Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College

Her voice. His vision. Their story.

"On Your Feet!" is the inspiring true story about heart, heritage, and two people who believed in their talent--and each other--to become an international sensation: Emilio and Gloria Estefan. Now their story is an all-new, exhilarating original musical winning the hearts of critics and audiences alike, with the Chicago Tribune declaring "IT'S A HIT!" and The New York Times cheering, "The very air in the room seems to vibrate in this undeniably crowd-pleasing musical!"

Featuring some of the most iconic songs of the past quarter century, including "Rhythm is Gonna Get You," "Conga," "Get On Your Feet," "Don't Want to Lose You Now," "1-2-3," and "Coming Out of the Dark." Prepare to be on your feet from start to finish!

Gather ‘round the Tree of Life for a bilingual retelling of two delightful Mexican folktales, "The Adventures of Tio Conejo" and "Medio Pollito." In “The Adventures of Tio Conejo,” meet Tio Conejo (Uncle Rabbit), a trickster character found in traditional stories popular in Venezuela, Mexico and other Latin American countries. Tio Conejo is on the run from hungry Coyote, who would like nothing more than to make rabbit soup for supper! Clever Tio Conejo won’t let that happen and finds ways to outsmart Coyote again and again. Tio Conejo discovers the ultimate refuge from Coyote... rocketing himself to the moon, where tradition says you can still see him to this day. “Medio Pollito” is the story of Medio Pollito, the little half-chicken born with one leg, one wing, one eye and half a beak. Bullied by his siblings for being different, Medio Pollito sets off for Mexico City, hoping to find his place in the world. Along the way, he befriends and rescues Water, Fire and Wind, who teach Medio Pollito that despite his shortcomings, he can find ways to help those in need. His new friends return the favor when Medio Pollito has a close call with a chef eager to make chicken soup! Over the past three decades, What If Puppets has captivated nearly 2 million people through its productions and educational programming. Audiences delight in the craftsmanship of the puppets, which range from glove puppets to marionettes to innovative shadow and object-based puppetry. They use humor and heart to present stories that connect to the complex social-emotional experiences of young audiences.

This show is recommended for grades PreK - 2.

Gather ‘round the Tree of Life for a bilingual retelling of two delightful Mexican folktales, "The Adventures of Tio Conejo" and "Medio Pollito." In “The Adventures of Tio Conejo,” meet Tio Conejo (Uncle Rabbit), a trickster character found in traditional stories popular in Venezuela, Mexico and other Latin American countries. Tio Conejo is on the run from hungry Coyote, who would like nothing more than to make rabbit soup for supper! Clever Tio Conejo won’t let that happen and finds ways to outsmart Coyote again and again. Tio Conejo discovers the ultimate refuge from Coyote... rocketing himself to the moon, where tradition says you can still see him to this day. “Medio Pollito” is the story of Medio Pollito, the little half-chicken born with one leg, one wing, one eye and half a beak. Bullied by his siblings for being different, Medio Pollito sets off for Mexico City, hoping to find his place in the world. Along the way, he befriends and rescues Water, Fire and Wind, who teach Medio Pollito that despite his shortcomings, he can find ways to help those in need. His new friends return the favor when Medio Pollito has a close call with a chef eager to make chicken soup! Over the past three decades, What If Puppets has captivated nearly 2 million people through its productions and educational programming. Audiences delight in the craftsmanship of the puppets, which range from glove puppets to marionettes to innovative shadow and object-based puppetry. They use humor and heart to present stories that connect to the complex social-emotional experiences of young audiences.

This show is recommended for grades PreK - 2.

Gather ‘round the Tree of Life for a bilingual retelling of two delightful Mexican folktales, "The Adventures of Tio Conejo" and "Medio Pollito." In “The Adventures of Tio Conejo,” meet Tio Conejo (Uncle Rabbit), a trickster character found in traditional stories popular in Venezuela, Mexico and other Latin American countries. Tio Conejo is on the run from hungry Coyote, who would like nothing more than to make rabbit soup for supper! Clever Tio Conejo won’t let that happen and finds ways to outsmart Coyote again and again. Tio Conejo discovers the ultimate refuge from Coyote... rocketing himself to the moon, where tradition says you can still see him to this day. “Medio Pollito” is the story of Medio Pollito, the little half-chicken born with one leg, one wing, one eye and half a beak. Bullied by his siblings for being different, Medio Pollito sets off for Mexico City, hoping to find his place in the world. Along the way, he befriends and rescues Water, Fire and Wind, who teach Medio Pollito that despite his shortcomings, he can find ways to help those in need. His new friends return the favor when Medio Pollito has a close call with a chef eager to make chicken soup! Over the past three decades, What If Puppets has captivated nearly 2 million people through its productions and educational programming. Audiences delight in the craftsmanship of the puppets, which range from glove puppets to marionettes to innovative shadow and object-based puppetry. They use humor and heart to present stories that connect to the complex social-emotional experiences of young audiences.

