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In the second season of Starlight’s video performance series Raise Our Voices, Starlight assembled an Artistic Advisory Committee comprised of community artists and art educators, who then search and select artists to collaborate with. The pairs work together to decide on the material, concepts, messaging and technique for their performance. For the season two premiere, … Continued
On this week’s episode, a Vincent Legacy Scholar attends a prestigious puppetry workshop, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will once again feature Broadway performances, and Annie LIVE is set to premiere on NBC. Zachery Garner Attends Puppetry Training Initiative
In 2020, with Starlight’s stage dark and a call for social justice rising across the nation, a new Starlight performance series, Raise Our Voices, was born. Season one featured ten students, each with a connection to at least one of Starlight’s community engagement programs, performing a student-selected piece. In December, season two of Raise Our … Continued
On this week’s episode, Van Gogh Alive is open at Starlight, a Blue Star Awards student opens a show off-Broadway, and Tick, Tick, Boom is released. Van Gogh Alive Opens at Starlight
Thank you to everyone who attended and donated to Starlight’s 34th Annual Benefit Gala. On Saturday, October 2, hundreds of Kansas Citians came together to celebrate the arts, our vibrant creative community and a shared appreciation of a beloved cultural landmark. Chaired by Kelly and Joe Privitera, the event raised more than $500,000 thanks to … Continued
Have you ever wanted to work at one of Kansas City’s oldest and most iconic venues? Now is your chance! Starlight is currently hiring five positions, in addition to a number of subcontracting positions. Volunteer opportunities are also available for those looking to donate their time to this historic nonprofit organization (and see some really … Continued
Do you know of a college student looking to gain hands-on experience in the theatre industry next summer? Look no further than Starlight! Since 1984, Starlight has provided paid summer internships in a number of departments, ranging from accounting to graphic design, landscaping/grounds, operations and more. Starlight’s interns are an integral part of the historic … Continued
Van Gogh Alive, the multi-sensory experience presented by Starlight Theatre and The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, opened last month inside the Cohen Community Stage House at Starlight and runs through December 31 of this year. It’s an entirely new way to experience Starlight, as it takes place in the same stage that Broadway shows and … Continued
Thanks to all who voted for Starlight in The Pitch’s Best of KC! We’re proud to have been awarded Best Live Music Venue (1,000+), Best Live Theater and Best Outdoor Venue. This is the fourth year in a row that Starlight has been honored with Best Live Theater and Best Outdoor venue. The Pitch’s Best … Continued
Where did you first get your passion for Starlight? We have a long history with Starlight Theatre. One of our fondest memories is of our first concert together - James Taylor in the 90s! Since then, we have attended numerous concerts, events, and Broadway shows; Starlight has always been part of our Kansas City history! When … Continued
In case you missed it, last month we announced the 2022 AdventHealth Broadway Series lineup at Starlight, and we couldn’t be more excited! This series will feature a wide selection of shows designed to satisfy the varied tastes of Kansas City theatre-goers. As you consider renewing your Broadway subscription or becoming a new subscriber, keep … Continued
On Saturday, October 2 Starlight held its Annual Benefit Gala with longtime Starlight supporters, community leaders and other VIPs in attendance. The gala is Starlight’s largest fundraising event of the year, and donations from the event support Starlight’s operations, programming and preservation of our 70+ year old venue in Swope Park. Each year, Starlight presents … Continued
In its first year, Starlight’s inaugural Starry Night at Starlight event on Saturday, September 11 raised more than $100,000 for Starlight’s Bob Rohlf Internships program! The event was supported by 20 All-Stars, a group consisting of some of Kansas City’s most dynamic and charitable movers and shakers. Actor and digital creator Kalen Allen served as … Continued
Young Friends of Starlight’s annual membership event, Harvest Happy Hour, is right around the corner! An evening of networking, connecting and celebrating at Starlight, this year’s event will take place Thursday, October 28 from 6-8 p.m. at Starlight’s Ovation Museum. This is an open event – all patrons 21+ are welcome to attend! Local favorite … Continued
As Starlight’s summer season nears a close, our historic theatre will transform its stage house for the much-anticipated exhibit, Van Gogh Alive. Presented by Starlight and The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Van Gogh Alive is a large-scale, interactive multi-sensory arts and entertainment experience that combines mesmerizing light, color, sound and fragrance to transport patrons to … Continued
On this week’s episode, we’ve announced our 2022 Broadway Series, Starlight honors this year’s Vincent Legacy Scholarship recipients, the Dear Evan Hansen movie is headed to theatres, and Cynthia Erivo releases a children’s picture book. Starlight Announces the 2022 Broadway Series
Last month, Starlight leaders, supporters and staff honored the four most recent Vincent Legacy Scholarship recipients prior to the Friday evening performance of On Your Feet!. Each student earned a $2,500 scholarship to use toward their future arts training and enjoyed dinner and a reception with their families prior to the on-stage recognition. Kalen Allen, … Continued
With crowd-pleasing musicals and hit stage favorites, Starlight is excited to announce another fantastic line up of productions coming straight from Broadway to Kansas City in 2022. And, if a few shows look familiar, it’s because Starlight leadership was able to re-book a number of productions that were cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to … Continued
On this week’s episode, Starry Night at Starlight occurs during On Your Feet!, a musical adaptation of “The Karate Kid” is in development, a concert celebration of Wicked comes to PBS and tap dance stamps are created for the US Postal Service. Starry Night at Starlight During On Your Feet!
