Starting June 30 through July 26, the entrance from 63rd Street will be closed to all traffic. Starlight guests should use the Elmwood or Meyer/Swope Parkway entrances to Swope Park.
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Another season of Broadway shows and concerts has begun at Starlight Theatre, so now is a good time to review our weather policy! Generally, all events are held rain or shine, with the exception of severe/dangerous weather. The following tips can help you stay dry and safe during your visit to Starlight. Dress for Success: … Continued
Starlight Theatre is excited to host the following cast for Legally Blonde, July 7-13! Principal Cast (Elle Woods) Carrie St. Louis (Emmett) Gerald Caesar
Here’s what you need to know before you see Tootsie at Starlight, May 19-21. Synopsis As a talented but difficult actor, Michael Dorsey struggles to find work until one show-stopping act of desperation lands him the role of a lifetime. By creating the persona of Dorothy Michaels, his star begins to rise and soon he … Continued
Legally Blonde The Musical is coming to Starlight and needs a furry friend to complete the cast. Does your dog have what it takes to be a star? The chosen Bruiser will be in great company with Nikki Snelson, who played Brooke Wyndham in the original Broadway production of Legally Blonde The Musical in 2007 … Continued
If fall is your favorite season and Halloween is your favorite holiday, the staff of Starlight made a list of haunting and horror-filled songs from musicals and movies to help you celebrate! Read about some of them below, and check out the full playlist on our Spotify channel We kick it off with one of … Continued
Justin Cooley graduated from Olathe East High School in 2021. Later that year, he began performing in an off-Broadway production, and this month, he will perform on Broadway! Justin was awarded Outstanding Actor in a Lead Role in Starlight’s 2021 Blue Star Awards, which recognizes high school performers in the Kansas City area. His … Continued
REJOICE with us, Kansas City! We're thrilled to announce that six of your favorite Kansas City personalities will be joining us to play the role of the Pope in Sister Act at Starlight Theatre, August 16-21. Catch the following local stars each night of the show: Quinton Lucas Mayor of Kansas City Tuesday, August 16 … Continued
Starlight’s own Blue Star Award winners, Maddox Bane and Georgia Barge, made their Broadway debut at the Minskoff Theatre stage on Monday, June 27, in the 2022 Jimmy Awards. Bane and Barge won the 2021-22 Blue Star Awards for Outstanding Actor in a Lead Role and Outstanding Actress in a Lead Role, respectively, earning them … Continued
Anastasia and Sister Act will take us on a journey this August, continuing the 2022 AdventHealth Broadway series. August 9-14, join Anya, an orphan with amnesia, as she sets out on an epic adventure to uncover her mysterious past and takes us all the way to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s. Inspired by … Continued
Starlight is delighted to present Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy HAIRSPRAY June 7-12. Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way into the TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? The HAIRSPRAY company is led by Andrew Levitt … Continued
Starlight is thrilled to present the Kansas City premiere of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s OKLAHOMA! one weekend only, May 13-15. Directed by Daniel Fish, this is OKLAHOMA! as you’ve never seen or heard it before—reimagined for the 21st century, and now the Tony Award winner for Best Revival of a Musical. Funny and sexy, provocative and … Continued
Summer will be here before we know it, and in Kansas City, summer is synonymous with Starlight. Don’t miss your chance to join us under the stars for a show in the 2022 AdventHealth Broadway Series. Purchase tickets today online at kcstarlight.com, by calling (816) 363-7827, or by visiting the Ticket Office located at Gate … Continued
Summer is right around the corner and with that, the AdventHealth Broadway season at Starlight is about to begin. Get a group of 10 or more and make it a night to remember! Our Group Sales Coordinator can customize an exclusive evening for you—plus, your group can save up to 25% off tickets to the … Continued
This summer, think outside and let Starlight transport you around the world. Season tickets are on sale now to the 2022 AdventHealth Broadway Series. From our historic theatre in Swope Park, you can experience the best of Broadway with stories that will take you on a journey. Visit 1960s Baltimore with Hairspray, raise the roof … 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
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
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
Coming to Starlight this fall from our friends at the St. Louis Muny is On Your Feet!, an energetic musical that tells the inspiring true story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan. Guests will be delighted to experience this sensational show at Starlight September 7-12. Featuring chart-topping hits from Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine, … Continued
You won’t believe it even when you see it! The Illusionists come to Starlight July 20-25 as part of a national tour for some incredible nights under the stars. The Illusionists – Direct from Broadway™ features the mind-bending talents of six of the most impressive and charismatic performers in the world. Audiences of all ages … Continued
Starlight welcomes Godspell to its stage for the very first time Tuesday, June 22 – Sunday, June 27. Produced by Starlight, an all-Kansas City cast will shine in several impactful musical numbers and scenes, ranging from light-hearted and amusing to serious and reflective. Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, this sensational show is the perfect … Continued
Broadway is back this summer at Starlight! This season, fans will get to enjoy the 2021 AdventHealth Broadway Series in a 4-show line up. With the highly anticipated wait now over, this is a season of Broadway you don’t want to miss! “Kansas Citians showed us how supportive they are during the pandemic, and we … Continued
Dear friends of Starlight, Due to the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic and the announcement that Broadway will be shuttered until at least June of next year, we recently learned that there will be a number of changes to your 2021 AdventHealth Broadway Series. Almost all of the Broadway producers have had to make the … Continued
This year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade may look a little different without the crowds on the streets of New York, but the show will go on. Recently, a number of Broadway shows came together for the first time since March to rehearse and perform pre-taped performances to air during the parade on Thursday, November 26. Tune … Continued
While the coronavirus pandemic prevented audiences from enjoying evenings under the stars in 2020, Starlight is excited to look ahead to 2021. Starlight rebooked a number of shows previously scheduled to play in 2020 for the following summer and added two new sensational Broadway hits for the upcoming season. In chronological order, the 2021 AdventHealth … Continued
In case you missed it—Hamilton, the Tony Award-winning blockbuster hit musical, premieres on Disney+ Friday, July 3. There’s no better way to celebrate the Fourth of July than throwing a Hamilton-themed watch party (only for those who live in your immediate household, of course)! We’ve scoured Pinterest for the perfect recipes and décor ideas to … Continued
A Message From Rich Baker, Starlight's President & CEO After making every effort to proceed with our previously announced production of Godspell, we are sad to announce its cancellation. We explored many options, but simply could not find a financially responsible way of staging this show – especially with the added expense of COVID-19 precautionary … Continued
A Message From Rich Baker, Starlight's President & CEO Dear Starlight friends and family, While I am confident that the Starlight experience we love will endure and nights under the stars will return, I have unfortunate news to share regarding the remaining touring shows in our 2020 AdventHealth Broadway Series. The producers of both Escape to Margaritaville and My … Continued