambassador, who shares their mission of caring for their ocean home with Kainoa, the surfer-beachboy. The pink wish ‘ukulele features additional artwork of the magical sea star from the show, which grants Kainoa his wish to live in the ocean for a day, kicking off his journey of discovery and friendship.
The new ‘ukuleles are an extension of Honu By The Sea’s Mele Series. Through the Honu Mele Series, Honu By The Sea continues to release character-driven music that teaches keiki about the importance of ocean conservation. The Honu Mele Series was first released in honor of Honu By The Sea’s seventh anniversary, and features songs kids can learn to sing and play on the ‘ukulele.
Honu By The Sea is a family-friendly underwater musical fantasy. The show tells the story of Kainoa, a Hawaiian, surfer-beachboy who finds a magical sea star that grants him a wish to spend a day under the sea. There, Kainoa meets Malia the honu (sea turtle) and other fascinating creatures including Hula Hoop the octopus, Shaka the crab, Nalu the misunderstood tiger shark and Kapper the sea horse. The Broadway-style musical provides lessons on the value of friendship and the virtues of saving the ocean environment through the magic of theater. The show features colorful Honu By The Sea and Islander ‘Ukulele by Kanile‘a Release Keiki ‘Ukuleles Inspired by the Show Add 1
costumes, lively choreography, stunning orchestration, and endearing songs that enhance the storytelling.
For more information about Honu By The Sea, visit www.honubythesea.com. For more information about Kanile‘a ‘Ukulele, visit www.kanileaukulele.com.
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About Honu By The Sea
Since 2012, Honu By The Sea has engaged children and families with the magic of theater to teach the values of friendship, partnership and the virtue of protecting and saving the ocean environment. The show’s creator Johnson Enos, a Hawaii native, is well known throughout the national music industry for his work with Disney. His credits include work for Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, the “Lilo & Stitch II” soundtrack and the Disney Tokyo parade. He has also produced and arranged albums with artists including Bette Midler, Kristin Chenoweth, Kealii Reichel, and more. Enos has been spreading the message of the importance of ocean stewardship by taking the production of Honu By The Sea to key venues and events such as the Seattle Aquarium; BLUE Ocean Film Festival in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2014 and the Oceanographic Museum in Monaco in 2015; Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History’s World Ocean Day in Washington D.C.; the World Parks Congress in Sydney, Australia; and the Tokyo Sea Life Park in Tokyo, Japan. In 2018 and 2019, the show was performed with Hello Kitty at Sanrio Puroland in Japan. These performances have touched children and adults with important ocean educational messages through captivating music and storytelling.
Contact: Lance Aquino
Stryker Weiner & Yokota Public Relations, Inc.
Phone: (808) 523-8802, ext. 225
Email: lance@strykerweiner.com
Hawaii Musical Honu By The Sea Performs New Song at Tokyo Sea Life Park’s 29th Anniversary
Three performances bring the show’s message of ocean sustainability to Japan
HONOLULU, HI (Sept. XX, 2018) — The hit, Hawaii-produced musical “Honu By The Sea” will return with its family- and eco-friendly message to Japan’s Tokyo Sea Life Park. The cast of the acclaimed show will perform in celebration of the park’s 29th anniversary. In addition, a new song titled “Rainbow of Colors” will be added to the lineup of original music.
Three performances by the cast of “Honu By The Sea” will be held at various venues within Tokyo Sea Life Park:
- Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, 10-10:25 a.m. at Lecture Room
- Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, 12:30-12:55 a.m. outdoors at SKY Square
- Monday, Oct. 8, 2018. 3:30-3:55 p.m. outdoors at SKY Square
The new song “Rainbow of Colors” will engage children and families alike with an entertaining message of conservation by describing the radiant colors of the rainbow in the Hawaiian Islands. Using both Hawaiian and English words, the song paints a picture of the beauty that surrounds the islands, from the blue ocean waters to the majestic green mountains and the flowers that are always in bloom. As part of a special promotion, the first 200 attendees to each of the Tokyo Sea Life Park shows will receive a free copy of “Rainbow of Colors.” The original composition is also the first song in the upcoming Honu Mele Series, a new collection of music by Johnson Entertainment, LLC and “Honu By The Sea” that kids can learn to sing and play on the ukulele.
