Keep up with the latest from Starlight including details about Broadway shows, new programs, history, and more.
Extra! Extra! Announcing the 2026 Broadway Series Starlight Theatre is excited to announce its 2026 AdventHealth Broadway Series with a lineup of four incredible shows under the stars. This summer celebrates the 75th season of Broadway with three Starlight premieres and one return of a popular, Tony Award-winning comedy. Come see what the world could … Continued
A Record-Breaking Night: Inspiring the Next 75 Years at Starlight On Saturday, October 4, more than 400 supporters gathered to celebrate Starlight’s 38th Annual Benefit Gala – Inspiring the Next 75 Years of Starlight. It was an evening filled with joy, generosity, and inspiration as guests came together to honor Starlight’s past, celebrate its present, … Continued
Step Into Starlight for DUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern DUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern is coming to Starlight November 13-15. This interactive fantasy adventure happens INDOORS live on stage. Audiences control the quest through an ever-changing campaign set in the heart of the Forgotten Realms. Go on an epic fantasy quest with 5 … Continued
Meet Andrew Cudzilo, Donor Relations Manager Andrew Cudzilo serves as Starlight’s Donor Relations Manager, focusing on donor engagement and stewardship. Since joining the team in March, Andrew has taken on a robust portfolio of annual and campaign donors, overseeing donor benefits and communications. He plays a key role in promoting and managing our Donor Membership … Continued
Starlight Partners with KC Pet Project to Sponsor Animals The saying is, “Never work with animals or kids,” but I disagree. Anytime we get a chance to work with a fuzzy ball of joy, we jump at it! Starlight is excited to partner with KC Pet Project to sponsor adoption fees for two animals to … Continued
Teaching Artists Needed for Disney Musicals in Schools Program In June, Starlight was awarded a $150,000 grant from Disney to bring the Disney Musicals in Schools program to Kansas City. The program develops sustainable musical theatre programs in area elementary schools. Starlight will select up to five elementary schools in the Kansas City metro area … Continued
Know the Show: Life of Pi Dates: September 16-21 Run time: 2 hours, 10 minutes including intermission Tickets start at less than $20 including fees. General parking is included with your tickets. Premium parking is $30 and may be added to your tickets at the time of purchase. Click below or call (816) 363-7827 for … Continued
Know the Show: Frozen For the first time in forever Kansas City, experience the musical phenomenon that has taken the world by storm! Full of magic, humor, and a stunning musical score, Frozen is a powerful tale of sisterhood, acceptance, and finding the real meaning of true love. Dates: August 5-10 | 8 p.m. Run … Continued
Know the Show: Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations is the electrifying musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and unmistakable harmonies, … Continued
Win a Swift Escape to NYC—And Help Build Starlight’s Future Looking for a way to make an impact on Starlight’s future? Support Starlight’s Uniquely KC Capital Campaign when you enter to win the A Swift Escape to New York raffle package, which runs through September 21, 2025. All proceeds benefit Starlight’s exciting new programs and … Continued
Starry Night at Starlight Was So Fetch We are, like, totally psyched to announce that Starry Night at Starlight raised $123,236 contributing to the Kälteen bar growth of the Bob Rohlf Internship program! The event was held Saturday, May 24, and featured 23 All-Stars, a group of Kansas City’s most dynamic and charitable movers and … Continued
75 Years of Inspiring Stories It all started in 1950 with Thrills of a Century! Since then, Starlight has presented hundreds of Broadway musicals and popular concerts to thousands of Kansas Citians, inspiring stories to last a lifetime. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane with a few of the milestones that have entertained, inspired, … Continued
Know the Show: School of Rock What happens when a failed, wannabe rock star meets a group of strait-laced kids who are insanely talented musicians? See School of Rock June 3-8 to find out! The premise of the hilarious 2003 film of the same name gets an Andrew Lloyd Weber glow up with 14 new … Continued
Starlight Celebrates with 2025 Blue Star Awards Ceremony Starlight is pleased to share the 2024-25 Blue Star Awards winners, who were just announced in a red-carpet ceremony at Starlight Theatre Thursday, May 15. Thirty four winners took home the top prizes in 31 categories, and $10,000 in monetary prizes were awarded to deserving high school … Continued
What’s New in 2025 The 2025 season is starting and there are some new things to know about visiting Starlight! Parking Updates There are two new paved parking lots this season. The Orange and Purple Lots are located on the southeast side of the venue that used to be grass parking. These lots are included … Continued
