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Charitable organizations in Missouri and Kansas that are interested in participating in Starlight Theatre’s 2019 Community Ticket program must apply by Friday, March 15, and provide proof of their nonprofit status. The Community Ticket program has been a cornerstone of Starlight’s mission and community outreach since 1951. To keep its performances accessible to all audiences, … 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
Hey college students! Starlight is hitting the road and coming to a career or internship fair near you. We’re looking for 15 smart, creative and hard-working college students to work as paid interns throughout our theatre’s 2019 summer Broadway and concert seasons. Learn more by stopping by our table at these upcoming career fairs: February … Continued
We asked Vincent Legacy Scholars to share their recent accomplishments and here’s what we learned: ANSONIA SERRANO 2011 Scholar After completing two years of college at the University of Central Missouri, Ansonia Serrano and her family moved back to their original hometown of Orlando, Fla., in 2018. She decided to take a break from school … 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
Dena Blizzard is One Funny Mother, and she’s hitting the road to bring the laughs to Kansas City audiences at Starlight Indoors, Feb. 19-24. Best known from her viral videos, the Back to School Rant and Chardonnay Go, Dena is a comedian and married mother of three who stars in this hit one-woman comedy show. An evening of laundry, … Continued
Submissions are now open for the 2019 Award for Excellence in Theatre Education, presented in conjunction with the Tony Awards® and Carnegie Mellon University. This award honors theatre educators across the nation who have inspired, taught and supported their students’ theatre journeys. Candidates must be currently teaching and employed at an accredited K-12 institution, or … Continued
For the 14th straight year, Starlight Theatre will award $2,500 performing arts scholarships to ethnically diverse middle school students across the metro. Qualified Kansas City students in grades 6, 7 and 8 are invited to apply by Friday, March 29, for a Vincent Legacy Scholarship. Longtime Starlight supporters and community leaders Greg and Rebecca Reid … 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
Sister made her much-anticipated return to Starlight Indoors last month in Sister Strikes Again!, with class in session Jan. 15-27 and audiences braving the snowy Kansas City weather to see their favorite Sister take the stage once again. Recognizing that many nuns do not receive Social Security or other retirement benefits, the Late Nite Catechism series has made it … 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
In January, Starlight’s education and outreach team members donated 740 brand-new youth T-shirts and sweatshirts to the children served by Operation Breakthrough. They also delivered 325 T-shirts to counselors’ offices at eight schools in the Kansas City, Kan., school district and more than 150 shirts to the Raytown, Mo., School District central office. With its … Continued
On this week’s episode, Young Friends of Starlight has announced the theme for this year’s After Hours at the Towers event, the Percy Jackson musical launches its national tour, there’s a Judy Garland bio-musical in the works and Carol Burnett is honored at the 2019 Golden Globes. After Hours at the Towers Channel your inner … Continued
A major benefit of being a Starlight Theatre Broadway season ticket holder is buying your tickets at a discount. In fact, our season ticket discount is so good, it's like we give you a show for FREE!
