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MARCH 16
Cynthia Erivo has won a Tony and Grammy for her portrayal of Celie in “The Color Purple.” The British-born singer/actress, who also sings soul, gospel and R&B, performs Broadway ballads at Hawaii Theatre.
8 p.m. / Hawaii Theatre / $15-$500 / hawaiitheatre.com, 526-0508
MARCH 23
Country-rock star Thomas Rhett has had a dozen singles hit No. 1 on the country charts, including “It Goes Like This,” “Get Me Some of That,” “Make Me Wanna” and “Crash and Burn.”
7:30 p.m. / Blaisdell Arena / $49.50-$119.50 / ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000
APRIL 9
The Beach Boys can never be wrong for Hawaii, with their odes to sun, surf and sand. Mike Love and Bruce Johnston lead the band for this appearance at the intimate Hawaii Theatre.
8 p.m. / Hawaii Theatre / $115-$500 / hawaiitheatre.com, 526-0508
APRIL 11-14
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic present their psychedelic funk, as Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer Clinton, recipient of a 2019 Grammy Award for lifetime achievement, makes a debut and farewell visit to Hawaii: He’s retiring after this tour.
8 p.m. (one show per night) / Blue Note Hawaii / $110-$175 / bluenotehawaii.com, 777-4890
APRIL 27
Arlo Guthrie celebrates 50 years since the film “Alice’s Restaurant,” which turned his hysterical anti-war monologue into a cult favorite. He’s touring now with that and other hits from his folk-rock repertoire.
8 p.m. / Hawaii Theatre / $58-$88 / hawaiitheatre.com, 526-0508
TICKER:
>> Dance choreographer Benjamin Millepied brings his exciting L.A. Dance Project here. March 16, Blaisdell Concert Hall. $30-$75. ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000
>> The circus is coming! The Super American Circus brings aerialists, stunt bike riders and more to Blaisdell Arena. March 29-31. $28-$49. ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000
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