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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Late last month, four professional actors, including Starlight Theatre’s education and outreach manager, Andy Pierce, brought smiles and inspiration to children, parents and staff at Children’s Mercy Hospital with Just Imagine, an interactive theatre program. Four actors lead each performance, bringing with them props and specially designed costumes to take children on a fun, fast-paced … Continued
Starlight Theatre recently welcomed back former students of the Bob Rohlf Internship Program for its first-ever Intern Alumni Reception. Many interns from throughout the years attended—including one from Starlight’s very first class of interns in 1984! With more than 40 people in attendance on March 20, intern alumni mingled with one another, as well as … Continued
On this week’s episode, Diana musical opens at La Jolla Playhouse, Starlight wins the Pitch’s Best of KC awards, a Britney Spears musical is in the works, and a revival of Oklahoma! Is set to open on Broadway. Diana Musical Extends for Second Time at La Jolla Playhouse Diana - a new musical about the iconic British princess - made … Continued
High school students and teachers across the metro have been working hard to prepare and present many outstanding musicals throughout the 2018-19 school year. This year, Starlight Theatre is excited to announce that the Blue Star Awards ceremony will recognize more student accomplishments than ever before. In the Blue Star Awards’ 17th year, the number … Continued
On this week's episode of Talkin' With Taylor, Taylor sits down with long-time Starlight Theatre supporter Greg Reid. Fourteen years ago Greg and his wife Rebecca founded the Vincent Legacy Scholarship program, which provides scholarships to ethnically diverse middle school students to pursue training in the performing arts. Find out more about how Greg first … Continued
Do you know a Kansas City-metro teen or tween who is interested in learning more about musical theatre and performance? Starlight encourages area students to mark their calendars for late March auditions to join Starlight STARS or Starlight STARS of Tomorrow – two unique summer performance troupes. Starlight STARS of Tomorrow is tailored for middle school … Continued
With country, alternative, pop and even a little “shock rock,” there’s something for everyone at Starlight as part of our 2019 Capitol Federal Concert Series this summer. We’ve announced sixteen concerts so far, including four announced earlier this month. Mark your calendars – tickets go on sale soon! Dierks Bentley – tickets on sale March 8 … 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
Your favorite group of “Friends” are back—and this time, they’re live on stage! Friends! The Musical Parody is the hilarious new show that lovingly lampoon’s the award-winning, hit NBC show “Friends” that aired from 1994 until 2004. This brand-new musical plucks the best scenes from the series’ ten years and recreates the audience’s favorite moments in a … Continued
Can’t wait for Cats to hit the Starlight stage July 9-14 as part of the 2019 Broadway Season? Catch a sneak peek this month on Broadway Balances America as part of “The Balancing Act,” airing on Lifetime Monday, March 18, and Tuesday, March 26. Cats is the record-breaking musical spectacular by Andrew Lloyd Webber that includes one of the most … 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
On this week’s episode, Starlight’s Vincent Legacy Scholarship applications are now available, The Office! A Musical Parody extends its Off-Broadway run, Riverdale takes on Heathers: The Musical, and Skittles Commercial: The Broadway Commercial made its debut. March 29 is Deadline to Apply for Vincent Legacy Scholarships Application materials are now available for Starlight Theatre’s 2019 Vincent Legacy Scholarships. Established in 2006 … Continued
Hey college students! Starlight is hitting the road and coming to a career or internship fair near you. We’re looking for 15 smart, creative and hard-working college students to work as paid interns throughout our theatre’s 2019 summer Broadway and concert seasons. Learn more by stopping by our table at these upcoming career fairs: February … Continued
We asked Vincent Legacy Scholars to share their recent accomplishments and here’s what we learned: ANSONIA SERRANO 2011 Scholar After completing two years of college at the University of Central Missouri, Ansonia Serrano and her family moved back to their original hometown of Orlando, Fla., in 2018. She decided to take a break from school … Continued
On this week’s episode, Broadway shows celebrate Grammy nominations, Starlight earns an award from VisitKC, FX learns how to Fosse and Sting returns to The Last Ship in Toronto. Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, The Band's Visit and More Cast Albums Receive 2019 Grammy Award Nominations The 61st Annual Grammy Award nominations were announced … Continued