Young Friends of Starlight will host a newly reimagined fundraiser event—Starry Night at Starlight on Saturday, September 11. This year’s event highlights an inaugural class of All-Stars—20 of Kansas City’s most dynamic charitable movers and shakers. Joining this year’s group is Honorary All-Star Kalen Allen, an actor and digital creator best known for “OMKalen” on Ellentube from “The Ellen Show.” Kalen … Continued
The 2021 Capitol Federal Concert Series continues with some incredible artists this fall! Don’t miss your chance to see a thrilling live concert or hilarious comedy performance under the stars. This month, celebrate 50 years of The Doobie Brothers as they deliver mind-blowing, roots-based, harmony-laden, guitar-driven rock and roll. The Doobie Brothers and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band come to Starlight Tuesday, September 14, as part of The Doobie … Continued
This past August, 10 college students completed summer-long training at Starlight through the Bob Rohlf Internships Program. These students participated in full-time, paid internship opportunities focused in departments including accounting, community engagement, donor relations, information systems, marketing/sales, multimedia, operations, production management and PR/communications. The students gained hands-on, real-world experience as they learned about roles in nonprofit arts administration and contributed to Starlight’s daily success, learning alongside … Continued
Please consider joining us for Shine On, Starlight’s 34th Annual Benefit Gala, on Saturday, October 2, 2021. The gala is Starlight’s largest fundraising event of the year, and donations from the event will support Starlight’s operations, programming and preservation of our historic venue. Shine On will commence at 6 p.m. at Starlight and is slated to include cocktails and … Continued
Set your mind to island time, and join us for Escape to Margaritaville, an entertaining jukebox musical that comes to Starlight September 21-26. Margaritaville is a place where people come to get away from it all—and stay to find something they never expected. In Margaritaville, a part-time bartender, part-time singer and full-time charmer thinks he’s got life all figured out until a … Continued
2014 Vincent Legacy Scholar Zachery Garner recently had the opportunity to attend a prestigious puppetry training initiative with the Jim Henson Company in Los Angeles, California. The Jim Henson Company is best known for creating the Muppets franchise, making this “a lifetime opportunity” for Zachery, who is a puppeteer and actor from the Kansas City area. Starlight is proud of this Vincent Legacy Scholar for shining in a very unique performance art. To … Continued
Starlight has a newly reimagined fundraiser - Starry Night at Starlight on Saturday, September 11. This year’s event highlights an inaugural class of All-Stars – 20 of Kansas City’s most dynamic charitable movers and shakers. Learn more about them below! Donation levels start at $100 and include: Tickets to the Saturday evening performance of Starlight’s … Continued
Starlight strives to provide accessible arts experiences to as many Kansas Citians as possible. Since its inception more than 70 years ago, the theatre has consistently given away thousands of tickets per year and has served organizations diverse in size and services, ranging anywhere from focused behavioral health service to community centers. "As an important … Continued
One of Kansas City’s most anticipated fundraising events returns Saturday, October 2nd at Starlight! Join Gala Chairs Kelly and Joe Privitera in celebrating the enduring power of the arts and the promise of brighter days to come at Kansas City’s foremost outdoor performing arts landmark. The evening is slated to include: 6 p.m. Cocktails and … Continued
Where did you first get your passion for live entertainment? We both have always loved live entertainment, but our passion was doubly ignited when two of our daughters showed an interest, one on the performing side and the other in stage management. We were blessed to have organizations like Starlight where they could learn and … Continued
Thank you to all who voted! Kansas City Magazine recently announced the winners of its 2021 Best of KC readers poll and we’re thrilled to announce that Starlight made the cut. Our historic venue won in five categories and was awarded “runner up” in two additional categories. BEST LIVE THEATER VENUE Winner: Starlight Theatre Runner … Continued