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Where did you first get your passion for Starlight? We have a long history with Starlight Theatre. One of our fondest memories is of our first concert together - James Taylor in the 90s! Since then, we have attended numerous concerts, events, and Broadway shows; Starlight has always been part of our Kansas City history! When … Continued
Where did you first get your passion for live entertainment? We both have always loved live entertainment, but our passion was doubly ignited when two of our daughters showed an interest, one on the performing side and the other in stage management. We were blessed to have organizations like Starlight where they could learn and … Continued
From early experiences under the stars to serving on the Starlight Board, Katie Fitzgerald and her husband, Matt Fitzgerald, have a longstanding appreciation for Starlight and what it means for the Kansas City community. They both joined Starlight’s Legacy Society earlier this year. Find out more about their Starlight story below from Katie herself. Where … Continued
On this week’s episode, learn more about Starlight’s Legacy Society, JoJo Siwa joins the cast for The J Team Musical, Audible adds to it’s scripted comedy podcasts line-up, and legendary singer Tina Turner opens up about her childhood and career in her upcoming documentary. Starlight's Legacy Society
Starlight’s 70 for 70 Legacy Giving campaign is already on its way to securing 70 Legacy Society donors in honor of 70 years of Starlight by the end of 2021. Our Legacy Society members all have deep Starlight memories and a vested interest in keeping the Starlight tradition alive for generations to come. Want to … Continued
For 70 years, Starlight has been a Kansas City tradition. Since our gates first opened in 1950, millions of audience members have enjoyed a show under the stars. Much of the success of our historic venue has been thanks to the loyal support of our donors and patrons! To ensure the road ahead is paved … Continued
A lifelong patron of the performing arts, Doug Jones’ passion for theatre was ignited after attending his first show at Starlight as a little boy. Motivated by a desire to ensure underserved children in Kansas City have the opportunity to experience the magic of live theatre, Doug joined Starlight’s Legacy Society in 2015. Find out more about his story below: Where did you first get your passion for … Continued