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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With the New Year comes new executive leadership at Starlight! This month, Bess Wallerstein Huff joined the team at the historic theatre in Swope Park as Starlight’s new Vice President of Marketing and Sales. Cindy Jeffries held the position for 18 years. Starlight’s hiring committee, including its board of directors, conducted a nationwide search to … Continued
Starlight is excited to welcome its new Vice President of Marketing and Sales to the team. Wallerstein Huff brings nearly 20 years of experience in the nonprofit performing arts industry and we’re thrilled for her to lead Starlight’s marketing and sales team in its next chapter. Learn more about Starlight’s newest VP! What attracted … Continued
After 18 years at Starlight, Cindy Jeffries, Starlight’s Vice President of Marketing and Sales, will retire later this month. She recalls many memories of the amazing shows and performers at Starlight Theatre throughout the years and has been an integral part of changes, improvements and new programs launched in her tenure. She’s proud to have … Continued
What was your best memory working at Starlight? I will take with me so many special memories of Starlight. I think some of my very best include the first time I brought each of my daughters to a Broadway show and watched their faces as they took it all in. They were so young, but … Continued
In our second episode of season two’s Raise Our Voices video performance series, Artistic Advisor Chioma Anyanwu selected Ahafia Jurkiewicz-Miles to feature. “Ahafia is unflinchingly open to artistic collaboration, masterfully flexible to evolving ideas, genuinely kind, and exhibits an almost saintly patience in stressful situations,” Chioma said. “They are what I think of when I … Continued
Avoid frustrating shipping delays and gift a memory-making night at Starlight to your friends and family this holiday season. A Starlight gift certificate fits everyone on your list. Gift certificates can be used on Broadway, concerts, dining or parking. The best part? They don’t expire for five years! Here are just a few events coming … Continued
Have you ever wanted to work at one of Kansas City’s oldest and most iconic venues? Now is your chance! Starlight is currently hiring five positions, in addition to a number of subcontracting positions. Volunteer opportunities are also available for those looking to donate their time to this historic nonprofit organization (and see some really … Continued
On this week’s episode, we’ve announced our 2022 Broadway Series, Starlight honors this year’s Vincent Legacy Scholarship recipients, the Dear Evan Hansen movie is headed to theatres, and Cynthia Erivo releases a children’s picture book. Starlight Announces the 2022 Broadway Series
The support of donors like you has been critical to sustaining Starlight’s operations and continuing our community engagement programs, especially during the last year. As such, we like to show our appreciation for your generosity by extending a variety of benefits intended to strengthen our relationship, enhance your Starlight experience, and bring you even closer … Continued
On this week’s episode, learn more about Starlight’s Legacy Society, JoJo Siwa joins the cast for The J Team Musical, Audible adds to it’s scripted comedy podcasts line-up, and legendary singer Tina Turner opens up about her childhood and career in her upcoming documentary. Starlight's Legacy Society
Calling all young professionals (and those who are young at heart!) – put your entertainment knowledge to test during Young Friends of Starlight’s annual trivia event! This year, this YFS signature event will take place virtually on Wednesday, March 31 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Play solo or with a group of up to … Continued
In Starlight’s first Raise Our Voices performance of the New Year, 2019 Vincent Legacy Scholarship winner Blessing Ogedengbe shares an inspiring dance piece to the song “Betty Butter” by Mayorkun, featuring Davido. Blessing already had a background in singing, but recently began dance training with Jennifer Owen, who helped choreograph this piece. Blessing wanted to … Continued
Starlight is excited to announce that Alex Jones, who has nearly 20 years of experience in the field of arts education and community engagement, has joined Starlight’s team as the new Vice President of Community Engagement. Starlight leadership and board members conducted a nationwide search and received more than three hundred applications for the role. … Continued
Earlier this year, donors like you stepped up in support of Starlight’s commitment to exceptional arts experiences, our ongoing community engagement initiatives, and our historic venue. Though much of the future is still uncertain, your continued generosity enables us to prepare for whatever lies ahead. This holiday season, why not give to the ones you love while giving back to your community with these unique gifts: Make a … Continued
