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In our newest filmed performance of Raise Our Voices, Starlight Star Danielle Woods chose to share John Mayer’s “Waiting on the World to Change.” She hopes the song helps to lift others’ spirits, as it does for her and her family. When asked why she chose the song, she said that waiting for change is … Continued
Last month, Starlight launched a new video initiative titled “Raise Our Voices” in hopes of offering Starlight’s platform to share diverse voices. The title is two-fold—Starlight recognizes the need, now more than ever, to Raise Our Voices against racial injustice, and wants everyone to have the opportunity to do the same. Through “Raise Our Voices,” … Continued
In case you missed it—Starlight’s President & CEO, Rich Baker, appeared on KCPT’s “Kansas City Week in Review” in May. Joined by Randy Wistoff of the Kansas City Zoo, Bob Kendrick of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and Brenda Tinnen of the Sprint Center, KCPT’s Nick Haines interviewed the group regarding how each of them … Continued
Inspired by so many Broadway stars sharing songs from their living rooms, our 2019 Starlight Stars recently took to Zoom to create a rendition of “Found/Tonight”—a mashup of two popular songs from Broadway’s hit musicals Hamilton and Dear Evan Hansen. Released in 2018, “Found/Tonight” combines “The Story of Tonight” from Hamilton with Dear Evan Hansen’s … Continued
A Message From Starlight's President & CEO, Rich Baker Dear friends, First, thank you so much for your support of Starlight. Much has changed in the entertainment industry in the past eight weeks, but I feel lucky to be surrounded by people like you who are just as dedicated as I am to making sure our historic venue … Continued
On this week’s episode, the Drama League holds the Gratitude Awards, a variety of new Broadway cast recordings have been released, and Playbill searches for a star. The Drama League's Gratitude Awards Stream April 30
Bored at home? While we may not be able to visit our local haunts right now, we look forward to a time in which we can gather again at our favorite Kansas City places, spaces and landmarks. We hope you consider Starlight one of your favorites, and we’d love your support in nominating Starlight for … Continued
Dear friends, patrons, donors and fans of Starlight, At Starlight, we're lucky for many reasons. We have incredible patrons, like you, who join us under the stars each summer and indoors each winter. We have generous donors who support Starlight and fund the future of the arts industry through community engagement programs. We have dedicated … Continued
On Thursday, February 6, the City of Kansas City honored Starlight with Resolution 200097 during their scheduled City Council meeting. Councilwoman Heather Hall introduced the Resolution as a Starlight Special Action, and the Council quickly voted to approve. Starlight’s President and CEO, Rich Baker, and Board Chair, Ora Reynolds, accepted the Resolution surrounded by additional … Continued