Diamond Head Theatre, across from Kapiʻolani Community College, puts on a season of musicals. Its holiday show, Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, runs about 85 minutes with no intermission and may have haze, loud noises, flashing lights and strobe effects. Everyone, any age, needs a ticket and a seat.
Know before you go. Diamond Head Theatre doesn't list sensory-friendly shows or a quiet room. Here's what it does say about the effects, the length, the age rules and late seating.
Hours
Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, 2026 performances: 3 pm matinees on Sunday, November 22; Saturday, November 28; Sunday, November 29; Saturday, December 5; Sunday, December 6; Saturday, December 12; and Sunday, December 13, 2026. Evening shows on November 19, 20, 21, 25, 27 and 28 and December 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12, 2026, at 7 or 7:30 pm. Doors open 30 minutes before show time. Box Office: weekdays, 10 am to 4 pm.
520 Makapuʻu Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816 (across the street from Kapiʻolani Community College)
“This production may contain haze, loud noises, flashing lights, as well as strobe effects that may affect audience members who are sensitive to light.”
“Duration is approximately 85 minutes with no intermission.”
“Doors open 30 minutes prior to show time. Please arrive early as latecomers will be seated at the discretion of management.”
“All children attending a performance must have a ticket and children under 12 years must be accompanied by and seated next to an adult.”
“Furthermore, to ensure optimum enjoyment for all patrons, we strongly recommend that children under the age of 5 not attend shows other than those considered toddler-friendly.”
“For the comfort of all, anyone making a disturbance will be asked to leave regardless of age.”
“Please note that there is NO AISLE on the far right side of the theatre’s lower and upper sections (next to seats 304, 306, 307, 308, or 309). There is NO AISLE on the far left side of the lower section (next to seats 104, 106, 107, or 108).”
“The theatre is fully wheelchair accessible. Our ADA lift can be accessed from our parking lot 45 minutes before showtime.”
Grinch tickets are on sale for Thursday, November 19, through Sunday, December 13, 2026; some theatre listings still say November 20 to December 6. Call the Box Office if a date matters to you.
Later in the season: Into the Woods (January 22 to February 7, 2027), Suffs (March 12 to 28, 2027), Pirates! The Penzance Musical (May 21 to June 6, 2027) and Hairspray (July 23 to August 8, 2027). Each show has its own age recommendation, and some shows contain mature content, language or themes.
The Grinch is recommended for ages 6 and up and runs about 85 minutes with no intermission.
Everyone, any age, needs a ticket and their own seat; children under 12 sit next to an adult.
Tickets are $39 to $66, plus a $2 processing fee per ticket for single tickets bought by phone or online, and all sales are final.
Buying: by phone at 808-733-0274 during Box Office hours (weekdays, 10 am to 4 pm), in person at the Box Office at 520 Makapuʻu Avenue, or online. Prices are subject to change.
Refunds: all ticket sales are final. Tickets may not be resold, exchanged, transferred or refunded, and there are no refunds or exchanges for missed performances, changes in plans or unused tickets, or on tickets bought online. Season subscribers can exchange at no fee with at least 24 hours' notice during weekday Box Office hours, based on availability, with no same-day exchanges.
Ages: each show has an age recommendation, and the theatre asks parents to use their own discretion. It strongly recommends that children under 5 not attend shows other than those considered toddler-friendly, and for most performances children under 2 are not admitted. Questions: the Box Office at (808) 733-0274.
Late seating: latecomers are seated at the discretion of management. The House Manager seats you at the earliest possible opportunity; reserved seats are not guaranteed after the show starts, and latecomers may be seated in the back of the theatre.
Parking: in the theatre's lot behind the building on Alohea Avenue, or across the street at Kapiʻolani Community College; the KCC lot entrance is at Makapuʻu Avenue and Alohea Avenue.
Access: the theatre is fully wheelchair accessible, and the ADA lift can be reached from the parking lot 45 minutes before showtime. Wheelchair and companion seats are sold through the Box Office at (808) 733-0274, with one extra ticket for a companion. Hearing devices are available at the entrance.
Seats: there is no aisle on the far right side of the lower and upper sections (next to seats 304, 306, 307, 308 or 309) or on the far left side of the lower section (next to seats 104, 106, 107 or 108).
Snacks: the theatre's canteen sells snacks, soft drinks and water before the show and during intermission.