This show is recommended for grades PreK - 2.

Inspired by the Tony Award-nominated hit musical, “Million Dollar Quartet,” this holiday reimagining once again brings together soon-to-be legends Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley for a musical holiday celebration featuring a nostalgic string of chart-topping favorites. 

This brand-new musical is inspired by the true story of the momentous homecoming in December 1956 of rock 'n' roll newcomers as they reflect on Christmases past and contemplate Christmases present and yet-to-come at a moment when no one knew if rock 'n' roll was a fad or a revolution.

Appropriate for ages 8+ (mild language, liquor, mild adult themes and tension)

Gather ‘round the Tree of Life for a bilingual retelling of two delightful Mexican folktales, "The Adventures of Tio Conejo" and "Medio Pollito." In “The Adventures of Tio Conejo,” meet Tio Conejo (Uncle Rabbit), a trickster character found in traditional stories popular in Venezuela, Mexico and other Latin American countries. Tio Conejo is on the run from hungry Coyote, who would like nothing more than to make rabbit soup for supper! Clever Tio Conejo won’t let that happen and finds ways to outsmart Coyote again and again. Tio Conejo discovers the ultimate refuge from Coyote... rocketing himself to the moon, where tradition says you can still see him to this day. “Medio Pollito” is the story of Medio Pollito, the little half-chicken born with one leg, one wing, one eye and half a beak. Bullied by his siblings for being different, Medio Pollito sets off for Mexico City, hoping to find his place in the world. Along the way, he befriends and rescues Water, Fire and Wind, who teach Medio Pollito that despite his shortcomings, he can find ways to help those in need. His new friends return the favor when Medio Pollito has a close call with a chef eager to make chicken soup! Over the past three decades, What If Puppets has captivated nearly 2 million people through its productions and educational programming. Audiences delight in the craftsmanship of the puppets, which range from glove puppets to marionettes to innovative shadow and object-based puppetry. They use humor and heart to present stories that connect to the complex social-emotional experiences of young audiences.

This show is recommended for grades PreK - 2.

Gather ‘round the Tree of Life for a bilingual retelling of two delightful Mexican folktales, "The Adventures of Tio Conejo" and "Medio Pollito." In “The Adventures of Tio Conejo,” meet Tio Conejo (Uncle Rabbit), a trickster character found in traditional stories popular in Venezuela, Mexico and other Latin American countries. Tio Conejo is on the run from hungry Coyote, who would like nothing more than to make rabbit soup for supper! Clever Tio Conejo won’t let that happen and finds ways to outsmart Coyote again and again. Tio Conejo discovers the ultimate refuge from Coyote... rocketing himself to the moon, where tradition says you can still see him to this day. “Medio Pollito” is the story of Medio Pollito, the little half-chicken born with one leg, one wing, one eye and half a beak. Bullied by his siblings for being different, Medio Pollito sets off for Mexico City, hoping to find his place in the world. Along the way, he befriends and rescues Water, Fire and Wind, who teach Medio Pollito that despite his shortcomings, he can find ways to help those in need. His new friends return the favor when Medio Pollito has a close call with a chef eager to make chicken soup! Over the past three decades, What If Puppets has captivated nearly 2 million people through its productions and educational programming. Audiences delight in the craftsmanship of the puppets, which range from glove puppets to marionettes to innovative shadow and object-based puppetry. They use humor and heart to present stories that connect to the complex social-emotional experiences of young audiences.

This show is recommended for grades PreK - 2.

