Simply Spectacular Sondheim

SIMPLY SPECTACULAR SONDHEIM

An Evening of Stephen Sondheim with Rita Andriello-Feren, Mezzo Soprano & Hank Curtis, Accompanist

Join us for an intimate evening celebrating the brilliance, wit, and heart of Stephen Sondheim — the music, the words, the magic. Mezzo-soprano Rita Andriello-Feren, joined at the piano by Hank Curtis, one of Kaua‘i’s most beloved musical artists, will take you on a journey through Sondheim’s incomparable songbook — from the haunting beauty of Follies and the rarely heard gems of Anyone Can Whistle to the wisdom and wonder of Into the Woods — with a few surprises, and special duets, along the way. Every song a story. Every story a song.

Many on Kaua‘i know Rita as author, speaker, and Co-Founding Spiritual Director of Center for Spiritual Living Kaua‘i. On this evening, she steps out from behind those roles to embrace her theater and vocal roots — and a lifetime on the stage. Rita holds a Master’s in Theater and Directing and studied voice for more than a decade with Metropolitan Opera star Maralin Niska. She has performed lead roles in dozens of musicals — including Maria in West Side Story, Aldonza in Man of La Mancha, Guenevere in Camelot, and Miss Mona in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas — and has sung cabaret across the years with her husband, Patrick Feren.

For our global community beyond Kaua‘i, tickets include access to a private live-stream — your link will be sent before the concert.

For on-island audience, your ticket includes a after-the show reception with pupus and a champaigne toast.

The reception is completely underwritten by Kiana Ka'ahanui. We are grateful to Kiana for providing her delectible pupus and procesco toast.

Friday, September 18, 2026  •  6:00 PM

The Institute of Magnificence  •  4-1170 Kuhio Highway, Kapa‘a

General Tickets: $35  •  or VIP Tickets $50

VIP includes premium seating, early entrance and reception perks

PRODUCERS CIRCLE INCLUDES: Joan Morgan, Kiana Ka'ahanui, MB Artists, Patrick and Rita Feren, Rev. Sue and Kev McQueen

All proceeds benefit CSL Kaua‘i