In early 2002, Vissi starred in the musical "Mala – I Mousiki Tou Anemou", based on a true love story that took place during World War II in Auschwitz, between Mala Zimetbaum and Edward Galiñski. The play, which was staged at Pallas Theatre in Athens, it was written by Karvelas, directed by Giannis Kakleas and was accompanied by a symphony orchestra conducted by Giorgos Niarhos. "Mala" premiered on 19 January. The production and Vissi's performance was received tepidly by critics and its commercial performance was mediocre.