Welcome to Starlight Summer Interns! Every May, a group of fresh new faces is welcomed to Starlight. In 2025, 14 interns from 11 colleges and universities will have the chance to get hands-on experience working in a theatre. Interns will work in areas from Accounting to Ticket Services to help Starlight have a successful Broadway … Continued
Announcing the Cast for School of Rock We are thrilled to announce the cast for School of Rock at Starlight. With a few exceptions, like our wonderful Dewey Finn, our cast is comprised of almost all local KC talent! Rehearsals start next week and the show opens Tuesday, June 3. Come cheer on your family, … Continued
Know the Show: Mean Girls Starlight’s 2025 AdventHealth Broadway Series begins next week! The first show in this year’s season is Mean Girls, a story of the ups and downs of high school friendships. The musical focuses on Cady Heron, a teenage girl who transfers to a public school after being homeschooled her whole life … Continued
2025 Blue Star Nominations Announced Each year, thousands of high school students across the Kansas City metro wait in anticipation for the announcement of the annual Blue Star Awards nominations. Today, Starlight leadership, staff, and board members revealed this year’s nominees via in school presentations and Starlight’s social media. In the 2024-25 Blue Star Awards … Continued
Thank You to Starlight Volunteers! National Volunteer Week is April 20-26, 2025. Every year, Starlight depends on hundreds of volunteers to help us with everything from scanning tickets to grounds keeping. At Starlight, we call our volunteers Ambassadors because they really are the welcoming smile and the helping hands that ensure smooth operations and enjoyable … Continued
Celebrate 75 Years in Style with NEW Charlie Hustle Tee Starlight Theatre, Kansas City’s oldest and largest performing arts organization, proudly marks its 75th anniversary in 2025. Established in 1950 as part of Kansas City’s centennial celebration, Starlight has since become a cornerstone of the community, capturing millions with unforgettable performances from its historic stage … Continued
Experience the Magic of Broadway Under the Stars at Starlight Theatre Kansas City’s beloved Starlight Theatre is set to bring another season of unforgettable performances, blending the magic of Broadway with the beauty of an open-air theatre. Whether you’re a lifelong theatre fan or new to live performances, Starlight offers an experience like no other. … Continued
Star Vibes: The Must-Know Perks of Being a Starlight Season Ticket Holder Imagine having the ultimate pass to unforgettable nights under the stars! When you become a Starlight Broadway season ticket holder, you’re not just securing the best seats in the house—you’re unlocking an experience packed with exclusive perks, serious savings, and all the Broadway … Continued
Applications for Tech Theatre Training Are Open Applications are open for Starlight’s Tech Theatre Training program. During the 2024-2025 school year, 20 high school students from the Kansas City area have been gaining skills to help them pursue a career in the theatre and entertainment industries. Program participants are trained by industry professionals and work … Continued
What Does Starlight Mean to You? We are just beginning the celebration of 75 Years of Inspiring Stories at Starlight Theatre in Kansas City. This year and beyond will be filled with memories, milestones, moments, and more! We have been lucky to talk with many of you at a recent Broadway performance, concert, or other … Continued
Construction Brings Exciting Improvements It’s only been three months since we broke ground for exciting improvements to Starlight Theatre, but a lot has happened in a short time! Since October, teams with GastingerWalker& and JE Dunn Construction have been working hard on Phase I of the project. Updates include: Uniquely KC Campaign: Phase I Starlight’s … Continued
Starlight Program Allows Kids to ‘Just Imagine’ Did you know that Starlight has a program called Just Imagine that brings a traveling, interactive theatre troupe of professional actors to hundreds of children at schools, community centers, and nonprofits each year? It’s one of our favorite ways to spend time with community partners and to showcase … Continued
2024 Starlight Wrapped ‘Tis the season for the year-end wrap ups! Starlight had another busy one in 2024, including 5 full-week and 2 weekend Broadway shows. Before the shows, we had lots of fun activities including photo opportunities, scavenger hunts, lawn games, giant puppets and more. After one of the performances of Come From Away, … Continued
In the Mood for Gratitude To help get us in the mood for gratitude, the team at Starlight is thinking about all the things we’re thankful for in 2024. Overall, it was another busy year with more than 200,000 visitors coming to a Broadway show or concert. Almost 5,000 students from local schools were able … Continued
Black Friday Broadway Quiz This Black Friday plan an unforgettable season of Broadway experiences right here in Kansas City! This is the perfect opportunity to treat yourself and loved ones to a summer under the stars. We’re happy to share that for a limited time starting November 29, you will be able to purchase … Continued