Arlington Heights' Athena Kopulos Cast in "The Flower of Hawaii"

Arlington Heights' Athena Kopulos cast as a dancer and ensemble performer in Folks Operetta's World Premiere of The Flower of Hawaii. Folks Operetta continues it Reclaimed Voices Series with "The Flower of Hawaii"at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave., June 29 - July 14. For tickets and more information visit https://folksoperetta.org.

Inspired by the story of Princess Ka'julani, The Flower of Hawaii spoofs American colonialism, but never takes on that subject too deeply; this is meant to be escapist entertainment with music celebrating the fox trot, waltzes and marches. The libretto features multiple love stories including Laya, a Hawaiian princess, who must choose between the American naval officer she loves and the Hawaiian prince to who she was betrothed as a child. Meanwhile, no less than three other couples must find their way through various romantic complications before all of them arrive at "Happily Ever After."

Folks Operetta continues its Reclaimed Voices Series with Paul Ábrahám's exotic jazz operetta, The Flower of Hawaii featuring former Ms. Illinois Marisa Bucheit (2014) as Princess Laya/Suzanne. The Folks Operetta invites audiences to escape to paradise for this unique celebration of European operetta, American jazz and Hawaiian guitar at Stage 773, 1225 W Belmont Ave. from June 29 – July 14. Opening night is Saturday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m. Performances will take place on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Conducted by Anthony Barrese and directed by Amy Hutchison, The Flower of Hawaii will remind audiences of the Golden Era of Hollywood musicals. Tickets range from $30 - $40. To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit FolksOperetta.org.