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Boy bands never go out of style! Kansas City audiences will be wowed – and transported back in time – when Jersey Boys lights up Starlight Theatre later this month. This Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning musical explores the true story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. They were just four young men from the streets … Continued
“Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! ” more Mamma Mia! A sequel to the hit movie Mamma Mia! has been confirmed and is set to premiere in July 2018 – 10 years after the original film’s release. The 2008 Universal Pictures’ romantic comedy starred Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth and Amanda Seyfried, told the story of a young bride-to-be, … Continued
Congratulations to Starlight Theatre’s 2017 Vincent Legacy Scholarship winners – Carwin Cooper and Bianka Morgan, both of Kansas City, Kan., and Lauren Howard of Lee’s Summit, Mo. 2017 is the 12th consecutive year that Starlight leaders and benefactors Greg and Rebecca Reid have presented $2,500 Vincent Legacy Scholarships to talented and committed young performers in … 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
For the 15th consecutive year, Starlight Theatre has publicly applauded the outstanding achievements and talents of local high school musical theatre students. Tonight’s 2017 Blue Star Awards Ceremony gave hundreds of area teens an opportunity to perform musical numbers on Starlight’s Cohen Community Stage while their teachers, peers, parents and others cheered them from the … Continued
The first shows of Starlight Theatre’s 67th Broadway season will splash audiences with Disney magic and deliver a smash-hit farewell tour! We think this two-pack may be just the ticket for a Mother’s Day gift! The 2017 Broadway season gets off to swimmingly good start on June 3-11 when Starlight presents the blockbuster Disney The Little … 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
One of the best nights of the year at Starlight Theatre takes place Thursday, May 25 – and it’s FREE for the public to attend! You are invited to help us fill all 8,000 Starlight seats for the 15th Anniversary Blue Star Awards Ceremony and show our community’s support for the thousands of students at … Continued
One of Starlight Theatre’s own, Donna Thomason, recently received well-deserved honors for her longtime service to the City Union Mission. Thomason, who serves as president and creative director of EPIC Innovative Events, a Starlight subsidiary company, was one of three Kansas City women honored at the City Union Mission’s 10th Annual “Women Who’ve Changed the … Continued
On May 4, 2017, high school theatre students and instructors across metropolitan Kansas City and in neighboring communities received the good news that they had received nominations for the 15th Anniversary Blue Star Awards from Starlight Theatre. Starlight leaders and staff personally delivered 132 nominations to 42 area high schools. On Thursday, May 25, the … Continued
Tune in here to see the Tony Award nominations announced live on Tuesday, May 2, at 7:30 a.m. CT at a press conference held at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center. The event will be co-hosted by Tony and SAG Award winner Jane Krakowski (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”) and past Tony nominee … Continued
Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 shot ahead of the pack during the 71st annual Tony Award nominations, which were announced live on Tuesday morning. The nominees include the sold-out musical Dear Evan Hansen, the musical revival Hello, Dolly! featuring Bette Midler, and the Pulitzer Prize-winning play Sweat. The 2017 Tony Awards will take place on June 11. Hosted by … Continued
For one week, the TODAY Show plaza will turn into the Great White Way, with five days of performances from some of Broadway’s newest musicals. The cast of Amelie, kicked off “Best of Broadway” week with a medley of songs from the new musical based on the 2001 Oscar-nominated movie. Amelie star Phillipa Soo, a Tony … Continued
The Tony Awards has announced that Tony and Academy Award winning actor Kevin Spacey will host the 71st Annual Tony® Awards, live from Radio City Music Hall in New York City, Sunday, June 11 on CBS. This will be Spacey’s first time hosting the Tonys. He won a Tony Award in 1991 for Best Featured Actor in a Play … Continued
Ever been burned by a third-party online ticket purchase? It hurts! Not only can you lose money by paying inflated prices, but, in some cases, you may buy counterfeit tickets and end up missing the Broadway musical or concert you really wanted to see. So, how do you get the seats you want without breaking … Continued
