2025-2026 Theatre Series
"Hello Dolly" follows the story of Dolly Gallagher Levi, a strong-willed matchmaker, as she travels to Yonkers, New York, to find a match for the miserly "well-known unmarried half-a-millionaire" Horace Vandergelder. This musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play The Matchmaker bursts with humor, romance, energetic dance and some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history. The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher Levi, turn-of-the-century matchmaker and “woman who arranges things,” are certain to thrill and entertain audiences again and again.
- Book by Michael Stewart
- Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman
- Based on the play The Matchmaker by Thornton Wilder
- Director: Chris McCoy
- Music Director: Kevin Bogan
The show has become one of the most enduring musical theater hits, with four Broadway revivals and international success.
Recommended for ages 8+
Show run time: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission
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Tony Awards and Nominations for Hello, Dolly!
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Best Musical | Winner |
| 1996 | Best Revival of a Musical | |
| 2017 | Best Revival of a Musical | Winner |
Ages: Recommended for ages 8+
News About Hello, Dolly! at The White Theatre at The J
HELLO, DOLLY! Kicks Off The White Theatre At The J’s 21st Season
October 24, 2025 The White Theatre at The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City opens its 21st season with the classic Broadway musical Hello, Dolly!, running November 1–23, 2025.About the Theatre
The White Theatre at The J
5801 W 115 Street
Overland Park, KS 66211
Phone: 913-327-8054
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