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Closing night of Blue Man Group gave Starlight Theatre more to celebrate than bald heads, blue faces and pulsing drumbeats. Sunday night, Sept. 14 also marked the arrival of Starlight’s 250,000th guest of the season! When Dee Hilsinger of Lenexa, Kan., had her ticket scanned at Gate 3 at 7:15 p.m., she became the quarter-millionth person to … Continued
At Starlight Theatre, we’ve gotten a lot of love from the compilers of Top 10 lists this summer. While not intending to appear boastful, we can’t help but share our pride in this good news from external sources: Green Label The most recent accolade came in early August from Green Label, which placed Starlight as … Continued
Less than 24 hours after being challenged by their staff, the executive management of Starlight Theatre accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and went feet first into the Shirley Bush Helzberg Fountain and Garden of the Stars on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 20. Starlight President and CEO Rich Baker was joined in the fountain by Brenda … Continued
Starlight’s summer of national accolades continues with our latest inclusion in a Top 10 list. Just last week, Green Label placed Starlight as No. 1 on its list of “The 10 Most Amazing Outdoor Music Venues in the Country.” Green Label, which bills itself as a Mountain Dew online venture, credited Starlight’s “castle-like façade that … Continued
The 2014 Starlight Broadway season has been one of our most popular in recent years. Among the new faces that audience members may have seen this summer are four new leaders in the Starlight organization. Rich Baker, President and CEO Rich is steering the ship at Starlight this summer, having joined our crew as President … Continued
Earlier this summer, online entertainment network E! featured the 10 most unique music venues across the country. A familiar site – our very own Starlight Theatre – made the list! Named one of the best places to see a concert this summer, Starlight joined such prestigious company as The Hollywood Bowl, the Beacon Theatre (New … Continued
Did you know you can be a permanent part of Starlight Theatre history? Consider adopting one of Starlight’s nearly 8,000 seats and you’ll make your mark on this historic outdoor venue. When participating in our Adopt a Seat program, patrons can personalize a seat with a dedication plaque that captures their Starlight memories. Whether you … Continued
At Starlight, we’re embracing the power of the sun! Starlight partnered with the City of Kansas City, Mo., and KCP&L in April to have 200 solar panels installed on our administration and backstage building rooftops. The solar energy generated from the installations ties directly back into Starlight’s electrical grid. We are pleased to help KCMO … Continued
All of us associated with Starlight Theatre send hearty congratulations and best wishes to Jane Chu in her new role as chairwoman of the National Endowment for the Arts. Jane has long been a leader and innovator in Kansas City’s arts and philanthropic communities – and a friend to Starlight. We are proud that her … Continued
Starlight Theatre is among 30 Kansas City-area attractions that will be showcased May 20 at the 2014 Greater Kansas City Attractions Association’s Tourism Day at The K. The event at Kauffman Stadium is scheduled for 4:30-9:30 p.m. before and during the Royals game against the Chicago White Sox. The first 10,000 fans will receive a … Continued
Last month the Missouri Arts Council recognized Starlight Theatre’s blog as one on the top arts blogs in the state. The Arts Council searched the Missouri arts blogosphere using a set of criteria to narrow down the top blogs in the areas of artists, organizations, dedicated fans, travel experts and news media. “The reason Starlight … Continued
Theatre industry veteran Rich Baker joined Starlight Theatre as President and CEO in mid-March. He recently took a few minutes to share some insights into his life, interests and initial impressions of Kansas City and Starlight. Q. After 27 years with the Fox Theatre in St. Louis, why Starlight? A. Although I truly loved my time at … Continued
Richard (Rich) Baker, President of Fox Theatre in St. Louis, will take the helm as President and Chief Executive Officer of Starlight Theatre Association beginning in March. Baker will oversee all of Starlight’s operations and programming including the not-for-profit’s Broadway and Concert series, extensive education programs, and all development activities for the 64 year-old performing … Continued