Hawaii Opera Theatre
Honolulu, HI Development
- UEI
- LSLRJ1HQBZA3
- CAGE
- 364D1
- Primary NAICS
- 711110 Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 848 S Beretania St. # 400, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
- Website
- hawaiiopera.org
- Founded
- 1960
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Media
- Movies & Entertainment
- SIC code
- 79 Amusement & Recreation Services
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: to support staff salaries and artist fees for the premiere of the sheltering tree by composer herb mahelona and… | National Endowment for the Arts | $20,000 | |
| Purpose: to support a new production of stuck elevator by composer byron AU yong and librettist aaron jafferis. | National Endowment for the Arts | $18,000 | |
| Purpose: to support a new production and tour of an american dream by composer jack perla and librettist jessica… | National Endowment for the Arts | $25,000 | |
| Purpose: to support personnel expenses in response to and recovery from the covid-19 pandemic. | National Endowment for the Arts | $100,000 | |
| To support personnel costs in response to the covid-19 pandemic. | National Endowment for the Arts | $50,000 |
About Hawaii Opera Theatre
Hawaii Opera Theatre (HOT) is a non-profit cultural organization based in Honolulu, Hawaii, dedicated to producing and promoting contemporary and innovative opera performances. Registered in SAM.gov since 2005, the organization focuses on presenting diverse operatic works that often explore cultural narratives and contemporary social themes. As a tax-exempt corporate entity, HOT has consistently received project grants from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support the development and production of unique operatic performances that showcase contemporary composers and storytellers.
Over the past four years, Hawaii Opera Theatre has received federal grant awards from the National Endowment for the Arts to support the production of specific opera works that represent diverse cultural perspectives. These grants have funded productions such as "The Sheltering Tree" by composer Herb Mahelona and librettist Victoria Nalani Kneubuhl (awarded in 2025), "Stuck Elevator" by composer Byron Au Yong and librettist Aaron Jafferis (awarded in 2024), and "An American Dream" by composer Jack Perla and librettist Jessica Murphy Moo (awarded in 2023). Additionally, HOT received a $100,000 COVID-19 recovery grant in 2022 to support personnel expenses during the pandemic, which demonstrates the organization's resilience and the NEA's commitment to supporting arts organizations during challenging times. The grant awards, all classified as Project Grants, have enabled HOT to create and tour innovative opera productions that explore complex narratives and provide unique artistic experiences.
Quick answers
What is Hawaii Opera Theatre's UEI?
Hawaii Opera Theatre's Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is LSLRJ1HQBZA3.
What is Hawaii Opera Theatre's CAGE code?
Hawaii Opera Theatre's CAGE code is 364D1.
What is Hawaii Opera Theatre's primary NAICS code?
Hawaii Opera Theatre's primary NAICS code is 711110 (Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters).
Where is Hawaii Opera Theatre located?
Hawaii Opera Theatre's physical address in SAM.gov is 848 S Beretania St. # 400, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA.
Is Hawaii Opera Theatre registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Hawaii Opera Theatre's SAM.gov registration is active through May 28, 2027.
What is Hawaii Opera Theatre's most recent federal award?
Hawaii Opera Theatre's most recent federal grant award is Purpose: to support staff salaries and artist fees for the premiere of the sheltering tree by composer herb mahelona and… (19396643625), from National Endowment for the Arts, on June 1, 2025.
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