In this new play by Victor Wishna, sixty-something widower Ken clings to his proud but fading Jewish congregation in the tiny town of Wiconee, Iowa; Colombian grad student Marianela, visiting to research her dissertation, represents a burgeoning community of Latin Americans who are rediscovering their Jewish roots. As Mari’s true intentions are revealed, the synagogue’s antique Torah scroll—the rolled parchment containing the handwritten five books of Moses, referred to in Jewish tradition as an etz chayim, “tree of life”—becomes a critical character in the bittersweet (and occasionally comic) drama that unfolds.
The Lewis and Shirley White Theatre is at 5801 W. 115th St., Overland Park, KS.
Piano Party!The hit songs of Billy Joel, Lady Gaga and Chappell Roan (10/11/25-10/12/25)
West Side Story (7/5/25-7/27/25)
Hairspray (1/31/25-2/23/25)
"The Prom" (1/27/24-2/18/24)
"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" (7/1/23-7/23/23)
"Vilna: A Resistance Story" (4/22/23-4/30/23)
Kansas City Jewish Film Festival (1/5/23-1/8/23)
Kinnor Philharmonic Fiesta Simcha New Year's Day Concert (1/1/23-1/1/23)
"The Addams Family" (10/29/22-11/20/22)
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Great Expectations
Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (2/14 - 2/14)
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
Midwest Trust Center (2/15 - 2/17) | |
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The Acting Company in
Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (2/15 - 2/15) | |
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WICKED
Music Hall (8/12 - 8/30) | |
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The Ugly Duckling
Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College (4/9 - 4/9) | |
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The Sleeping Beauty: International Ballet Stars in Kansas City, MO!
Kansas City Music Hall (3/25 - 3/25) | |
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The Fantasticks
Music Theater Heritage (2/5 - 2/22)
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HAMILTON
Music Hall (2/18 - 3/1) | |
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The Great Gatsby
Music Hall Kansas City (3/17 - 3/22) | |
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Moby Dick: a Sea Shanty
Music Theater Heritage (3/26 - 4/19) | |
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