On this week's episode of Talkin' With Taylor, Taylor sits down with Mary Beth Burns, who plays the title character in the one-nun show, Sister Strikes Again! Find out more about the show, what the proper name is for someone from Michigan, and what Sister is currently binge-watching on Netflix. Sister Strikes Again! is another hilarious installment in … Continued
Everyone’s favorite Sister takes the Starlight Indoors stage once more at Sister Strikes Again!, January 15-27! The second installment in the hilarious hit Late Night Catechism series, Sister Strikes Again! brings audiences back to the classroom, reminding them of the “good ol’ days” when all you had to worry about was toeing the line with your teacher. Catholic or not, … Continued
Are you a talented actor, actress, singer or dancer in the Kansas City area? Starlight Theatre may be looking for you! Auditions for The Wizard of Oz, Starlight’s only self-produced musical of the 2019 AdventHealth Broadway season, will be held January 11, 12 and 13 for various age groups in Berger Studio at Starlight Theatre. This … Continued
We post all kinds of updates on Facebook, but you might not be seeing our posts because of Facebook’s settings. In the following weeks, we plan to announce several must-see summer concerts and we want our fans to be the first to know. If you don’t want to miss a concert announcement, show night update … Continued
Don your favorite neon spandex, tease your hair to new heights, and join Young Friends of Starlight for After Hours at the Towers in the Cohen Community Stage House on May 3, 2019! This year’s event is inspired by the hit Broadway musical Rock of Ages, and all of its ‘80s glam-rock glory. “After Hours at … Continued
On Friday, Dec. 28, current and former Vincent Legacy Scholars, their families and guests, scholarship founders Greg and Rebecca Reid and Starlight leadership reunited to celebrate the scholars’ accomplishments in a beautiful holiday setting. With a catered dinner, scholar updates and performances, games and activities, it was a night to remember for former and current … Continued
On this week’s episode, Starlight is accepting applications for our summer internship program, Mary Poppins returns opens in cinemas, Waitress welcomes Sara Bareilles back to the cast, and Hadestown has found its Broadway home. Calling all college students! Starlight Theatre is looking for smart, creative and hard-working interns for our Bob Rohlf Internship Program during the summer of 2019. … Continued
Calling all college students! Apply today to be a Starlight Intern! Application materials are now available for Starlight’s 2019 Bob Rohlf Internship program. We’re looking for 15 smart, creative and hard-working college students to work as paid interns throughout our theatre’s 2019 summer Broadway and concert seasons! We offer numerous paid internships in many departments, … Continued
On this week’s episode, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical finishes its Broadway run, Starlight has announced auditions for The Wizard of Oz, Bruce Springsteen heads to Netflix, and Steven Spielberg takes on movie-musicals. Donna Summer Musical Posts Broadway Closing Notice, With Tour to Follow Summer: The Donna Summer Musical has announced its “Last Dance” at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre with … Continued
We get it – holiday shopping can be stressful! Skip the lines at the register, avoid the parking headaches, and take care of everyone on your list with tickets to a show at Starlight! Or – for those who are a little tough to shop for – give a Starlight gift certificate and let them choose the … Continued
As we look toward the New Year, we couldn’t wait to share with you our first concert announcements of 2019. It’s shaping up to be another wonderful summer under the stars! Chicago Sunday, May 19 – tickets on sale Dec. 7 at 10a.m. From the signature sound of the Chicago horns, their iconic vocalists, and a few … Continued
Starlight Theatre is ready to ring in the holidays with the 2018 Starlight STARS of Tomorrow middle school performance troupe. The cast of 13 students from across the metro began rehearsals Oct. 26-27, learning a medley of seven upbeat holiday songs and associated choreography. Local teaching artists Christina Burton (choreographer) and Brad Foster (music director) … Continued
Don’t forget – if you are a Broadway subscriber, Friday, Dec. 14 is your final chance to renew your season tickets for the 2019 Advent Health Broadway Series. After Dec. 14, we will release your seats. We would hate for you to miss out on a fantastic summer under the stars! We kick off the season with family favorite The … Continued
On this week’s episode, Ain’t Too Proud finishes its pre-Broadway run, one of Starlight’s own scholars joins Clueless: The Musical, The King and I will be streamed in cinemas, and the Starlight STARS celebrate the end of a successful season. Ain't Too Proud—The Life and Times of the TemptationsSets Dates for Spring Broadway Bow Ain’t Too Proud - The Life … Continued
Congratulations to our very own Starlight Theatre Ambassador Jan Morevitska and Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department Director, Mark McHenry, for each earning a 2018 Heart of Kansas City Award from the Greater Kansas City Attractions Association (GKCAA). GKCAA presented the awards to Morevitska and McHenry at its 2018 annual meeting Nov. 8 at Union … Continued
In our fourth season of Starlight Indoors, we’re proud to announce that we’ve installed brand-new seating, in addition to other improvements in our stage house. You asked – we listened! Our new seating system features wider aisles with LED lights, more spacious seats, a convenient back exit and, by patron request, cup holders to keep … Continued