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Today, we invite you to join Starlight as we celebrate National Philanthropy Day! What is philanthropy? Philanthropy is the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed through generosity. Philanthropy is not about money. It is about impact. When you donate, give your time, and engage with your community: this is philanthropy. And on this … Continued
On Saturday, October 29, Starlight celebrated the generosity and achievements of nearly 150 volunteer Ambassadors during a hosted reception at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. Together, this mighty team of volunteers contributed more than 4,500 hours to ensure the success and smooth operation of more than 60 concerts and Broadway productions hosted at Starlight … Continued
If fall is your favorite season and Halloween is your favorite holiday, the staff of Starlight made a list of haunting and horror-filled songs from musicals and movies to help you celebrate! Read about some of them below, and check out the full playlist on our Spotify channel We kick it off with one of … Continued
Justin Cooley graduated from Olathe East High School in 2021. Later that year, he began performing in an off-Broadway production, and this month, he will perform on Broadway! Justin was awarded Outstanding Actor in a Lead Role in Starlight’s 2021 Blue Star Awards, which recognizes high school performers in the Kansas City area. His … Continued
Claire joins Starlight’s Philanthropy team to support all philanthropic efforts including events management, gift processing, donor cultivation, ticket coordination, and prospect research. She comes directly from the Kansas City Repertory Theatre with a passion for ensuring all members of Kansas City have access to experience the arts. Read on to learn more about the newest … Continued
Join us in congratulating Andrew Lang, Starlight’s new Director of Philanthropy! We sat down with Andrew to discuss his history with Starlight and plans for his new role. Tell us about your history with Starlight. When I was a Junior in High School in Columbia, my sister, Cortney, had just moved to Kansas City and … Continued
Thank you to everyone who attended and donated to Starlight’s 35th Annual Benefit Gala: It Starts at Starlight. On Saturday, October 1, more than 400 patrons and benefactors came together to celebrate the Starlight tradition and Kansas City’s vibrant creative community while acknowledging the impact and importance of the arts. Chaired by Cathy and Rick … Continued
National Arts in Education Week takes place in September every year. We’re celebrating by taking a look back at our recent partnership with Kansas City Public Schools as well as sharing a little about programs at Starlight that help make the arts more accessible to our community. In 2021, Starlight partnered with Kansas City Public … Continued
Starlight welcomed around 100 residents from the Center for Neighborhoods and the Swope Park area for dinner, a show, and an important community conversation before the Tuesday, August 16 performance of Sister Act. For several months leading up to the event, Starlight visited with representatives from numerous neighborhood associations, schools, social service agencies, health facilities, … Continued
If you’re looking for a unique job opportunity, Starlight could be the place for you! Starlight’s work environment is fun, engaging, and challenging. Our employees are invested in the success of Starlight and love what they do! As a new “Cast Member,” you will become a part of a community that continues to bring the … Continued
REJOICE with us, Kansas City! We're thrilled to announce that six of your favorite Kansas City personalities will be joining us to play the role of the Pope in Sister Act at Starlight Theatre, August 16-21. Catch the following local stars each night of the show: Quinton Lucas Mayor of Kansas City Tuesday, August 16 … Continued
After a successful summer bringing quality concerts and Broadway shows to Kansas City, the season will conclude with Starlight’s 35th Annual Benefit Gala – ‘It Starts with Starlight’ on Saturday, October 1. The black-tie event brings together hundreds of local, civic, and corporate community leaders to celebrate the arts in our community. Each year, the … Continued
Thank you for voting for Starlight Theatre in Kansas City Magazine’s Best of KC 2022 reader’s choice poll! We are proud to announce that we won Best Live Theatre and Best Music Venue for the second year in a row. More than 500,000 votes were cast in this year’s contest – Kansas City Magazine’s biggest … Continued
Anastasia and Sister Act will take us on a journey this August, continuing the 2022 AdventHealth Broadway series. August 9-14, join Anya, an orphan with amnesia, as she sets out on an epic adventure to uncover her mysterious past and takes us all the way to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s. Inspired by … Continued
Starlight Theatre is proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 Vincent Legacy Scholarships. Our Vincent Legacy Scholarship recipients are middle school students who share a passion and talent for the performing arts and an interest in community service. Congratulations to this year’s recipients! The 2022 scholarship recipients are: Abby Williams - Indian Trail Middle … Continued
