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Summer in Kansas City is heating up, and Starlight Theatre’s 2017 Capitol Federal Concert Series is no different. With five more shows in July, fans of music and comedy will surely find lots to love: Wednesday, July 19 – Steve Miller Band with special guest Peter Frampton Thursday, July 20 – Jim Gaffigan Friday, July 21 – Steve Martin … Continued
Summer nights at Starlight Theatre are filled with stellar summer concerts. The 2017 Capitol Federal Concert Series continues with four June shows offering something for everyone: Monday, June 12 – MUSE with special guests Thirty Seconds to Mars (and PVRIS) Tuesday, June 13 – John Legend with Gallant Saturday, June 17 – Willie Nelson & Family with Dwight Yoakam and Robert … Continued
The night skies in and around Swope Park will be filled with the sounds of rock this week! Music fans will gather at Starlight Theatre for the next two shows in the 2017 Capitol Federal Concert Series: The 1975 (with Colouring and Pale Waves) on Tuesday, May 9, followed by Soundgarden with special guest The … Continued
The number of events in Starlight Theatre’s 2017 concert lineup has climbed to 19 with the announcement that Journey with special guest Asia will rock the Starlight stage on Saturday, July 22. Also recently confirmed is the Sept. 27 performance of Matchbox Twenty and Counting Crows. This year’s Capitol Federal Concert Series kicks off April … Continued
The lineup for the 2017 Capitol Federal Concert Series at Starlight Theatre has climbed to 17 shows, and a few additional artists and dates are expected in the coming weeks. Concerts announced and on sale in the past month include: Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo and Rick Springfield Friday, May 5 Three highly talented musicians … Continued
The first concerts announced for the 2017 Capitol Federal Concert Series at Starlight Theatre will have rock ‘n’ roll fans applauding and looking forward to warm nights under the stars. A Perfect Circle Wednesday, April 19 – Tickets on sale Jan. 13 at noon This alternative rock band, formed in 1999 by vocalist Maynard James Keenan … Continued
It’s been a music-filled summer at Starlight Theatre, and as the calendar edges toward fall, the Capitol Federal Concert Series isn’t slowing down. With six more concerts still to come this month, fans of multiple music genres will find much to enjoy! Bryan Adams Friday, September 16 Recording artist Bryan Adams continues to be one … Continued
As summer begins to wind down in Kansas City, there are still many opportunities to enjoy a concert under the stars. Starlight Theatre’s 2016 Capitol Federal Concert Series still has 13 great dates on the concert calendar, including six in August. From funk to classic rock and even comedy, Starlight is the place to be … Continued
This summer’s concert schedule at Starlight Theatre is shaping up to be one of the biggest and most diverse yet. Fans of just about any genre will find live music to love under the stars in 2016, as the number of concerts approaches 25. Four new shows were recently added to Starlight’s 2016 Capitol Federal … Continued
Live music under the stars is a summertime tradition at Starlight Theatre, and with eight concert dates already confirmed for 2016, it’s shaping up to be another concert season to remember. The two newest concert announcements are Barenaked Ladies with OMD and Howard Jones on Saturday, June 4, and Grammy Award®-winning folk singer Ray LaMontagne on … Continued
Josh Groban: On Stage – Tuesday, Aug. 16 The sultry sounds of recording artist and entertainer Josh Groban will resonate from the Starlight stage on Aug. 16. Groban recently announced a 20-city U.S. tour in 2016 in support of his latest album, Stages, which was released last April and features memorable songs from several Broadway musicals. … Continued
Multi-platinum-selling recording artist and entertainer Josh Groban will travel to Starlight Theatre on Tuesday, Aug. 16, as part of his newly announced “JOSH GROBAN: ON STAGE” U.S. tour. Starlight is among the more than 20 venues Groban will visit in summer 2016 in support of his latest album, Stages. Released in April and already certified … Continued
Last month, English rock band The Cure announced they’re hitting the road in the United States and Canada for the first time since 2008. Tickets for shows in the cities the group revealed in October — three performances at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl, two shows at Chicago’s U.I.C. Pavilion, and three dates at New York City’s Madison … Continued
With 10 concert events completed and more than a dozen yet to come, Starlight Theatre is heating up August with rebels, rock stars, Broadway beauties and comedians as the 2015 Capitol Federal Concert Series continues. Phish Performed Wednesday, August 5 Noted for musical improvisation, Phish is an American rock band best known for blending music … Continued
A diverse mix of music genres awaits Starlight Theatre concert-goers in 2015. As the number of concert events included in this season’s Capitol Federal Concert Series approaches 20, there is sure to be something to satisfy nearly every musical taste. “Whether you like classic rock, R&B, pop, alternative or all of the above, we’ve got … Continued
Renowned singer and actress Idina Menzel will bring her Tony Award®-winning voice to Starlight on Aug. 12. Kansas City is one of 39 North American stops on Menzel’s 2015 global concert tour. She promises to lead audiences on a vocal journey of classic pop, musical theatre favorites and her own personal catalogue of songs. Menzel’s … Continued
Idina Menzel joined a group of star-studded musical guests and performed the holiday classic “Holly Jolly Christmas” at the lighting Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. The arrival of the holidays wouldn’t be complete without the lighting of the world’s most famous Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. Since the Great Depression, the Rockefeller Center Tree has … Continued
Fans of The Beatles were overjoyed to see and hear Ringo Starr reunite with bandmate Paul McCartney for a rare performance at the 2014 Grammy Awards in January. Now fans in Kansas City have more reason to be joyful because Starr, the legendary Beatles drummer, is hitting the road this summer on a U.S. tour … Continued
Blues-rock legends ZZ Top and electric guitar icon Jeff Beck will take the Starlight Theatre stage Aug. 23. The music legends are mutual admirers and are touring together for the first time. ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, speaking on behalf of band mates Dusty Hill and Frank Beard, noted that Beck has been a source of … Continued