Keep up with the latest from Starlight including details about Broadway shows, new programs, history, and more.
Starlight Audience Gets a Taste of Express Market Broadway patrons and concert goers may have noticed something new in the concession options at Starlight. The new grab-and-go option Starlight Express Market quietly opened this summer to give customers an option to purchase popcorn, candy, chips, cotton candy, and a variety of beer and non-alcoholic beverages … Continued
Know the Show: Peter Pan Take a magical journey to Neverland with Peter Pan at Starlight September 17 – 22. Based on the 1954 adaptation, Peter Pan is a true Starlight tradition. It has been presented here six times since 1956 with Cathy Rigby starring in the 2016 production. The adventure begins when Peter Pan … Continued
Starlight’s Back to School List Summer never ends in Neverland or at Starlight! Extend the family fun into fall and beyond with great live performances inside and outside. From free community movie night and Peter Pan to our second season of indoor shows for families, Starlight is ready to entertain you for the whole year! … Continued
Know the Show: West Side Story When: August 20-25Show time: 8 p.m.Gates open: 6:30 p.m. Run time: 2 hours 26 minutes including intermission Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to New York City in the Tony Award-winning musical West Side Story. Tony and Maria find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the “American” Jets and … Continued
Starry Night at Starlight is a Shrek-tacular Success We are ogre-the-moon to announce that Starry Night at Starlight raised more than $136,000, contributing to the happily-ever-after growth of the Bob Rohlf Internship program! The Shrek-tacular event was held Saturday, July 27, and featured 25 All-Stars, a group of Kansas City’s most dynamic and charitable movers … Continued
The Stories of Come From Away Come From Away is based on a true story of selflessness and compassion after the 9/11 attacks. The show opens in the small Canadian town of Gander, Newfoundland, on September 11, 2001. Gander has an airport that was once a major transatlantic refueling stop, but no longer gets much … Continued
Know the Show: Come From Away Come one, come all for Come From Away at Starlight August 6-11. See the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town that welcomed them. Come From Away is based on a true story of selflessness and compassion after the 9/11 attacks on New York City … Continued
Know the Show: Shrek the Musical Fall in love all ogre again! Your favorite ogre and his trusty sidekick will take the stage this summer at Starlight for the first time. Join us July 26-28 for Shrek the Musical, the hilarious stage spectacle based on the smash hit DreamWorks animated film. Show Synopsis Shrek … Continued
Enjoy Activities Before Broadway Shows This summer, you can have more fun when you arrive early for Broadway shows at Starlight! Special activities are being planned before Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Shrek the Musical. Before every show of Disney’s The Little Mermaid you’ll find: For Shrek the Musical, we’re planning to have themed lawn … Continued
Know The Show The 2024 AdventHealth Broadway Series celebrates those who dare to be different. Starlight has been bringing the community art and entertainment since 1951. For almost 75 years, Kansas Citians have been able to enjoy and embrace the arts in one of the most beautiful and unique venues in the country. So come, enjoy, … Continued
Starlight Celebrates Make Music Day Make Music Day began in France in 1982 as a way to spread music to the public and include musicians of all ages, genres, and abilities. The event happens every year on June 21. As the summer solstice, the day provides the longest amount of daylight to countries in the … Continued
Announcing the 2024 Star Award Honorees Each fall at the Annual Gala, Starlight presents the Star Award to an individual or couple with exceptional support of Starlight and its mission, civic leadership, and a commitment to bettering the Kansas City community. This year, we proudly announce our 2024 Star Award Honorees: Don and Jean Wagner. … Continued
Know the Show: STOMP The AdventHealth Broadway Series at Starlight Theatre is marching right on ahead with its second production of the season when STOMP brings their energetic and innovative show to Kansas City June 14-16. Plan Your Visit to Starlight There are a lot of changes this year at Starlight Theatre, including a new … Continued
Vote for Starlight in Best of KC Want to show your love for Starlight? Vote in Kansas City Magazine’s 2024 Best of KC Awards! Best of KC is a way for the people of Kansas City to celebrate and show love to their favorite restaurants, shopping areas, entertainment venues, and more. A way you can … Continued
Important Updates for Tom Segura There are some important things to know BEFORE you come to the Tom Segura performance Friday, June 7. Please review the following information before you arrive. Cell Phone Policy No cell phone usage is allowed during this performance. Talking, texting, taking photos/videos or social media of any kind is prohibited … Continued
