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Beautiful – The Carole King Musical plays under the stars June 25-30, and it’s bound to be a week of fantastic music. You may know Carole King from her solo hits “I Feel the Earth Move” and “It’s Too Late”—but before she made it big as a performing artist, she wrote more than two dozen chart-toppers … Continued
Are you ready to rock? First appearing on Broadway in 2009, Rock of Ages celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2019 with a tour that turns up the volume to ten, including a stop in Kansas City May 31-June 2, before heading back to the Great White Way for a limited engagement this summer. There’s no better way to open the exciting 2019 AdventHealth Broadway Series … Continued
Entering awards season with the most nominations is Hadestown, which earned a total of 14 nominations. Trailing closely behind was Ain't Too Proud—The Life of the Temptations with 12. Joining the two titles in the coveted Best Musical category were Beetlejuice, The Prom and Tootsie. Among Hadestown's 14 nominations were two for composer and librettist Anaïs Mitchell, a nod for director Rachel Chavkin, and four … Continued
Summer is right around the corner and with that, the 68th Broadway season at Starlight is about to begin. Grab your group of 10 or more and make it a night to remember! Our Group Sales Coordinator, Toni Talley, can customize an exclusive evening for you—plus, your group can save up to 25% off of tickets to the summer Broadway series, with flexible payment options and complimentary parking. This summer, there’s … Continued
Rather than getting flowers for mom, why not get her something she'll enjoy for months and remember forever? This year's shows include Kansas City and Starlight debuts, Broadway classics, family favorites and even some acrobatics! With so many choices in our 2019 AdventHealth Broadway Series, you are guaranteed to find a show – or several … Continued
There’s nothing like summer at Starlight, and now tickets are available to all shows in the 2019 AdventHealth Broadway Season. With stage classics, straight-from-Broadway hits, crowd-pleasing jukebox musicals and more, there’s something to please every taste this season. The summer kicks off May 31-June 2 with Broadway’s Best Party—Rock of Ages, featuring the music of … Continued
Can’t wait for Cats to hit the Starlight stage July 9-14 as part of the 2019 Broadway Season? Catch a sneak peek this month on Broadway Balances America as part of “The Balancing Act,” airing on Lifetime Monday, March 18, and Tuesday, March 26. Cats is the record-breaking musical spectacular by Andrew Lloyd Webber that includes one of the most … Continued
Submissions are now open for the 2019 Award for Excellence in Theatre Education, presented in conjunction with the Tony Awards® and Carnegie Mellon University. This award honors theatre educators across the nation who have inspired, taught and supported their students’ theatre journeys. Candidates must be currently teaching and employed at an accredited K-12 institution, or … Continued
A major benefit of being a Starlight Theatre Broadway season ticket holder is buying your tickets at a discount. In fact, our season ticket discount is so good, it's like we give you a show for FREE!
Are you a talented actor, actress, singer or dancer in the Kansas City area? Starlight Theatre may be looking for you! Auditions for The Wizard of Oz, Starlight’s only self-produced musical of the 2019 AdventHealth Broadway season, will be held January 11, 12 and 13 for various age groups in Berger Studio at Starlight Theatre. This … Continued
Don’t forget – if you are a Broadway subscriber, Friday, Dec. 14 is your final chance to renew your season tickets for the 2019 Advent Health Broadway Series. After Dec. 14, we will release your seats. We would hate for you to miss out on a fantastic summer under the stars! We kick off the season with family favorite The … Continued
We’re proud to announce that Hairspray, Starlight’s self-produced show of the 2018 Shawnee Mission Health Broadway Series, has been nominated for numerous BroadwayWorld Kansas City Awards! Hairspray featured local actors alongside Tony Award nominee Brad Oscar and other talented performers from across the country. Hairspray is nominated in the following categories: Best Actor in a … Continued
If you don't feel like you can adequately express your gratitude this Thanksgiving in your own words, one of the most simple solutions is to use a heartfelt song. We've put together a list of the best show tunes that say everything from "thank you" to "let's eat." A family gathering isn't complete without the … Continued
Thanksgiving is arguably one of Broadway’s favorite holidays – with many current productions and Broadway alumni performing live during Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! The 92nd annual parade airs Thursday, Nov. 22 with coverage on NBC and CBS. Performance details are as follows - NBC – Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Thursday, Nov. 22 at 8 a.m. … Continued
On this week's episode of Talkin' With Taylor, Taylor sits down with Jeff Hobson, who joins the national tour of The Illusionists as "The Trickster" - playing now at Starlight Theatre. Find out how Jeff started his magic career, what it's like to open a show at the Sydney Opera House, and even get a sneak peek of The Illusionists when Jeff shows Taylor a trick. The Illusionists is the … Continued
