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Get ready for drinks, eats and a good time at the 5th annual After Hours at the Towers event Friday, April 24, from 8-11 p.m., at Starlight! Presented by Young Friends of Starlight, this year’s event is themed after Escape to Margaritaville, the hilarious Jimmy Buffett musical is known for hits like “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” … Continued
The holiday season is upon us, which for many means gift-giving, hosting, and readying the house for company. With so many products available on Amazon, you might be ordering quite a bit over the next few weeks! Did you know? Amazon makes it easy to donate to Starlight with the AmazonSmile program! With the AmazonSmile … Continued
Calling all young professionals! Are you or someone you know looking for ways to become more involved in the Kansas City arts community? Join the Young Friends of Starlight’s leadership team! Applications are now open for the 2020 YFS Steering Committee. The Steering Committee works together to plan YFS events that provide opportunities to network … Continued
Did you know? In addition to being one of only two remaining self-producing outdoor theatres in the country, Starlight has been a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization since 1951. Part of our mission is providing superior theatre arts education and impactful community outreach programs, and in 2019 Starlight was able to reach more than 25,000 people, including … Continued
As the weather cools off, Young Friends of Starlight is gearing up for its annual Harvest Happy Hour Event! Join YFS to usher in the fall season on Thursday, October 17, in the Applause Club at Starlight Theatre. Featuring local breweries like Boulevard Brewery and Crane Brewing, plus debut ales from Revolver Brewing and Founders … Continued
On Saturday October 12, 2019, Starlight Theatre will hold its annual black tie benefit gala. This year’s gala is chaired by Bridget and John Murphy and honors the Elsberry Family with the Star Award for their leadership in the Kansas City community. Celebrating its 33rd year in 2019, Starlight’s annual benefit gala supports the historic … Continued
Don your favorite neon spandex, tease your hair to new heights, and join the fun Friday, May 3 at After Hours at the Towers at Starlight. Presented by Young Friends of Starlight, this year’s event is inspired by the hit Broadway musical Rock of Ages, and all of its ‘80s glam-rock glory. Now in its fourth year, After Hours at … Continued
On this week's episode of Talkin' With Taylor, Taylor sits down with Alex Lanning, chair of this year's After Hours at the Towers event. Find out how Alex was first introduced to Starlight, what she's looking forward to most about After Hours at the Towers, and what patrons can expect at the event. Inspired by … Continued
Think you are a '90s pop culture expert? Test your knowledge at Young Friends of Starlight's third annual trivia night, Wednesday, April 10! Grab a team of up to six people and compete for fabulous prizes before seeing Starlight Indoors' fun-filled musical, Friends! The Musical Parody. In addition to focusing on '90s pop culture, there will … Continued
Charitable organizations in Missouri and Kansas that are interested in participating in Starlight Theatre’s 2019 Community Ticket program must apply by Friday, March 15, and provide proof of their nonprofit status. The Community Ticket program has been a cornerstone of Starlight’s mission and community outreach since 1951. To keep its performances accessible to all audiences, … Continued
Don your favorite neon spandex, tease your hair to new heights, and join Young Friends of Starlight for After Hours at the Towers in the Cohen Community Stage House on May 3, 2019! This year’s event is inspired by the hit Broadway musical Rock of Ages, and all of its ‘80s glam-rock glory. “After Hours at … Continued
Starlight celebrated its 32nd Annual Benefit Gala Saturday, September 22, with co-chairs The Deramus Family and Jean & Don Wagner hosting a wonderful evening under the stars with the theme, “Together We Shine.” Shine they did, as guests came together to support and raise funds – more than $600,000 – that will benefit Starlight in … Continued
As Starlight’s 68th season under the stars draws to a close, another successful summer of Broadway and concert entertainment will apex with the theatre’s largest annual fundraising event next month. Mark your calendars for Saturday night, Sept. 22 to attend Starlight Theatre’s 32nd Annual Benefit Gala. Under the guidance of co-chairs Don and Jean Wagner … Continued
Young Friends of Starlight celebrated its most successful year yet of After Hours at the Towers on Friday, April 27 under the stars. With a 1907 Coney Island theme based off of Love Never Dies, the spellbinding sequel to The Phantom of the Opera, patrons donned their period attire and entered through the big top for … Continued
On this week’s episode of Talkin’ with Taylor, Taylor chats with Beau Heyen, 2018 After Hours at the Towers Chair, to discuss the third annual fundraising event for young professionals at Starlight Theatre on Friday, April 27! This year’s After Hours at the Towers event, which is hosted by Young Friends of Starlight, is inspired … Continued
