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Inspired by the real-life story of the dog that stars as Toto in the national tour of The Wizard of Oz, Starlight Theatre will host a “Take Home Toto” pre-show event June 11-15. Toto is expertly played by Nigel, a Cairn terrier who was rescued from the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society in 2008 by Tony® Award-winning … Continued
Tune into the 68th Annual Tony Awards® next Sunday night, June 8, for a star-studded celebration of Broadway! Tony Award-winning, Academy Award®-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actor Hugh Jackman will host the three-hour extravaganza, which begins at 7 p.m. CDT and airs on CBS. Featured guest appearances include Bradley Cooper, Kevin Bacon, Carole King, Maggie Gyllenhaal, … Continued
Just two days after we roll up the Yellow Brick Road and send Dorothy and Toto home to Kansas, Starlight will amp up its new sound system to welcome the smash-hit “rock theatrical” We Will Rock You to the stage. Whether or not you’re up on your facts about the British rock group Queen, it’s a pretty … Continued
With The Sound of Music under way, Starlight Theatre decided to speak with a few of the actors to discover their favorite things. Two of the show’s youngest stars are siblings, Josephine and Delilah Rose Pellow. The two sisters are playing Marta and Gretl von Trapp so they’re sure to have some great favorite things. Favorite TV … Continued
Whether you hail from the Kansas or Missouri side of the state line, it’s a good bet The Wizard of Oz ranks among your favorite musicals. The new national touring production kicking off Starlight’s 2014 Broadway season June 10-15 will preserve your favorite memories (music, characters and iconic moments), while throwing in a few new elements to … Continued
Brent Blazek, Assistant Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations at Rockhurst University, agreed to share his thoughts and advice on his group’s night at Starlight Theatre. What was the outcome of your May 2013 Spamalot Dinner & Show alumni event? The Spamalot event was a resounding success. When I booked the event, I wasn’t sure what to expect because … Continued
The Tony Award Nominations were just announced and we’ve got the complete list! The 68th Annual Tony Awards will be broadcast in a live three-hour ceremony from Radio City Music Hall, on the CBS television network on Sunday, June 8, 2013. Best Musical A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder After Midnight Aladdin Beautiful Best … Continued
Before you and your family are off to see the Wizard at Starlight Theatre this summer, consider checking out “75 Years of Oz” at the Crown Center Shops. This free, interactive exhibit, which runs through May 4 in the Showplace event space on Level 1 of Crown Center, celebrates the 75th anniversary of the release … Continued
Are you snowed in and looking for something to do? Are you itching for a fix of Broadway entertainment and can’t wait for summer at Starlight Theatre? Well Starlight’s here to help and offer some great movies to watch on Netflix instead of shoveling the driveway or making a snowman. So, stay inside, cuddle up … Continued
The Muppets latest big screen film, Muppets Most Wanted, is set to hit theaters this Friday. But the Muppets wouldn’t be the Muppets without the musical mayhem that’s made them fan-favorites for almost four decades. Jim Henson’s collective group of characters has performed renditions of songs from numerous musicals, including numbers from three of Starlight’s 2014 Broadway … Continued
The story of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is based on a story in the book of Genesis, which tells of a father’s love for his youngest son. This biblical musical about 12 brothers takes its title from the coat of many colors, making it a central part of the production. The coat has been through … Continued
The wonderful Land of Oz has motivated numerous artists to create original works. The classic children’s story has inspired comics, movies, books and Broadway musicals. But, some of the most unique art has been created using LEGOs. While LEGO has not officially released a Wizard of OZ themed set, fans of L. Frank Baum’s world have not … Continued
This Sunday’s Academy Awards red carpet will lead to a yellow brick road as Judy Garland’s children – Liza Minnelli, Lorna Luft and Joey Luft – will appear to honor their mother’s beloved film, “The Wizard of Oz.” The Oz-themed tribute at the ceremony commemorates the film’s 75th anniversary and fits into the award shows … Continued
Internationally known director Philip Wm. McKinley will direct The Sound of Music at Starlight Theatre, July 25-31. McKinley previously directed Broadway’s Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark and The Boy From Oz starring Hugh Jackman, as well as the internationally acclaimed “Mozart L’OPERA ROCK” which premiered last year in Tokyo, Japan. “Starlight is thrilled to have Phil McKinley returning to direct our … Continued
The snow is starting to melt, roads are clear and schools in the Kansas City area are back in session. Last week, many parents received automated messages alerting them of school closings. Most likely your alert didn’t sound like Kentucky principal James Detwiler’s message. Sick of breaking the same news to parents, Principal Detwiler gave … Continued
Joseph will bring his technicolor dreamcoat to the big screen. According to a recent release, Elton John’s Rocket Pictures (which previously produced Gnomeo & Juliet) has acquired the film rights to Andrew Llyod Webber and Tim Rice’s global hit, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Composer Lloyd Webber recently hinted that a movie adaptation was in the … Continued
The Independent Presenters Network is delighted to announce that casting for the 2014 national tour of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is complete. Directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Andy Blankenbuehler, the new tour will take the Starlight Theatre stage July 8-13, 2014. As previously announced, Broadway and television star Diana DeGarmo (Narrator) and Broadway star … Continued