In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the historic Hawaii Theatre invites you on Tuesday, May 12 to a special screening of the 1961 musical classic Flower Drum Song. Set in San Francisco’s vibrant Chinatown, this groundbreaking film—based on the Rodgers and Hammerstein Broadway musical—follows the intersecting lives of Asian immigrants and their American-born children as they navigate love, identity, tradition, and change in postwar America. Featuring a lively score filled with unforgettable songs and colorful choreography, Flower Drum Song stands as a significant, if complex, milestone in Hollywood representation of Asian American stories. Starring Nancy Kwan, Miyoshi Umeki, and Hawaii’s own James Shigeta, the film captures both the charm of classic Hollywood musical storytelling and an evolving conversation about cultural identity and visibility on screen. Join us at Hawaii Theatre to experience this cinematic time capsule in the grandeur of one of Honolulu’s most iconic venues. As we honor Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Flower Drum Song offers an opportunity to reflect on how far representation has come—and the stories that continue to shape it today.