Gather ‘round the Tree of Life for a bilingual retelling of two delightful Mexican folktales, "The Adventures of Tio Conejo" and "Medio Pollito." In “The Adventures of Tio Conejo,” meet Tio Conejo (Uncle Rabbit), a trickster character found in traditional stories popular in Venezuela, Mexico and other Latin American countries. Tio Conejo is on the run from hungry Coyote, who would like nothing more than to make rabbit soup for supper! Clever Tio Conejo won’t let that happen and finds ways to outsmart Coyote again and again. Tio Conejo discovers the ultimate refuge from Coyote... rocketing himself to the moon, where tradition says you can still see him to this day. “Medio Pollito” is the story of Medio Pollito, the little half-chicken born with one leg, one wing, one eye and half a beak. Bullied by his siblings for being different, Medio Pollito sets off for Mexico City, hoping to find his place in the world. Along the way, he befriends and rescues Water, Fire and Wind, who teach Medio Pollito that despite his shortcomings, he can find ways to help those in need. His new friends return the favor when Medio Pollito has a close call with a chef eager to make chicken soup! Over the past three decades, What If Puppets has captivated nearly 2 million people through its productions and educational programming. Audiences delight in the craftsmanship of the puppets, which range from glove puppets to marionettes to innovative shadow and object-based puppetry. They use humor and heart to present stories that connect to the complex social-emotional experiences of young audiences.

This show is recommended for grades PreK - 2.

In A Very Merry Christmas Pageant, Heartland Men's Chorus Kansas City invites you to experience the most fabulous and competitive holiday extravaganza ever! The chorus members are gearing up to compete in a pageant that promises to be the event of the season, complete with drama, laughter, and plenty of holiday spirit. As the stakes get higher and higher, HMCKC will remind you that the holidays are about more than just winning--they're about coming together and celebrating the joy of the season. With stunning vocal performances, high-energy dance numbers, and plenty of holiday cheer, this show is a must-see event for anyone looking to get in the festive spirit.

This performance will run approximately 2 hours, with one 20-minute intermission.

**Please note the seat numbering convention in Yardley Hall when purchasing your tickets: The left side of the house is odd numbered seats, the right side of the house is even-numbered seats, and the center of the house is numbered consecutively in the 100s (101, 102, 103). So if you purchase Row H seats 1 and 3, they are next to each other. Row J, seats 2 and 4 are next to each other. If you have questions about your seats, please call the MTC Box Office at 913-469-4445. They are open Monday - Friday, 10 AM - 5 PM and are happy to help you.**

This collaborative performance brings together the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival and the Bach Aria Soloists for an all-female program. 

Riveting scenes from Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” “As You Like it,” “King Lear,” “Hamlet,” “A Midsummer Night's Dream,” “Taming of the Shrew,” “Twelfth Night,” “Othello” and “Merry Wives of Windsor,” with music composed by Barbara Strozzi, Hildegard von Bingen, Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre, Marianna Martines , Cecilia McDowall and Susan Kander.

Pre-show talk with Paul Laird at 7:00 PM

Formed in 2014, Rumours (also known as Rumours ATL) has taken the U.S. by storm with their stage-scorching renditions of Fleetwood Mac songs. 

Fans from across the nation claim Rumours is the band to see if you are looking for an authentic recreation of live Fleetwood Mac shows. 
In just under seven years, Rumours has gained the reputation of being the best Fleetwood Mac tribute band, making fans stateside and internationally. In the summer of 2019, Rumours was invited to play a week in The Netherlands at some of the top venues and festivals in the country. The success of that tour brought them attention from plenty of new fans and promoters. Featuring specially crafted shows and not one detail left behind, Rumours continues to sell out some of the top venues in the United States. 

Rumours is fronted by Mekenzie Zimmerman (Stevie Nicks vocals), Adrienne Cottrell (keyboards and Christine McVie vocals), and Denny Hanson (guitar and Lindsey Buckingham vocals). John Spiegel on lead guitar, Jim Ramsdell on bass, and Daniel Morrison on drums make up one of the best live band performances you will see at any show. 

The band prides themselves on being the most authentic Fleetwood Mac Tribute without coming across as a parody. They will make you dance, sing along at the top of your lungs and you’ll even learn something new about Fleetwood Mac at each performance.

Grammy-nominated David Krakauer and acclaimed composer/performer Kathleen Tagg present a passionate, eclectic and highly personal musical journey, “Breath & Hammer.” 

Widely considered one of the greatest clarinetists on the planet, David Krakauer has been praised internationally as a key innovator in modern klezmer, as well as a major voice in classical music. South African-born pianist, composer and producer Kathleen Tagg has performed on four continents in leading venues such as Carnegie Hall, had her original music performed in venues such as New York’s Lincoln Center, appeared on a host of classical, world music and multi-genre recordings and produced numerous CDs and interdisciplinary programs from South Africa to Los Angeles. 

Individually, they have an impressive track record of creating innovative programs that stretch the boundaries of traditional concert presentations. In “Breath & Hammer,” they bring together their disparate backgrounds to make something new and uniquely their own.

In her debut theatrical production, Ashli St. Armant presents “North,” a powerful new musical about a teenage boy and his mother who escape slavery in the deep south through the Underground Railroad. 