Starlight Theatre’s 2019 AdventHealth Broadway Series lineup features Broadway classics, new stage hits and crowd-pleasing jukebox musicals. With so many fantastic productions hitting the road, Starlight booked a season to encompass five week-long Broadway musicals in addition to two weekend specials—giving patrons the ability to add or swap and customize their season to be truly … Continued
On this week's special episode of Talkin' With Taylor, Taylor talks to Chicago The Musical's dance captain, Christophe Caballero, before learning a few iconic Bob Fosse steps himself. The longest-running American musical on Broadway, Chicago tells the tale of a group of merry murderesses who've landed in the Cook County Jail and features some of the most legendary choreography … Continued
Chicago hits the stage at Starlight soon—this time, with a little hometown pride. Born and raised in Overland Park, Kan., Angel Reda made her professional debut at age nine in Brigadoon on the Starlight stage. Now, she will return to portray the lead role of Roxie Hart September 14-16. Direct from Broadway, Reda is intricately familiar with all … Continued
On this week’s episode of Talkin’ With Taylor, Taylor sits down with Sean Thompson, who plays Raoul in Love Never Dies–playing now at Starlight Theatre. Find out what audiences can expect from Love Never Dies, how Sean transitions into this character each night, and what it’s like to share a Broadway stage with Glenn Close. Love Never … Continued
Prepare to be transported to New York’s iconic Coney Island where the masked Phantom of the Opera is eagerly awaiting your arrival! Love Never Dies, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s spellbinding sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, plays under the stars for six performances, Aug. 14–19. Set 10 years after the Phantom’s disappearance from the Paris Opera House, Love Never … Continued
On this week’s episode of Talkin’ With Taylor, Taylor sits down with Regina LeVert, who brings the audiences to their feet each night in Hairspray as Motormouth Maybelle. Learn more about her musical roots and where she pulls inspiration for her role, as well as what she hopes audiences will take away from this incredible production. Set in … Continued
Broadway star and two-time Tony nominee Brad Oscar will lead the cast of the musical comedy phenomenon Hairspray, playing Starlight Theatre July 27 – Aug. 2. Hairspray’s director, principal and ensemble cast will also include a number of performers with Kansas City roots, many of whom are making their return to the Starlight Theatre stage! Oscar stars … Continued
On this week’s episode of Talkin’ With Taylor, Taylor sits down with two-time Tony Award nominee Brad Oscar. Oscar plays the iconic role of Edna Turnblad in Hairspray, hitting the Starlight stage July 27-Aug. 2. Learn more about the roles he originated on Broadway, what led him to Hairspray and what he’s looking forward to most about performing … Continued
BRAD OSCAR (Edna Turnblad) Broadway: Something Rotten! (Tony Award nomination), Big Fish, Nice Work If You Can Get It, The Addams Family, Spamalot, The Producers (Tony Award nomination), Jekyll & Hyde, Aspects of Love. National tour: The Phantom of the Opera, Young Frankenstein, Jekyll & Hyde. West End: The Producers. Off-Broadway: Sweeney Todd (Barrow Street), Forbidden Broadway. Encores! Annie Get Your Gun, Bells Are Ringing and Do Re Mi. Regional: The Squirrels (La Jolla Playhouse), Fiddler on the Roof (Barrington Stage), Barnum (Asolo Rep/Maltz … Continued
On this week’s episode of Talkin’ With Taylor, Taylor sits down with Hairspray lead actress, Jessica Alcorn, and director and choreographer, Jerry Jay Cranford. Set in 1960s Baltimore, Hairspray tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, who’s determined to dance her way onto TV’s most popular dance program, “The Corny Collins Show.” After auditioning and winning that coveted role, Tracy … Continued
Welcome to the ’60s, Kansas City! Hairspray, Broadway’s musical comedy phenomenon, plays under the stars for six performances, Friday, July 27 – Thursday, Aug. 2, and Starlight is pleased to announce that Tony Award® nominee Brad Oscar recently joined the cast. Oscar will portray the iconic role of Edna Turnblad, 16-year-old Tracy’s mother who hasn’t left … Continued
Prepare to be transported to New York’s iconic Coney Island where the masked Phantom of the Opera is eagerly awaiting your arrival! Love Never Dies, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s spellbinding sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, plays Starlight Theatre for six performances, Aug. 14–19. Set 10 years after the Phantom of the Opera’s disappearance from the … Continued
On this week’s episode of Talkin’ With Taylor, Taylor sits down with leading actor Jose Llana, who plays the title role of The King in the national Broadway tour of Rodgers & Hammerstein’sThe King and I. Find out when Jose first became intrigued by musicals and specifically Rodgers and Hammerstein, what resonates about this classic musical today, … Continued
On this week’s episode of Talkin’ With Taylor, Taylor sits down with Kansas City native Aaron Patrick Craven, who plays the leading role of Johnny Castle in the national touring production of Dirty Dancing. Find out what Aaron loves most about touring the country, how he tackles this iconic role each night, and of course – we … Continued
Mark your calendars – it’s almost time for the Tony Awards! The 2018 Tony Awards will be hosted by Sara Bareilles and Josh Groban at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The ceremony will be broadcast on CBS June 10 starting at 7 p.m. CST. Mean Girls and Spongebob Squarepants lead the night in nominations, both having … Continued