What Starlight memory do you find yourself sharing over and over with family and friends? Perhaps your first date was at Starlight, or your parents brought you to your first Broadway show in the 1960s. Maybe season tickets have been in your family for generations or your proposal took place during a concert. Whatever the … Continued
Did you know? You can give back to Starlight with AmazonSmile! Every time you shop on Amazon, a portion of the purchase price will go directly to Starlight—at no additional cost to you! To set up AmazonSmile, simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/44-0552079 and select Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City, Inc. as your charity of choice. … Continued
In response to a national blood shortage, Starlight and neighboring organizations are gearing up to host a third blood drive on Wednesday, Dec. 9 and Thurs., Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. In partnership with the Community Blood Center (CBC), Starlight seeks donations to help the CBC reach its required daily donation of … Continued
On this week’s episode, The Grinch streams in two new adaptations, The Prom releases a new trailer, and Tina Fey hosts The Best of Broadway: For One Night Only. Two Dr. Seuss Adaptations Coming to the Screen
Introducing Starlight@Home! This brand new offering makes featured shows, streaming content, and educational activities available to Starlight fans. With affordable tickets sold per household per show, in addition to free streaming content and educational resources, Starlight@Home consists of easy, accessible activities that the whole family will enjoy. Or, gift a Starlight@Home show to your extended … Continued
On this week’s episode, a number of British Stage Legends star in a virtual fundraiser, the Broadway Podcast Network launches its first digital soap opera, and a stage manager launches a new project. Judi Dench, Derek Jacobi, Ian McKellen, and Maggie Smith Set for Virtual Fundraiser For One Knight Only
On this week’s episode, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom is set to premiere on Netflix, Leslie Odom Jr. releases a Christmas album, and Laura Bell Bundy launches a new podcast. Watch Chadwick Boseman in Netflix’s First Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Trailer
Thanks to all who voted for Starlight in The Pitch’s Best of KC! We’re proud to have been awarded Best Live Music Venue (1000K+), Best Live Theater and Best Outdoor venue. This is the third year in a row that Starlight has been honored with Best Live Theater and Best Outdoor venue. The Pitch’s Best … Continued
For the first time ever, KC Parks and Recreation will host Winter Magic—the longest animated light tunnel in the Midwest—right in the heart of Kansas City in Swope Park. This socially distanced holiday event is perfect for the whole family and runs November 2-January 2, 5-11 p.m. nightly. The drive is approximately one mile long … Continued
Starlight’s latest performance in our Raise Our Voices video series features Chase Chancy—a Multimedia Intern and student from the 2020 Bob Rohlf Internship Program. In his internship at Starlight earlier this year, he played a key role in video production and editing—he was actually on the other side of the camera in previous Raise Our … Continued
For 70 years, Starlight has been a Kansas City tradition. Since our gates first opened in 1950, millions of audience members have enjoyed a show under the stars. Much of the success of our historic venue has been thanks to the loyal support of our donors and patrons! To ensure the road ahead is paved … Continued
On this week’s episode, the 2020 Tony Award nominations are announced, a virtual reading benefits the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and Cameron Mackintosh releases two live recordings. 2020 Tony Award Nominations Announced October 15
On this week’s episode, Starlight announces its 2021 Season, a critically acclaimed play will stream on Amazon, and The Prom announces its star-studded cast. Just Announced – Your 2021 AdventHealth Broadway Season!
In Starlight’s most recent Raise Our Voices performance, professional performer and 2011 Blue Star Awards Rising Star Scholarship recipient Talya Groves takes the stage for a powerful rendition of “Freedom” by Beyoncé. The empowering song comes from Beyoncé’s Lemonade album, which Talya fondly refers to as a love letter to black people—specifically, black women. Talya … Continued
Entertainment venues, including Starlight, were some of the first to close when the coronavirus pandemic hit earlier this year—and they’ll be some of the last to reopen. Starlight alone has projected a loss of more than $4 million dollars this year. However, the bipartisan Save Our Stages Act, sponsored in part by U.S. Missouri Senator … Continued
When the coronavirus pandemic hit, Starlight joined a number of venues across the state in evaluating and improving its cleaning procedures and adapting to new protocols to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Specifically, the Missouri Arts Council and the Missouri Arts Safety Alliance together launched a certification program as a standard for venues from … Continued