Starlight is proud to offer its Bob Rohlf interns a variety of professional development opportunities throughout their internship experience. Some of these events and opportunities include networking events, industry informational sessions, and volunteer opportunities with Young Friends of Starlight. In July, Starlight’s interns attended a networking event with GenKC, called Grow to GenKC: Why Kansas … Continued
Since its inception of the Broadway series in 1951, Starlight has collaborated with hundreds of local community partners to ensure that all Kansas Citians can enjoy, support, and participate in the arts through the Community Tickets program. This year, Starlight Theatre has partnered with 168 organizations to provide thousands of children and adults with the … Continued
Shoot for the stars and the opportunity to win big with Starlight Theatre’s 50/50 raffle! Purchase 10, 40, or 150 raffle tickets before July 31 for your chance to win half of the jackpot. Your raffle ticket purchases support community engagement programming and accessible live entertainment in this Kansas City landmark. Raffle tickets come in … Continued
Do you love watching your favorite shows under the stars at our historic venue? We need your help nominating Starlight Theatre for The Pitch’s 2022 Best of KC awards! With your support, we won the categories of Best Live Music Venue, Best Live Theatre, and Best Outdoor Venue in 2021. In 2022, we hope to … Continued
Join the fun this fall with Starlight Indoors! This season features comedies that poke fun at everything from TV and Broadway, Pop Culture to Kansas City. These unconventional shows will leave you laughing long after the performance ends. The fun begins in October with the reimagined tale of Queen Elizabeth II, The Crown – Live!, … Continued
For the second year in a row, Starlight’s Starry Night fundraiser raised $100,00 for Starlight’s Bob Rohlf Internships program. Held Saturday, June 11, Starry Night once again featured a group of All-Stars, a group of Kansas City’s most dynamic and charitable movers and shakers, who led the charge on fundraising. We are so grateful for … Continued
Each year, thousands of high school students across the Kansas City metro celebrate their accomplishments at the annual Blue Star Awards Ceremony. This year is the 20th Anniversary of the Blue Star Awards, and 49 schools and more than 3,700 metro area students participated. For those that may be unfamiliar, Starlight launched the Blue Star … Continued
Sign up today to become a Young Friend of Starlight! YFS members receive member-only access to exciting opportunities and tickets to Broadway shows, concerts, and special events. Our YFS members help us bring quality entertainment and educational opportunities to Kansas City for generations to come! Network and connect with like-minded individuals and learn more about … Continued
Share your love of Starlight by voting for us in Kansas City Magazine’s 2022 Best of KC Awards. Best of KC celebrates Kansas Citian’s favorites in over 300 categories ranging from concert venues, restaurants, shopping, and more! Votes for Starlight can be submitted through Friday, June 10th. Please vote for Starlight in the following Arts … Continued
Starlight Theatre welcomed the 2022 Bob Rohlf interns in May. Interns are an essential part of the success of Starlight’s summer season, and we are so excited to have them join us. Interns gain hands-on experience in all departments while providing support for key programs. “I have loved diving in and learning about sales … Continued
The Starlight team is growing, and we are looking for energetic and hard-working “Stars” to join our staff in a variety of positions for the season. Open positions include concession supervisor, concert usher, parking cashier, server, bartender, and more. Our employees are invested in the success of Starlight and love what they do! Plus, employees … Continued
In our final performance for the second season of Raise Our Voices, Hieu Bui is the first artist to share a dramatic scene written and performed by himself. In this scene titled “Renewal,” Hieu addresses the struggles of being an immigrant in a powerful recreation of a real-life experience he had as an interpreter for … Continued
Starlight is pleased to announce that Becky Blades will serve as the Honorary All-Star for its 2022 Starry Night at Starlight community fundraiser. We recently sat down with Becky to find out more about her experiences with Starlight throughout the years, and why she is excited to support this year’s Starry Night at Starlight event. … Continued
In the fifth episode of Starlight’s second season of Raise Our Voices, Guadalupe Valdes-Diaz shares a stunning performance of “Breathe” by Lin Manuel Miranda from his Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights. “In the Heights was the first musical that truly celebrated the Latine community,” Guadalupe said. “It not only talked about the struggles … Continued
If you love live entertainment at Starlight Theatre, we’d appreciate your nomination for Kansas City Magazine’s Best of KC ‘22! Nominations are open until April 22 in 264 categories, from Best Barbecue Sandwich to Best Nail Salon and everything in between. Last year, Starlight won Best Live Theater Venue, Best Outdoor Music Venue, Best Music … Continued