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The spotlight shone on Starlight Theatre on Feb. 25 in Columbia, Mo., when Starlight president and CEO Rich Baker accepted an award from the Missouri Parks and Recreation Association (MPRA). Starlight was one of just three Missouri organizations selected to receive a 2016 MPRA Citation Award. The annual award honors a not-for-profit or business organization … Continued
Longtime season ticket holder Noda Scherer of Kansas City, Mo., got an early holiday gift from Starlight Theatre in December. She won two free season tickets for the 2016 Broadway season! By renewing her season tickets before the first deadline of Dec. 4, Scherer was entered into a drawing along with thousands of other early … Continued
In the spirit of the holiday season, Starlight Theatre is sharing ideas for “12 Days of Giving.” We hope you have enjoyed our suggestions for giving your loved ones – or yourself – some special musical-related treats this month! Now that the holiday season will soon come to a close, we invite you to get … Continued
In the spirit of the holiday season, Starlight Theatre is sharing ideas for “12 Days of Giving.” We hope you enjoy our suggestions for giving your loved ones – or yourself – some special musical-related treats this month! There are sure to be leftovers after all those holiday feasts today and tomorrow. So, we suggest … Continued
In the spirit of the holiday season, Starlight Theatre is sharing ideas for “12 Days of Giving.” We hope you will enjoy our suggestions for giving your loved ones – or yourself – some special musical-related treats this month. Decorate your home with a flash of Broadway! Today we bring you two printable decorations featuring … Continued
In the spirit of the holiday season, Starlight Theatre is sharing ideas for “12 Days of Giving.” We hope you will enjoy our suggestions for giving your loved ones – or yourself – some special musical-related treats this month. If you’re in the mood for an old-fashioned holiday (and want to protect your fancy clothes … Continued
In the spirit of the holiday season, Starlight Theatre is sharing ideas for “12 Days of Giving.” We hope you will enjoy our suggestions for giving your loved ones – or yourself – some special musical-related treats this month. Today’s gift is a Starlight themed crossword puzzle. Download
In the spirit of the holiday season, Starlight Theatre is sharing ideas for “12 Days of Giving.” We hope you will enjoy our suggestions for giving your loved ones – or yourself – some special musical-related treats this month. Ever wonder how to make a school lunch stand out among the rest. Today we bring … Continued
In the spirit of the holiday season, Starlight Theatre is sharing ideas for “12 Days of Giving.” We hope you will enjoy our suggestions for giving your loved ones – or yourself – some special musical-related treats this month. Looking for a way to entertain your children while they are home on Holiday break? Watch … Continued
Starlight Theatre staff is proud to have partnered with Operation Breakthrough to adopt a local family this holiday season. Our adopted family included a single mother and seven children ages 6 months to 12 years. Starlight staff donated gifts ranging from fishing poles and riding toys to Barbie dolls and art supplies. We also provided … Continued
In the spirit of the holiday season, Starlight Theatre is sharing ideas for “12 Days of Giving.” We hope you will enjoy our suggestions for giving your loved ones – or yourself – some special musical-related treats this month. Today’s gift is an arts and crafts project that will awaken The Force or your inner … Continued
In the spirit of the holiday season, Starlight Theatre is sharing ideas for “12 Days of Giving.” We hope you will enjoy our suggestions for giving your loved ones – or yourself – some special musical-related treats this month. Impress your holiday party guests with these delectable drink recipes themed around our Starlight Indoor shows, Dixie’s … Continued
In the spirit of the holiday season, Starlight Theatre is sharing ideas for “12 Days of Giving.” We hope you will enjoy our suggestions for giving your loved ones – or yourself – some special musical-related treats this month! While we hope to see you in January for our Starlight Indoors series, we also know the holidays and winter months are … Continued
On occasion, Rich Baker, Starlight president and CEO, likes to provide information and insights on topics related to our Broadway season, venue, industry trends and more. This issue’s topic addresses content advisories for Broadway shows. This seems like a good time to talk to Starlight patrons about show content, especially in light of some survey … Continued
In issues of “On The Spot” in 2015, we have shared selected highlights from each decade of Starlight Theatre. This is the final installment of the series. We hope you have enjoyed the look back at our theatre’s history and are ready to be part of our 66th year! The flurry of capital construction that … Continued
