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Enough stuff—give the gift of theatre this holiday season! Starlight offers a variety of musicals, off-Broadway hits and concerts for everyone on your list. A night under the stars can’t be beat! Give the gift of season tickets to the 2020 AdventHealth Broadway Series for an entire summer of fun, or split the tickets between … Continued
Last month, Nonprofit Connect held its annual Philly Awards to recognize outstanding achievements in nonprofit marketing and communications. All nonprofit organizations were invited to submit entries, resulting in more than 200 entries from 99 nonprofits in 2019. Entries were evaluated by local marketing experts and judges awarded first (Gold) and second (Silver) place in 15 … Continued
On our final episode of Talkin' With Taylor, Taylor talks with the Broadway legend, Chita Rivera. Find out what it was like to play Starlight in the ‘60s, how outdoor theatres have changed throughout the years, and what's so special about performing at this historic venue. Chita Rivera is an accomplished actress, singer and dancer … Continued
Thanks to loyal patrons like you, Starlight has been an award-winning, historic outdoor theatre in the heart of Kansas City since 1950. We’re proud to announce that in 2019, thousands of Broadway fans and concert-goers cast their votes in a variety of awards and categories, leading to the following winning titles: 2019 – (Gold) Best … Continued
Starlight celebrates 70 years of live entertainment in 2020 and is pleased to announce a new look to represent the overall Starlight brand, which includes not only theatre and concerts, but education and outreach initiatives and special events. Over the years, Starlight has seen an abundance of logos—from the whimsical scripts of the ‘50s to … Continued
September was Hunger Action Month, a time when the national network of food banks, Feeding America, commemorates the fight against hunger in the United States. Starlight helped Harvesters, Kansas City’s own regional food bank, spread the word during the national Broadway tour of Hello, Dolly! by asking patrons to bring non-perishable food donations to the show. Because orange … Continued
For the 13th year, Visit KC is once again giving travelers the opportunity to vote for their favorite Kansas City businesses in 47 different categories—from Favorite Art Museum to Favorite Barbecue Restaurant and everything in between. This year, Starlight Theatre was lucky enough to get a nomination for the category of Favorite Concert/Live Music Venue! … Continued
On this week’s episode, Something’s Coming at Starlight’s annual gala, A Chorus Line is heading to Netflix, Young Friends of Starlight invite you to Harvest Happy Hour, and Lin Manuel Miranda is honored at the National Portrait Gallery. Something’s Coming—Starlight’s Annual Benefit Gala! On Saturday, October 12, Starlight will hold its 33rd annual black-tie benefit gala to … Continued
On this week’s episode, Carolee Carmello makes her Hello, Dolly! premiere in Kansas City, Love Actually Parody coming to Off-Broadway, a film version of Merrily We Roll Along is in the works and, Starlight Theatre offers college prep workshops to Blue Star Awards students. See Who’s Joining Carolee Carmello in the New Company of Hello, Dolly! Tour Dolly will be back where she … Continued
On this week’s episode, registration is open for the 2019-20 Blue Star Awards, Forbidden Broadway is back, Broadway stars celebrate Emmy Award nominations, and a Blue Star Alum hits the road in Mean Girls. Forbidden Broadway Will Return to New York This Fall Forbidden Broadway, the long-running musical spoof, returns to New York City this fall to … Continued
Now in its 88th year, the Plaza Art Fair will once again delight Kansas Citians September 20-22 at the Country Club Plaza. A top-ranked, national art event, the Plaza Art Fair includes local venue booths, live music stages and local restaurant vendors, in addition to incredible visual artists from across the country. Starlight Theatre will … Continued
On this week’s episode, Starlight honors our 2019 Vincent Legacy Scholars, Broadway has announced new shows premiering on the Great White Way, The Little Mermaid Live is coming to ABC, and new songs from Waitress are on the way. Vincent Legacy Scholars Honored at A Bronx Tale Earlier this month, Starlight leaders, supporters and staff honored our four most recent … Continued
For the first time ever, Missouri Life Magazine is giving its readers the opportunity to vote for their favorite destinations, restaurants, and more in the show-me state—and Starlight Theatre was lucky enough to get a few nominations! Share the love of Starlight by casting your vote in the following categories: - Best Family Show (The … Continued
On this week’s episode, PBS’ is set to release a new series of Great Performances, It’s A Wonderful Life might be headed to the stage, and ZZ Top’s Jukebox Musical is set to make its Las Vegas premiere. Kelli O’Hara-Led The King and I, West End’s Kinky Boots, More Heading to PBS’ Great Performances Just in case you weren’t able … Continued
On this week’s episode, the new season of Starlight’s Indoors Series has been announced, a Blue Star alum makes his Broadway debut, Because of Winn Dixie opens as a musical, and Beyonce curates a Lion King companion album.! West Side Story Broadway revival finds its Tony and Maria Reaching for the stars is just what former Blue … Continued
