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The Martha Graham Dance Company comes to Hawaii! Photography by John Deane

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by Kai Andersen | Modern Luxury Hawai'i magazine | January 27, 2012

Martha Graham Dance Company, Feb. 2, 4 and 7
Founded by iconic choreographer Martha Graham more than 80 years ago, the New York-based modern dance company displays a rare combination of artistry, bravura and virtuosity in this rare set of island appearances. Feb. 2. Kahilu Theatre, 67-1186 Lindsey Road, Waimea, Hawaii Island, 885.6868, kahilutheatre.org. Feb. 4. Hawaii Theatre, 1130 Bethel St., 528.0506, hawaiitheatre.com. Feb. 7. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, 1 Cameron Way, Kahului, Maui, 242.7469, mauiarts.org

The Genteel Sabai, Feb. 3-12
Randai, a folk theater tradition hailing from exotic Sumatra, Indonesia, combines music, acting, martial arts and dance, creating a compelling vehicle for this tale of revenge. Kennedy Theatre, 1770 East-West Road, 956.7655, hawaii.edu/kennedy

The Butler Did It, Feb. 3-19
In this spin on a classic whodunit, murder, mayhem and laughter abound after a worn-out theater director stages the murder of one of his actresses to get his cast into gear. Diamond Head Theatre, 520 Makapuu Ave., 733.0274, diamondheadtheatre.com