Over the past few years, a combination of the pandemic and changing needs in the local Jewish community inspired the Kansas City Community Kollel’s board to develop a new vision and strategy.

Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man” will open The Lewis & Shirley White Theatre’s 20th season at The J, where it will run for 11 performances on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 26 through Nov. 17.