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This summer’s concert schedule at Starlight Theatre is shaping up to be one of the biggest and most diverse yet. Fans of just about any genre will find live music to love under the stars in 2016, as the number of concerts approaches 25. Four new shows were recently added to Starlight’s 2016 Capitol Federal … Continued
If seeing Tony Award®-winning musicals tops your wish list, you’ll want to spend the month of May at Starlight Theatre! ONCE The 2016 Broadway season at Starlight kicks off May 20-22 with a weekend special engagement of ONCE. The winner of eight Tony Awards in 2012, including Best Musical, ONCE is a truly original Broadway experience. Based on the … Continued
Center Stage, the young professionals group of Starlight Theatre, will mix fun and fundraising at an all-new event at the theatre this month. The inaugural After Hours at the Towers, which will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday, April 22, is geared toward 21- to 40-year-olds throughout the metro. Designed as a younger complement … Continued
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
Starlight Theatre is accepting applications for its Vincent Legacy Scholarships through Monday, March 28. The annual scholarship opportunity provides minority middle-school students with funding to pursue professional training in the performing arts. The Vincent Legacy Scholarship Fund was established in 2006 by local community leaders Greg and Rebecca Reid to give qualified students an opportunity … Continued
Two months before the eight-time Tony Award®-winning musical ONCE takes the stage at Starlight Theatre, it will get its Irish on during Kansas City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Starlight and the producers of ONCE are collaborating with Cumulus Radio to re-create the musical’s Dublin pub setting atop the parade float of KCMO-FM on March 17. Kansas City’s annual parade … Continued
The thousands of Kansas City area students who participate in Starlight Theatre’s performing arts education camps, classes and programs each year have a new place to call home when at the theatre. Starlight’s brand-new Education Pavilion, constructed on the site of its original 1950 Director’s Pavilion, provides 2,700 square feet of climate-controlled space for use … Continued
Get 16 songs from Broadway’s hottest hit shows for FREE! Starlight’s Broadway iTunes sampler will have you humming great music from the shows that are delighting audiences in New York and around the country. Some of these musicals are currently playing on Broadway. Others are getting ready to make their Broadway debuts or are touring … Continued
Starlight Theatre staff are taking to the road this month to recruit prospective candidates for its Bob Rohlf Internship Program in 2016. Each summer Starlight hires more than a dozen college students to work alongside its professional staff members to learn the ins and outs of live theatre production and administration. Interns quickly are immersed … Continued
Live music under the stars is a summertime tradition at Starlight Theatre, and with eight concert dates already confirmed for 2016, it’s shaping up to be another concert season to remember. The two newest concert announcements are Barenaked Ladies with OMD and Howard Jones on Saturday, June 4, and Grammy Award®-winning folk singer Ray LaMontagne on … Continued
Starlight? Indoors? In the winter? REALLY?!! At about 9 p.m. on January 31, the final guests to attend the inaugural run of Starlight Indoors were still laughing as they filed out of One-Man Star Wars Trilogy and exited through the Applause Club to their cars. They were the last of more than 10,000 patrons who believed us when … Continued
Looking for a Valentine’s gift idea? Love stories are at the heart of three Broadway musicals included in Starlight’s 2016 season! Sweethearts will enjoy a gift of season tickets to Starlight Theatre long after February 14th has come and gone. Summer nights under the stars at Kansas City’s iconic outdoor theatre have been a beloved … 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
Behind every great performance is inspiration, and behind inspiration is a great teacher. The Tony Awards® and Carnegie Mellon University want to celebrate the teachers who create the next generation of theatre artists. Through their Excellence in Theatre Education Award program, the organizations seek to recognize dedicated teaching professionals who discover, nurture and inspire talented … Continued
The 26 members of the 2015 Starlight STARS of Tomorrow troupe wrapped up another successful year with a celebratory pizza party with Starlight Education leaders. At the January event, special recognition was given to two Starlight STARS. Anna Hastings of Olathe and Sarah Navran of Overland Park were awarded $500 scholarships in recognition of the … Continued
Get in the mood for One-Man Star Wars Trilogy at Starlight Indoors with some fun and easy snowflake patterns from a galaxy far, far away. Anthony Herrera has been designing Star Wars themed snowflake patterns and posting his creations for free on his website (anthonyherreradesigns.com) for more than five years. Now is your chance to … Continued
As Starlight has grown its portfolio of education programs to 11 and expanded its reach to more than 5,000 students each year, one thing hasn’t grown – the physical space needed to accommodate all those classes, camps and kids. Until now, that is! In 2016, Starlight will introduce its new 2,700-square-foot Education Pavilion, built on … Continued
Center Stage, the official Young Professionals group of Starlight Theatre, will support two upcoming shows in the Starlight Indoors series. The group is offering discounted show tickets and pre-show events for Dixie’s Tupperware Party and One-Man Star Wars Trilogy. Both events below are open to all young professionals in the Kansas City area. Dixie’s Tupperware Party: Welcome Dixie … Continued
The “Kansas City Live” set at KSHB-TV was visited this week by a guest from a galaxy far, far away. On Tuesday morning, January 26, Charles Ross, the star of One-Man Star Wars Trilogy, stopped by the studio to preview a short segment from his one-man show. One of the first performances of One-Man Star Wars Trilogy was … 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