Step right up! And, step right back in time to 1907 Coney Island at After Hours at the Towers hosted by Young Friends of Starlight. The fun begins at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 27, at Starlight Theatre. Marking its third year, After Hours at the Towers is an annual themed fundraiser in support of college internships at … Continued
Four 35-foot steel poles are standing. Twenty 10-foot fan blades are attached. Electrical wiring is ready. And, lighting components are en route to Starlight Theatre this month. If Mother Nature cooperates and contractors are able to finish their work, Starlight Theatre’s four new state-of-the-art mega fans could be spinning (in a testing phase) before the … Continued
Guests who visit Starlight Theatre frequently comment on the exemplary customer service they receive while here. A big part of that outstanding service is delivered by many passionate, hard-working Starlight Ambassadors (volunteers) who interact with the public and assist behind the scenes. To applaud our volunteers’ efforts, Starlight leaders and staff hosted the annual Ambassador … Continued
2017 has been another busy year at Starlight Theatre, and generous Kansas City residents and organizations have helped our theatre set the stage for continued growth. Starlight raised the bar by offering a record number of Broadway performances and a diverse music lineup, entertaining nearly 300,000 audience members in 2017. With five indoor shows, nine … Continued
Fall is officially here, a time for exciting changes! Center Stage – Young Professionals of Starlight Theatre will celebrate the season with samplings from some of Kansas City’s finest breweries, wineries and restaurants at the group’s first-ever Harvest Happy Hour on Thursday, Oct. 26. In addition to satisfying guests’ cravings for pumpkin spice and everything … Continued
Nearly 500 guests joined Gala co-chairs Ora Reynolds and Carolyn Watley at Starlight Theatre’s 31st Annual Benefit Gala on Sept. 23. The theme of the evening, “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” was especially appropriate because the funds raised at the event – nearly $645,000 – will greatly benefit Starlight’s “business” of entertaining Kansas City … Continued
It’s been just over two months since the Development team at Starlight Theatre introduced The Fan Club to Starlight patrons. Thanks to a table staffed outside the Ovation gift shop, an informational ad in Starlight programs, and an awesome pre-show video featuring Starlight “fans” Bryan Busby and Peggy Dunn, it appears the word is getting … Continued
Save the date! On Saturday, Sept. 23, Starlight Theatre will celebrate how There’s No Business Like Show Business during the theatre’s 31st Annual Benefit Gala. Community leaders Ora Reynolds of Hunt Midwest and Carolyn Watley of CBIZ serve as co-chairs for the event. The black-tie gala begins with a cocktail reception in Starlight’s Helzberg Garden of the … Continued
With the never-ending list of things to do at Starlight Theatre this summer, we’ve added one more: The Fan Club! We aren’t talking about the ultimate Broadway or concert “fans.” These are fans you’ll feel but not hear. Starlight’s outdoor Broadway and concert seasons typically run from May through September with high attendance through the … Continued
The second annual After Hours at the Towers fundraising event, hosted by Center Stage-Young Professionals of Starlight Theatre, was an unforgettable evening for nearly 200 Kansas City young professionals and supporters of Starlight. The French-themed event on Friday, April 21 transported guests to the streets of Paris during an evening that was inspired by Starlight’s … Continued
Center Stage, the young professionals group at Starlight Theatre, is preparing to host an event that will leave guests dreaming of springtime in Paris as they directly support an important education program at Starlight. Center Stage’s second annual After Hours at the Towers begins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 21 inside Starlight’s Cohen Community Stage House. The … Continued
2016 has been an exciting year for Starlight Theatre. Indoor programming at Starlight is now a reality, as audiences enjoyed four Off-Broadway-style comedies in January and have returned this fall for more indoor shows in our heated Cohen Community Stage House. More than 280,000 Kansas City area residents and visitors attended a Broadway musical, concert … Continued
It was a night of celebration Oct. 24 as Starlight Theatre leaders and staff hosted a dinner and awards ceremony to recognize the hard work and dedicated service of 199 Starlight volunteers. With more event nights than ever in 2016, including four indoor shows last January, 42 nights of summer Broadway shows and 28 summer … Continued
The 30th annual Starlight Theatre Gala, Starry Night, Future Bright: Building Tomorrow’s Dreams, will take place Saturday, September 24. Pat McCown, CEO of McCownGordon Construction and Starlight Board member, and his wife, Beth, serve as co-chairs for the evening. The black-tie evening begins with a cocktail reception in Starlight’s Helzberg Garden of the Stars at 6:30 … Continued
