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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Starring Our Interns: Production When Hana came to Starlight to see her favorite band, Two Door Cinema Club, she found herself looking at the stage thinking, “wouldn’t it be amazing to work here?” Less than a year later, she came back. Not as an audience member this time, but as a production intern, helping make … Continued
Starring Our Interns: Community Engagement The Summer 2025 interns are still hard at work as the first month has come to an end. Bridget, our interviewee of the week, describes the vibe at Starlight as insightful, energizing, and exciting. Every week brings new challenges, fun events, and learning opportunities to prepare them for their future. Bridget … 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
Starring Our Interns In my first two weeks of interning at Starlight, I have realized how much I enjoy a job where every day is different. Running around, making content, collaborating with other interns and learning so much has kept me busy and, on my toes, but it’s exactly what I hoped for in an … 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
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
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
Applications Are Open for 2025 Internships College students can learn the ins and outs of what it takes to bring live Broadway musicals, popular concerts, and arts education programming to Kansas City audiences through a summer internship at Starlight Theatre. The students selected for Starlight summer internships gain hands-on, real-world experience as they work alongside … Continued
It’s Time for School Musicals! Starlight’s Blue Star Awards program has been recognizing achievement in high school musical theatre since 2003. All high schools within a 60-mile radius of Starlight are eligible to participate in the Blue Star Awards program. This competitive program provides feedback on productions with teachers for learning purposes, while students receive … Continued
Theatre for Families Returns Starlight Theatre is excited to announce its Performances for Young Audiences Series, featuring international, award-winning theater companies to inspire and engage elementary aged youth is returning for a new season. Developed for young people ages 4-10 and designed for children and adults to enjoy together, this brand-new series provides young audiences … Continued
Upcoming Workshop for Middle School Students Students in 6th-8th grades are invited to Starlight for a free musical theatre exploration workshop 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, October 12. The workshop is part of the Vincent Legacy Scholarship program and is for BIPOC students who want to learn more about performing arts or who may … Continued
Congratulations to the 2024 Blue Star Award Winners Starlight is pleased to share the 2023-24 Blue Star Awards winners, who were just announced in a red-carpet ceremony at Starlight Theatre Thursday, May 16. Thirty five winners took home the top prizes in 30 categories, and $10,000 in scholarships were awarded to deserving high school students. … Continued
Congratulations to the 2024 Blue Star Award Nominees 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. On Thursday, April 25, Starlight leadership, staff, and board members revealed this year’s nominees via in school presentations and in a premiere … Continued
New Arts Bridge Program Brings Ailey Trio to Starlight One of the first events of Starlight’s new Arts Bridge program was a free performance by the Ailey Trio on January 10, 2024. Three dancers with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) brought their talent to Starlight to introduce Alvin Ailey’s vision and legacy to students, … Continued
New Family Series Brings Theatre to Young Audiences The New Year brings a new family series to Starlight. Beginning in March, the Performances for Young Audiences and Families Series will feature international theater companies putting their own twists on classic tales such as The Boy Who Cried Wolf, Snow White, Hansel & Gretel, and more. … Continued
Apply for a 2024 Starlight Summer Internship Theatre has the power to change lives. Whether it’s a musical that lingers long after the curtain closes or it’s a comedy that keeps you laughing for years. Another way is through Starlight’s Bob Rohlf Summer Internship program. Applications are now available online for college students seeking a … Continued
Starlight Announces Series for Young Audiences As part of Starlight’s $40 million capital campaign, Uniquely KC, the historic theatre is piloting five new programs to enhance the Starlight tradition and extend it to new, diverse participants of all ages. One of the first programs is a Performance Series for Young Audiences to launch in Spring … Continued
Starlight Hosts North Kansas City Schools Program Starlight recently hosted 400 students from North Kansas Public Schools for a venue tour and career pathway presentation. The students are part of the College and Career Pathways program at North Kansas City high schools, an innovative approach to transform the high school experience. As freshmen, students can … Continued
Since 2006, Starlight has been helping young performers develop their unique gifts and experience the life-expanding possibilities of the performing arts through the Vincent Legacy Scholarship program. These scholarships are awarded to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) middle-school students who display talent, passion, and an interest in community service. Following an application and … Continued
Starlight is pleased to share the 2022-23 Blue Star Awards winners, who were just announced in a red-carpet ceremony at Starlight Theatre Wednesday, May 17. Twenty-nine winners took home the top prizes in 26 categories, and more than $6,500 in scholarships were awarded to deserving high school students. The ceremony also featured 11 onstage performances. … Continued
Growing up in Burlington, Kansas, Kameron Cole was the only Black girl in her class—and sometimes the only one in her school. “While being from a small town can bring a really strong sense of community, it can have its drawbacks,” said Kameron. “So, finding my own identity in a place, that at times … Continued
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 in a premiere video on Starlight’s social media. In the 2022-23 Blue Star Awards … Continued
A dancer since she was 4 years old, Phenix Watson performed in her first musical when she was in the 1st grade. Now, she’s a senior at Raytown High School and plans to continue her education in musical theatre after she graduates. Her performance for Raise Our Voices is a tap dance to the song … Continued
Everything can change in a split second. But what comes after that second? La’Ron Cooper is a professional Location Sound Mixer who created a soundscape called "Easter Sunday" to tell his story. A “soundscape” is sound or a combination of sounds to form an immersive environment. The story he tells in this soundscape is deeply … Continued
Singer Catera Combs originally didn’t want to be in the spotlight. When she auditioned for a production in high school, she marked that she preferred not to be in the lead role. Her choir teacher, Jazz Rucker, recognized her talent and asked her to reconsider. “She left the audience that year. She left the wings … Continued
If you were asked to finish the sentence “I am...” would you know how to answer? Performer Tripp Starr shares his answer in the latest release of Starlight’s Raise Our Voices video series. "Growing up, I struggled to know my worth and value as a person and an aspiring artist. I always found myself … Continued
Starlight is proud to share another season of Raise Our Voices, a series that highlights the voices and experiences of artists from diverse backgrounds in our community. With the theme “I Am…,” artists and artistic advisors dove in to creating works for season three of the series. The first performance is a spoken word piece … Continued
Hundreds of middle school students in the Kansas City Public Schools and Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools were able to experience Monet & Friends Alive at Starlight through the Community Tickets Program. For more than 70 years, the Community Tickets program has offered free tickets to thousands of community members every season. Through partnerships with … Continued
Many people gather during the holidays to celebrate and share updates from the past year. In December, recipients of Starlight’s Vincent Legacy Scholarship, along with Starlight staff and board members, had a chance to celebrate the theatre community and look toward the future. Since 2006, Starlight has proudly awarded Vincent Legacy Scholarships to middle school … Continued
For thousands of high school students across the metro area, the annual musical is a highlight of the school year. Starlight’s Blue Star Awards celebrates the achievements of these students both on the stage and behind the scenes. The Blue Star Awards program is one of the largest and most admired high school musical theatre … Continued