Event Details
Black Tie Optional
6:00 p.m. | Red Carpet Reception
Shirley Bush Helzberg Garden of the Stars
7:30 p.m. | Dinner & Program
Jeannette & Jerome Cohen Community Stage
9:30 p.m. | After Party Celebration
Applause Club and Garden
Inspiring the Next 75 Years
With so much to be proud of throughout the years, and so much magic yet to come, join us as we celebrate this important milestone in Starlight’s history and shine a light on our exciting future.
Saturday, October 4, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Single tickets are $375, and sponsorship levels start at $1,500. *Respond by September 4 to ensure printed program recognition.
Co-Chairs
Denise & Bill Bade
Robert & Melissa Hingula
Consistently ranked as one of the best fundraisers in Kansas City, this event brings together Kansas City community leaders, change-makers, and arts enthusiasts for dinner, live entertainment, presentation of the Star Award to a deserving community member, and much more.
An Annual Kansas City Tradition
The Annual Benefit Gala is one of our most important events, highlighting Starlight’s mission-based programs and bringing the community together in celebration of the arts.
Each year, funds raised through the Gala enable Starlight to impact the lives of 30,000 local residents through education and community engagement programs, bring world-class Broadway productions and concerts to more than 320,000 patrons, and sustain this cultural landmark for generations to come.
Photos from Past Galas