“Honu By The Sea” is a family-friendly underwater musical fantasy. The show tells the story of a Waikiki surfer-beachboy Kainoa who finds a magical sea star that grants him a wish to spend a day under the sea. There, Kainoa meets Malia the honu (sea turtle) and other fascinating creatures including Hula Hoop the octopus, Shaka the crab, Nalu the toothless tiger shark and Kapper the sea horse. The Broadway-style musical provides lessons on the value of friendship and the virtues of saving the ocean environment through the magic of theater. The show features colorful costumes, lively choreography, stunning orchestration, and endearing songs that enhance the storytelling.
The show’s creator Johnson Enos, a Hawaii native, is well-known throughout the national music industry for his work with Disney. His credits include work for Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, the “Lilo & Stitch II” soundtrack and the Disney Tokyo parade. He has also produced and arranged albums with artists including Bette Midler, Kristin Chenoweth, Kealii Reichel, and more.
Enos has been spreading the message of the importance of ocean stewardship by taking the production of “Honu By The Sea” to key venues and events such as the Seattle Aquarium; BLUE Ocean Film Festival in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2014 and Monaco in 2015; Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History’s World Ocean Day in Washington D.C.; the World Parks Congress in Sydney, Australia; and the Tokyo Sea Life Park in Tokyo, Japan. Most recently in 2018, the show was performed for the first time with Hello Kitty at Sanrio Puroland in Japan. These performances have touched more than 200,000 children and adults with important ocean educational messages through captivating music and storytelling.
For more information about “Honu By The Sea” and the show’s mission, visit HonuByTheSea.com.
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Contact: Lance Aquino
Stryker Weiner & Yokota Public Relations, Inc.
Phone: (808) 523-8802, ext. 225
Email: lance@strykerweiner.com
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July 15th & 16th, 2018
Honu By The Sea Performs New Single with Hello Kitty
Internationally-Acclaimed Hawaii Musical Releases “Imagine” and Performs at Sanrio Puroland
HONOLULU, HI (July 15th & 16th, 2018) — The hit, Hawaii-produced musical “Honu By The Sea” will release a new single celebrating ocean sustainability and will perform the brand new song with Hello Kitty at Sanrio Puroland in Japan. The show will release its second single “Imagine” in celebration of World Ocean Day on June 8, 2018. Capturing an island vibe, the song features slack key guitar and ukulele accompaniment interwoven with Hawaiian harmonies. Following the first single “It’s Beautiful” released in 2017, the musical’s new release will be the first to share the show’s theme of aloha and ocean sustainability in both English and Japanese.
“Imagine” will also be making an international debut in Japan on Marine Day, July 16, 2018, in an effort to encourage ocean conservation abroad. To celebrate, the seven cast members of “Honu By The Sea” will journey this summer to Sanrio Puroland in Tama, Tokyo. Honu, the musical’s ocean ambassador mascot, and the cast will partner with Japan’s beloved Hello Kitty for musical performances. Hello Kitty will join Honu and the cast in the show’s last number “Imagine.” Performances at Sanrio Puroland will occur twice a day at 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on July 15 and 16.
“Honu By The Sea” is a family-friendly underwater musical fantasy. The show tells the story of a Waikiki surfer-beachboy who finds a magical sea star that grants him a wish to spend a day under the sea. Kainoa the beachboy meets Malia the honu (sea turtle) along with other fascinating creatures including Hula Hoop the octopus, Shaka the crab, Nalu the toothless tiger shark and Kapper the sea horse. The Broadway-style musical provides lessons on the value of friendship and the virtues of saving the ocean environment through the magic of theater. The show features colorful costumes, lively choreography, stunning orchestration, and endearing songs that enhance the storytelling.
The show’s creator Johnson Enos, a Hawaii native, is well-known throughout the national music industry for his work with Disney. His credits include work for Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, the “Lilo & Stitch II” soundtrack and the Disney Tokyo parade. He has also produced and arranged albums with artists including Bette Midler, Kristin Chenoweth, Kealii Reichel, and more.
Enos has been spreading the message of the importance of ocean stewardship by taking the production of “Honu By The Sea” to key venues and events such as the Seattle Aquarium; BLUE Ocean Film Festival in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2014 and Monaco in 2015; Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History’s World Ocean Day in Washington DC; the World Parks Congress in Sydney, Australia; and the Tokyo Sea Life Park in Tokyo, Japan. These performances have touched more than 200,000 children and adults with important ocean educational messages through captivating music and storytelling.
For more information about Honu By The Sea and the show’s mission, visit HonuByTheSea.com.
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Contact: Lance Aquino
Stryker Weiner & Yokota Public Relations, Inc.
Phone: (808) 523-8802, ext. 225
Email: lance@strykerweiner.com