“North” is a moving story that explores the multi-faceted reality of Black life during the antebellum period, and which aims to bring out the full range of experiences of freedom seekers. While acknowledging the realities of slavery, the narrative and original musical compositions by St. Armant explore themes of optimism, bravery, playfulness, wonder, suspense and mystery. The musical is intended for intergenerational audiences, ages 10 and up. 

Inspired by true accounts of escape through the Underground Railroad, the story begins in Vacherie, Louisiana, in the middle of the 19th century where Lawrence, a precocious teenage boy, and his cautious mother, Minnie, are making the best of their lives, enslaved on Mr. Newsome’s plantation – the only reality they’ve ever known.

When Minnie makes a shocking discovery that Lawrence’s life is in jeopardy, they make the brave and difficult decision to run away that night. While navigating the complicated relationship between mother and son, and Lawrence’s emerging promise of manhood, the pair must also find their way through the intricate network of the Underground Railroad. Together, they discover more about the world and themselves than they ever would have had they stayed on the plantation. Will their new understandings and their bond be enough to carry them all the way to freedom? Relationships, grit, betrayal, ingenuity, finding joy and ultimately, humanity, drive the story. 

St. Armant’s own ancestors were enslaved in Vacherie, and her research for this project led her down many paths where she discovered incredible connections to her own family and experiences. Many of those findings influenced the final story, including characters like Tham the Brave, a real-life leader in a Maroons community who had been enslaved on the same plantation as St. Armant’s family members in the 1780s. The set design and the song “Oh What These Trees Have Seen” come from her personal experience visiting the area where this plantation was located.  

This show is presented in collaboration with the Kansas Studies Institute. It is intended for ages 10 and up.

In her debut theatrical production, Ashli St. Armant presents “North,” a powerful new musical about a teenage boy and his mother who escape slavery in the deep south through the Underground Railroad. 

“North” is a moving story that explores the multi-faceted reality of Black life during the antebellum period, and which aims to bring out the full range of experiences of freedom seekers. While acknowledging the realities of slavery, the narrative and original musical compositions by St. Armant explore themes of optimism, bravery, playfulness, wonder, suspense and mystery. The musical is intended for intergenerational audiences, ages 10 and up. 

Inspired by true accounts of escape through the Underground Railroad, the story begins in Vacherie, Louisiana, in the middle of the 19th century where Lawrence, a precocious teenage boy, and his cautious mother, Minnie, are making the best of their lives, enslaved on Mr. Newsome’s plantation – the only reality they’ve ever known.

When Minnie makes a shocking discovery that Lawrence’s life is in jeopardy, they make the brave and difficult decision to run away that night. While navigating the complicated relationship between mother and son, and Lawrence’s emerging promise of manhood, the pair must also find their way through the intricate network of the Underground Railroad. Together, they discover more about the world and themselves than they ever would have had they stayed on the plantation. Will their new understandings and their bond be enough to carry them all the way to freedom? Relationships, grit, betrayal, ingenuity, finding joy and ultimately, humanity, drive the story. 

St. Armant’s own ancestors were enslaved in Vacherie, and her research for this project led her down many paths where she discovered incredible connections to her own family and experiences. Many of those findings influenced the final story, including characters like Tham the Brave, a real-life leader in a Maroons community who had been enslaved on the same plantation as St. Armant’s family members in the 1780s. The set design and the song “Oh What These Trees Have Seen” come from her personal experience visiting the area where this plantation was located.  

This show is presented in collaboration with the Kansas Studies Institute. It is intended for ages 10 and up.

In her debut theatrical production, Ashli St. Armant presents “North,” a powerful new musical about a teenage boy and his mother who escape slavery in the deep south through the Underground Railroad. 

“North” is a moving story that explores the multi-faceted reality of Black life during the antebellum period, and which aims to bring out the full range of experiences of freedom seekers. While acknowledging the realities of slavery, the narrative and original musical compositions by St. Armant explore themes of optimism, bravery, playfulness, wonder, suspense and mystery. The musical is intended for intergenerational audiences, ages 10 and up. 

Inspired by true accounts of escape through the Underground Railroad, the story begins in Vacherie, Louisiana, in the middle of the 19th century where Lawrence, a precocious teenage boy, and his cautious mother, Minnie, are making the best of their lives, enslaved on Mr. Newsome’s plantation – the only reality they’ve ever known.