Dena Blizzard is One Funny Mother, and she’s hitting the road to bring the laughs to Kansas City audiences at Starlight Indoors, Feb. 19-24. Best known from her viral videos, the Back to School Rant and Chardonnay Go, Dena is a comedian and married mother of three who stars in this hit one-woman comedy show. An evening of laundry, … Continued
Submissions are now open for the 2019 Award for Excellence in Theatre Education, presented in conjunction with the Tony Awards® and Carnegie Mellon University. This award honors theatre educators across the nation who have inspired, taught and supported their students’ theatre journeys. Candidates must be currently teaching and employed at an accredited K-12 institution, or … Continued
For the 14th straight year, Starlight Theatre will award $2,500 performing arts scholarships to ethnically diverse middle school students across the metro. Qualified Kansas City students in grades 6, 7 and 8 are invited to apply by Friday, March 29, for a Vincent Legacy Scholarship. Longtime Starlight supporters and community leaders Greg and Rebecca Reid … Continued
Thank you to all who voted in the 2018 Visitor’s Choice Awards from Visit KC! Starlight Theatre is proud to announce that we took home the award for Favorite Live Music Venue for the second year in a row. The annual Visitor’s Choice Awards are voted on exclusively by voters who reside outside of the … Continued
Sister made her much-anticipated return to Starlight Indoors last month in Sister Strikes Again!, with class in session Jan. 15-27 and audiences braving the snowy Kansas City weather to see their favorite Sister take the stage once again. Recognizing that many nuns do not receive Social Security or other retirement benefits, the Late Nite Catechism series has made it … Continued
Starlight Theatre is excited to announce that it has welcomed six new members to its Board of Directors in 2019, in addition to appointing a new Board Chair, Ora Reynolds, after she served as Vice Chair last year. Ora and the new directors come from a variety of leading Kansas City businesses and share a … Continued
In January, Starlight’s education and outreach team members donated 740 brand-new youth T-shirts and sweatshirts to the children served by Operation Breakthrough. They also delivered 325 T-shirts to counselors’ offices at eight schools in the Kansas City, Kan., school district and more than 150 shirts to the Raytown, Mo., School District central office. With its … Continued
On this week’s episode, Young Friends of Starlight has announced the theme for this year’s After Hours at the Towers event, the Percy Jackson musical launches its national tour, there’s a Judy Garland bio-musical in the works and Carol Burnett is honored at the 2019 Golden Globes. After Hours at the Towers Channel your inner … Continued
A major benefit of being a Starlight Theatre Broadway season ticket holder is buying your tickets at a discount. In fact, our season ticket discount is so good, it's like we give you a show for FREE!
On this week's episode of Talkin' With Taylor, Taylor sits down with Mary Beth Burns, who plays the title character in the one-nun show, Sister Strikes Again! Find out more about the show, what the proper name is for someone from Michigan, and what Sister is currently binge-watching on Netflix. Sister Strikes Again! is another hilarious installment in … Continued
Everyone’s favorite Sister takes the Starlight Indoors stage once more at Sister Strikes Again!, January 15-27! The second installment in the hilarious hit Late Night Catechism series, Sister Strikes Again! brings audiences back to the classroom, reminding them of the “good ol’ days” when all you had to worry about was toeing the line with your teacher. Catholic or not, … Continued
Are you a talented actor, actress, singer or dancer in the Kansas City area? Starlight Theatre may be looking for you! Auditions for The Wizard of Oz, Starlight’s only self-produced musical of the 2019 AdventHealth Broadway season, will be held January 11, 12 and 13 for various age groups in Berger Studio at Starlight Theatre. This … Continued
We post all kinds of updates on Facebook, but you might not be seeing our posts because of Facebook’s settings. In the following weeks, we plan to announce several must-see summer concerts and we want our fans to be the first to know. If you don’t want to miss a concert announcement, show night update … 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
On Friday, Dec. 28, current and former Vincent Legacy Scholars, their families and guests, scholarship founders Greg and Rebecca Reid and Starlight leadership reunited to celebrate the scholars’ accomplishments in a beautiful holiday setting. With a catered dinner, scholar updates and performances, games and activities, it was a night to remember for former and current … Continued