On this week’s episode, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s co-produced hit, Freestyle Love Supreme, is coming to Broadway, Marvel Spotlight releases one-act plays that are sure to save the day, Broadway gets its own museum, and CATS is coming back to Starlight! Lin-Manuel Miranda to Bring Freestyle Love Supreme to Broadway You may have heard about the Off Broadway hit “Freestyle … Continued
Make it a night out at Starlight! Prior to each Broadway show, patrons may enjoy one of two buffet-style dining choices in the Applause Club, have a drink on the Encore Deck, visit the Ovation Museum, attend a free backstage tour or enjoy local talent on the Spotlight Stage. This year, Starlight is pleased to … Continued
On this week’s episode, Girl From the North Country has found its Broadway home, Tick Tick Boom is headed to Netflix, and Hadestown has dropped its cast album - part of it, anyway. ‘Girl From the North Country,’ With Bob Dylan Songs, Is Bound for Broadway The new musical Girl From the North Country is headed to Broadway after highly successful runs in … Continued
Throughout the past year, a dedicated team at Starlight Theatre has dug deep into the archives for a very special project. Now, on opening night of The Wizard of Oz, June 10, the curtain will rise on Starlight Theatre’s Ovation Museum. Located in the former gift shop space, the Ovation Museum will commemorate and celebrate Starlight’s … Continued
JULIA SURIANO (Dorothy) is thrilled to be making her Starlight debut! Regional favorites: West Side Story (Maria, Fireside Theatre), Show Boat (Magnolia, Interlakes Theatre), My Fair Lady (Eliza Doolittle, Interlakes Theatre), Les Miserables (Cosette, Red Mountain Theatre Co.). She’d like to give a big thanks to the incredible creative team, her insanely talented cast and crew, and her family & friends! She … Continued
On this week’s episode, the 2019 Blue Star Award winners have been announced, to open at New York Theatre Workshop, The Prom has two adaptations in the works and Back to the Future is about to fly to the stage. And the 2019 Blue Star Award Winners Are… On Thursday, May 23, the much-anticipated 2019 … Continued
On this week’s episode, the 2019 Tony Award nominations have been announced, there’s a Destiny’s Child bio-musical in the works, Starlight’s Blue Star Awards will be held May 23, and a new company is transforming set pieces to give them a new life. Full List of the 2019 Tony Award Nominees The Tony nominations are … Continued
On this week’s episode, Sarah Bockel returns to her role as Carole King, A Star Wars Parody takes the Off-Broadway stage, tickets are on sale now to all 2019 Broadway shows at Starlight, and a Grease prequel is in the works. Sarah Bockel Takes Over as Carole King in Beautiful on Broadway Beautiful - The Carole King Musical plays Starlight … Continued
On this week’s episode, The Cher Show takes over Late Night, Submissions are open for this year’s 2019 Musical Theatre Songwriting Challenge, Group tickets to Broadway are on sale now at Starlight, and the West End production of 42nd Street will be streamed in cinemas. Watch All the Highlights From the The Cher Show Takeover of The Tonight Show … Continued
On this week’s episode, the hit TV show Nashville is being made into a musical, Beetlejuice is set to open on Broadway and The Big Bang Theory: A Pop-Rock Musical Parody, is currently running in New York. Nashville Is Officially Becoming a Broadway Musical! Get ready to put on your cowboy boots because Tony Award-winning … Continued
On this week’s episode, Diana musical opens at La Jolla Playhouse, Starlight wins the Pitch’s Best of KC awards, a Britney Spears musical is in the works, and a revival of Oklahoma! Is set to open on Broadway. Diana Musical Extends for Second Time at La Jolla Playhouse Diana - a new musical about the iconic British princess - made … Continued
On this week’s episode, Starlight’s Vincent Legacy Scholarship applications are now available, The Office! A Musical Parody extends its Off-Broadway run, Riverdale takes on Heathers: The Musical, and Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Commercial made its debut. March 29 is Deadline to Apply for Vincent Legacy Scholarships Application materials are now available for Starlight Theatre’s 2019 Vincent Legacy Scholarships. Established in 2006 … Continued
On this week’s episode, Broadway shows celebrate Grammy nominations, Starlight earns an award from VisitKC, FX learns how to Fosse and Sting returns to The Last Ship in Toronto. Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, The Band's Visit and More Cast Albums Receive 2019 Grammy Award Nominations The 61st Annual Grammy Award nominations were announced … Continued
Thank you to all who voted in the 2018 Visitor’s Choice Awards from Visit KC! Starlight Theatre is proud to announce that we took home the award for Favorite Live Music Venue for the second year in a row. The annual Visitor’s Choice Awards are voted on exclusively by voters who reside outside of the … Continued
Starlight Theatre is excited to announce that it has welcomed six new members to its Board of Directors in 2019, in addition to appointing a new Board Chair, Ora Reynolds, after she served as Vice Chair last year. Ora and the new directors come from a variety of leading Kansas City businesses and share a … Continued