When Minnie makes a shocking discovery that Lawrence’s life is in jeopardy, they make the brave and difficult decision to run away that night. While navigating the complicated relationship between mother and son, and Lawrence’s emerging promise of manhood, the pair must also find their way through the intricate network of the Underground Railroad. Together, they discover more about the world and themselves than they ever would have had they stayed on the plantation. Will their new understandings and their bond be enough to carry them all the way to freedom? Relationships, grit, betrayal, ingenuity, finding joy and ultimately, humanity, drive the story. 

St. Armant’s own ancestors were enslaved in Vacherie, and her research for this project led her down many paths where she discovered incredible connections to her own family and experiences. Many of those findings influenced the final story, including characters like Tham the Brave, a real-life leader in a Maroons community who had been enslaved on the same plantation as St. Armant’s family members in the 1780s. The set design and the song “Oh What These Trees Have Seen” come from her personal experience visiting the area where this plantation was located.  

This show is presented in collaboration with the Kansas Studies Institute. It is intended for ages 10 and up.

In her debut theatrical production, Ashli St. Armant presents “North,” a powerful new musical about a teenage boy and his mother who escape slavery in the deep south through the Underground Railroad. 

“North” is a moving story that explores the multi-faceted reality of Black life during the antebellum period, and which aims to bring out the full range of experiences of freedom seekers. While acknowledging the realities of slavery, the narrative and original musical compositions by St. Armant explore themes of optimism, bravery, playfulness, wonder, suspense and mystery. The musical is intended for intergenerational audiences, ages 10 and up. 

Inspired by true accounts of escape through the Underground Railroad, the story begins in Vacherie, Louisiana, in the middle of the 19th century where Lawrence, a precocious teenage boy, and his cautious mother, Minnie, are making the best of their lives, enslaved on Mr. Newsome’s plantation – the only reality they’ve ever known.

When Minnie makes a shocking discovery that Lawrence’s life is in jeopardy, they make the brave and difficult decision to run away that night. While navigating the complicated relationship between mother and son, and Lawrence’s emerging promise of manhood, the pair must also find their way through the intricate network of the Underground Railroad. Together, they discover more about the world and themselves than they ever would have had they stayed on the plantation. Will their new understandings and their bond be enough to carry them all the way to freedom? Relationships, grit, betrayal, ingenuity, finding joy and ultimately, humanity, drive the story. 

St. Armant’s own ancestors were enslaved in Vacherie, and her research for this project led her down many paths where she discovered incredible connections to her own family and experiences. Many of those findings influenced the final story, including characters like Tham the Brave, a real-life leader in a Maroons community who had been enslaved on the same plantation as St. Armant’s family members in the 1780s. The set design and the song “Oh What These Trees Have Seen” come from her personal experience visiting the area where this plantation was located.  

This show is presented in collaboration with the Kansas Studies Institute. It is intended for ages 10 and up.

In her debut theatrical production, Ashli St. Armant presents “North,” a powerful new musical about a teenage boy and his mother who escape slavery in the deep south through the Underground Railroad. 

“North” is a moving story that explores the multi-faceted reality of Black life during the antebellum period, and which aims to bring out the full range of experiences of freedom seekers. While acknowledging the realities of slavery, the narrative and original musical compositions by St. Armant explore themes of optimism, bravery, playfulness, wonder, suspense and mystery. The musical is intended for intergenerational audiences, ages 10 and up. 

Inspired by true accounts of escape through the Underground Railroad, the story begins in Vacherie, Louisiana, in the middle of the 19th century where Lawrence, a precocious teenage boy, and his cautious mother, Minnie, are making the best of their lives, enslaved on Mr. Newsome’s plantation – the only reality they’ve ever known.

When Minnie makes a shocking discovery that Lawrence’s life is in jeopardy, they make the brave and difficult decision to run away that night. While navigating the complicated relationship between mother and son, and Lawrence’s emerging promise of manhood, the pair must also find their way through the intricate network of the Underground Railroad. Together, they discover more about the world and themselves than they ever would have had they stayed on the plantation. Will their new understandings and their bond be enough to carry them all the way to freedom? Relationships, grit, betrayal, ingenuity, finding joy and ultimately, humanity, drive the story. 

St. Armant’s own ancestors were enslaved in Vacherie, and her research for this project led her down many paths where she discovered incredible connections to her own family and experiences. Many of those findings influenced the final story, including characters like Tham the Brave, a real-life leader in a Maroons community who had been enslaved on the same plantation as St. Armant’s family members in the 1780s. The set design and the song “Oh What These Trees Have Seen” come from her personal experience visiting the area where this plantation was located.  

Presented in collaboration with the Kansas Studies Institute.