Helen Negretti has been answering box office calls across Kansas City for more than 30 years, and she’s lent her talents to Starlight Theatre for the past year and a half. From the Kansas City Ballet to the Lyric Opera, Renaissance Festival, Sandstone Amphitheatre, Benjamin Ranch Rodeo and many more, Helen has spent countless hours … Continued
We try not to do it too often, but occasionally we like to brag about the awards that fans of Starlight bestow upon our venue. In 2015, Starlight took home several local honors, including: 2015 Certificate of Excellence – TripAdvisor.com Silver Awards: Best Theater & Best Performing Arts Venue – Ingram’s 2015 Best of Business Kansas City … Continued
This time of year, legends and lore are at the ready with tales of mysterious figures, flickering lights and slamming doors. The theatre community is no different. Great theatres such as the Sondheim Theatre, Eugene O’Neill, Belasco Theatre and New Amsterdam theatre are among a few mentioned in the latest PLAYBILL story, “Scandals and Secrets of … Continued
In issues of “On The Spot” in 2015, we are sharing selected highlights from each decade of Starlight Theatre. Portions of this article are excerpted from Making Memories for 50 Years, a Starlight commemorative magazine published in 2000. As the century turned and the new millennium dawned, Starlight was ready to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a … Continued
In the spirit of the holiday season, Starlight Theatre is sharing our ideas for “12 Days of Giving.” We hope you will enjoy our suggestions for giving your loved ones – or yourself – some special musical-related treats this month. At Starlight, we obviously love great music! Next September, we’ll hear lots of songs that … Continued
A decade of selflessness and support for Kansas City youth was honored Saturday night, Sept. 26, when Greg and Rebecca Reid were presented the 2015 Star of Touring Broadway Award at Starlight’s Annual Benefit Gala. The Reids, benefactors of the now decade-old Vincent Legacy Scholarship program at Starlight, received the award from The Broadway League based on a … Continued
Starlight Theatre associates put their money where their mouths are when it comes to supporting Kansas City’s arts community. Recognizing that local arts organizations are stronger together than separate, each spring Starlight staff members financially support the arts by contributing to the citywide ArtsKC Fund through its employee giving campaign. At Starlight, ArtsKC Fund week … Continued
As the 1980s concluded, Starlight Theatre had returned to financial solvency. Determined to grow and thrive as a new decade dawned, the theatre’s leadership and Board of Directors undertook efforts to bring continued improvement and positive change to the Starlight venue and operations throughout the 1990s. Helping to fuel the activity was significant growth in … Continued
The past month has been a very busy one for Starlight Theatre company manager Caroline Gibel. She took on a myriad of management duties for the 34-person cast and multi-member creative team for Starlight’s production ofMary Poppins, which was the only Broadway show rehearsed and produced locally this season. Caroline deftly led tasks ranging from … Continued
Our continuing Q&A series allows Rich Baker, Starlight president and CEO, to share his thoughts and insights about topics related to our Broadway season, venue, industry trends and more. Q. Why does Starlight add fees onto its ticket prices? A. I’d like to try to clear up some common misconceptions about fees or, as you might call … Continued
Starlight Theatre and all of Kansas City lost a valued friend and selfless supporter with the passing of Jack Steadman on July 5. While most widely recognized locally for his leadership of the Kansas City Chiefs and Hunt Midwest Enterprises, Jack also made a huge impact on Starlight Theatre for the entirety of the 43 … Continued
National list-makers continue to shine the spotlight on Starlight Theatre as one of the best places in the country to spend a summer night. A recent USA Today and 10 Best readers’ poll placed the theatre fourth in the Best Outdoor Music Venue category. The competition included 20 sites across the United States as selected by a … Continued
The 2015 Tony Awards are just hours away and we have everything you need to put on the perfect last minute party. Download our Printable Party Decorations and bring Broadway to your living room. Broadway Decorations: Broadway is all about presentation. Decorate your party with bright flowers, fun tablecloths, themed goodies and make sure to … Continued
In each issue of “On The Spot” from now through September, we are sharing selected highlights from each decade of Starlight Theatre. Following several troublesome seasons of financial struggles, the 1980s brought continued challenges, operational changes and, by the middle of the decade, a hopeful outlook to Starlight Theatre. The 1980 Broadway season struggled through … Continued
As Starlight Theatre works to encourage creativity and appreciation for the performing arts, talented local visual artists have come forward to share their work with Starlight guests. If you attend a Friday night Broadway performance or concert at Starlight this season, you might be the lucky one taking home a piece of original artwork! Free … Continued