The curtain rises on Starlight Theatre’s 67th Broadway season in just two months! Single show tickets are on sale now for this year’s family favorites, Tony Award-winning Best Musicals and latest hits straight from New York. Early reviews indicate Kansas Citians are giving “two thumbs way up” to the selection of nine Broadway musicals ready … Continued
Eleven new members, representing a broad cross-section of leading Kansas City businesses, have joined the Starlight Theatre Board of Directors. Working closely with 20+ existing board members, Starlight President and CEO Rich Baker and Starlight officers, the new directors will provide governance and guidance to our nonprofit theatre during their three-year terms. The new directors … Continued
The passion and commitment to the arts that Ben Rauth and Khalil Odum demonstrated during their years as Starlight STARS of Tomorrow was evident in March in legislatures at the state and national levels. The two friends, both seniors at Kansas City’s Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts, won the chance to represent Missouri … 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
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
You’ve surely heard the news of the all-star Broadway lineup coming to Starlight Theatre this summer. Now, it’s time to create the 2017 season that suits you best! To help Kansas Citians create the Starlight summer that best fits their particular interests, schedule and budget, we’re letting you build a season ticket package that includes … Continued
Kansas City audiences are laughing out LOUDLY at the not-so-proper princesses starring in DISENCHANTED at Starlight Indoors through Sunday, March 19. The final show of the 2016-17 indoor series, this hit musical finds your favorite fairytale princesses tossing off their tiaras and setting the record straight! The brainchild of former history teacher Dennis T. Giacino, DISENCHANTED got its start … Continued
For the 12th consecutive year, Starlight Theatre is offering a unique scholarship opportunity to qualified middle-school students in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Ethnically diverse students in grades 6, 7 and 8 have until Monday, April 3 to apply for a Vincent Legacy Scholarship. Longtime Starlight supporters and community leaders Greg and Rebecca Reid created the … Continued
The deadline for qualified local nonprofit organizations to apply for Starlight Theatre’s 2017 Community Ticket Program is this Friday, March 17. Charitable organizations operating in Missouri and Kansas must complete the 2017 application and provide proof of their nonprofit status. Because supplies of free community tickets are limited, applications from charities that serve underprivileged and at-risk … Continued
What’s the best way to prepare for the renegade princesses of DISENCHANTED at Starlight Indoors? We suggest a wine tasting before the show!! There is still time to purchase a “Corks & Comedy” ticket for the Thursday night performances of DISENCHANTED on March 9 and March 16. Starlight Theatre is again partnering with Kansas City’s Amigoni Urban Winery to … Continued
The Board of Directors of Starlight Theatre voices its support for Kansas City, Missouri’s three infrastructure bond proposals, which are scheduled to go before voters on April 4. The Board believes the case for passage of these questions is strong and represents a financially sound approach to deal with the City’s significant infrastructure needs, including roads, … Continued
Starlight Indoors has lots to love! The musical comedy First Date is fun for friends and lovers through Feb. 26, and the not-so-prim princesses of Disenchanted! will steal hearts March 7-19. Audiences are applauding and doubling over with laughter at First Date, the musical comedy currently on stage at Starlight Indoors. The ideal show for couples celebrating Valentine’s month or … Continued
Hiring managers across all departments at Starlight Theatre are now accepting applications from motivated, hard-working and creative college students who want to spend this summer learning about the inner workings of a professional theatre. The deadline to apply for one of 13 summer positions offered in Starlight’s Bob Rohlf Internship Program is Friday, March 3. … Continued
A crowd of nearly 100 came together in early January to celebrate the talents, accomplishments and ambitions of a group of very special young people. The annual Vincent Legacy Scholarship holiday dinner brought together 17 Vincent Legacy Scholars, their parents, guardians, families and Starlight Theatre staff for an evening of conversation and performances. The evening … Continued