Annual Gala

Over the past two decades, the annual Starlight Theatre Benefit Gala has become a much-anticipated black-tie fund-raising event in the Kansas City community. Net proceeds from the evening support year-round operations, maintenance and programming at Starlight Theatre.

The evening includes a cocktail reception, dinner on the Cohen Community Stage, custom-created live entertainment, presentation of the annual Star Award to honor outstanding contributions (financial, volunteer and professional) to the performing arts, and an after-party with a live band and dancing.

Starlight's 22nd Annual Gala was held Saturday, May 17, 2008. Gala Chairs were Roshann Parris and Jeff Dobbs.

To inquire about future Starlight Galas, including information on tickets, benefactor levels and sponsorship opportunities, please contact:

Kelli Jenkins - 816.997-1127 or  Email

Thank You to Our 2008 Gala Sponsors

(listed in alphabetical order by sponsor name):

Welcome Sponsor - Burns & McDonnell



Gala Memento Bag Sponsor - Helzberg Diamonds



Special Sponsor - KCP&L



Ambiance Sponsor - Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences



Dinner Wine Sponsor - Lukas Liquors

Dinner Sponsor - Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation 

Sapphire Room Sponsor - Parris Communications



Entertainment Sponsor - Sprint