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A Vibrant Tapestry of Jewish Culture and Theater: A Season of Enchantment and Exploration
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City is setting the stage for an unforgettable season with a rich array of theatrical performances celebrating Jewish culture, history, and the arts. From the whimsical journey of 'The Jewish Nutcracker' to the groundbreaking narratives of 'Golda's Balcony' and the world premiere of 'Stuff of Dreams,' each production promises to enthrall audiences with unique stories and unforgettable performances. This season offers a blend of classic retellings and innovative premieres, ensuring a captivating experience for all theater enthusiasts.
Nov 29, 2024
Share1. The Jewish Nutcracker: Tea Party
“The Jewish Nutcracker” returns for its second year and follows Rebecca and the Nutcracker on their magical journey from Bubbe’s house to the Land of Nosh, encountering everything from mice to dancing dreidels! Featuring our Encore students, this is a tradition not to be missed!
Dec 8, 2024
Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City
Overland Park, KS · Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City
2. The Dreidel Players Present… Best Hanukkah Show Ever!
A passionate, not-quite-ready-for-primetime theatre troupe bands together to create the world’s most ambitious Hanukkah show… in just eight days! (Y’know, like "A Christmas Carol," but Jewish-er.) As the clock ticks and the candles burn, The Dreidel Players scramble to complete their epic, theatrical extravaganza by opening night. Along the way, this motley crew might just discover the true meaning of Hanukkah — even if they can’t figure out quite how to spell it. Join us for a delightful journey filled with holiday spirit, joyful mishigas and latke-scented hilarity.
28 - 30 Dec, 2024
Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City
Overland Park, KS · Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City
3. Hairspray
Co-produced with The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City. The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! “Hairspray,” winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs.
It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show." When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network... all without denting her 'do!
1 - 23 Feb, 2025
Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City
Overland Park, KS · Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City
4. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Now it is 7 minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington, and he carefully records each fact of the crime. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world.
15 - 30 Mar, 2025
Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City
Aspen, CO · The Wheeler Opera House
5. Golda's Balcony
This tight-knit story of war and peace opens in 1973, on the eve of the Yom Kippur War, and uses flashbacks to let Golda tell the story of her life: her journey from her birthplace in Russia to the United States where she settled in Milwaukee, became a school teacher and married. She describes her role as a socialist Zionist, her emigration to Palestine in 1921, the birth of her two children and the breakup of her marriage. These details form an intriguing backdrop for a dramatic look at idealism, power and the strength it takes to shape the destiny of a nation.
6 - 26 Apr, 2025
Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City
Overland Park, KS · Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City
6. West Side Story
Co-produced with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City. From the first notes to the final breath, “West Side Story” is one of the most memorable musicals and greatest love stories of all time. Arthur Laurents' book remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim are widely regarded as among the best ever written. The world's greatest love story takes to the streets in this landmark Broadway musical that is one of the theatre's finest accomplishments.
5 - 27 Jul, 2025
Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City
Overland Park, KS · Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City
7. Stuff of Dreams
World Premiere! A struggling Midwest community theatre is chosen to be first in the nation to perform the hottest show on Broadway, “Betsy Ross: Seams of Dreams.” This heartwarming new musical comedy is a stunning show within a show that will have audiences clapping, crying, and rooting for this "chosen family" of humble players to make it to opening night!
13 - 24 Sep, 2025
Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City
Overland Park, KS · Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City
Conclusion
This upcoming season at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City promises a stellar lineup of theatrical productions that will captivate audiences with their dynamic storytelling and cultural richness. From the enchanting 'Jewish Nutcracker' to the poignant narratives of 'Golda's Balcony' and the innovative 'Stuff of Dreams,' each performance is a testament to the power of theater to inspire and unite. As the curtains close on each show, audiences will leave with hearts full of joy, reflection, and a deeper appreciation for the arts.
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