Congratulations to the 2024 Blue Star Award Winners Starlight is pleased to share the 2023-24 Blue Star Awards winners, who were just announced in a red-carpet ceremony at Starlight Theatre Thursday, May 16. Thirty five winners took home the top prizes in 30 categories, and $10,000 in scholarships were awarded to deserving high school students. … Continued
Donor Spotlight Community America Credit Union As a Corporate Charitable Partner, CommunityAmerica Credit Union, generously supports Starlight’s Blue Star Awards program, as well as other charitable and community development investments across the Kansas City area. This year, CommunityAmerica is also the presenting sponsor of the 2024 Starlight Gala. The event will be co-chaired by Whitney … Continued
Know the Show: The Cher Show The first show the 2024 AdventHealth Broadway Series at Starlight Theatre is The Cher Show, May 28-June 2. Plan Your Visit to Starlight There are a lot of changes this year at Starlight Theatre, including a new clear bag policy, new dining + concessions, and new parking signs. Please … Continued
Important Changes at Starlight The 2024 Season at Starlight is right around the corner! We want to make sure you’re informed and prepared before heading out to Starlight this summer. Here are the highlights of some changes happening in and around the venue. Please call Ticketing Services at (816) 363-7827 to address specific questions. NEW … Continued
Congratulations to the 2024 Blue Star Award Nominees Each year, thousands of high school students across the Kansas City metro wait in anticipation for the announcement of the annual Blue Star Awards nominations. On Thursday, April 25, Starlight leadership, staff, and board members revealed this year’s nominees via in school presentations and in a premiere … Continued
Broadway and the Stars Today is the “Great North American Eclipse,” in which Earth’s Moon will pass between the Sun and the Earth. Areas of Mexico, the United States and Canada will experience a total eclipse during part of the day. Kansas City will experience 89.3% of the eclipse at approximately 1:54 p.m. CDT. One … Continued
Women’s History Month at Starlight Since 1982, women have been celebrated in the US during the month of March. This focus is meant to commemorate and encourage the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. Starlight has had a long line of women who have made an impact in … Continued
Starlight’s Recycling Heroes On March 18, the world celebrates Global Recycling Day. Globalrecyclingday.com describes the day and its importance: “Global Recycling Day was created in 2018 to help recognize and celebrate, the importance recycling plays in preserving our precious primary resources and securing the future of our planet. It is a day for the world … Continued
New Broadway 3-Packs Available! Starlight has exciting new options for the 2024 Broadway season this summer. With new 3-packs you can see three Broadway shows at discounted prices. Packages start at $31.50 per person and includes general parking. Plus, if your schedule changes, you can exchange tickets for a different show night. Please give 24 … Continued
Starlight Remembers Bob Rohlf It is with great sadness that we share the passing of former President + CEO Bob Rohlf, who died peacefully on the afternoon of March 4 in Phoenix, AZ. Bob joined the Starlight family in 1980 and the impact of his leadership for 29 years at Starlight and Kansas City is … Continued
JE Dunn Builds It Forward at Starlight Most people know Starlight for its exterior spaces – the outdoor dining, seating, and the iconic towers of the stage house. But a theatre can’t function without all the back-of-house spots such as rehearsal spaces and dressing rooms. Over time, these spaces can become worn down. Recently, a … Continued
Donor Spotlight Denton Williams Denton Williams understands the importance of philanthropy. As the Special Events Manager at The Children’s Place, he raises hundreds of thousands of dollars alongside his fellow team members each year. That’s why he believes it’s vital to support the nonprofit organizations he cares about and ensure they have the resources they … Continued
Starlight Stories: The 2010s The flurry of capital construction that defined much of the 2000s at Starlight Theatre (new stage, restrooms, concessions, indoor rehearsal spaces and more) set the stage for an international honor and program expansion in the 2010s. While Kansas Citians have long considered Starlight a world-class venue, their beliefs were confirmed in … Continued
New Arts Bridge Program Brings Ailey Trio to Starlight One of the first events of Starlight’s new Arts Bridge program was a free performance by the Ailey Trio on January 10, 2024. Three dancers with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) brought their talent to Starlight to introduce Alvin Ailey’s vision and legacy to students, … Continued
New Family Series Brings Theatre to Young Audiences The New Year brings a new family series to Starlight. Beginning in March, the Performances for Young Audiences and Families Series will feature international theater companies putting their own twists on classic tales such as The Boy Who Cried Wolf, Snow White, Hansel & Gretel, and more. … Continued