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On this week's episode of Talkin' With Taylor, Taylor sits down with two of Oz’s most iconic characters – The Wizard, played by Eddie Korbich, and The Cowardly Lion, played by Robert Hingula. Find out more about the history of The Wizard of Oz, how these two actors built their performance careers, and what audiences can … Continued
Inspired by the rescue dogs who have starred in numerous productions of The Wizard of Oz, Starlight Theatre will host a “Take Home Toto” pre-show event June 10-16. Starlight is partnering with four leading pet adoption agencies and shelters to introduce Starlight guests to adoptable local dogs. Shelter volunteers and adoptable dogs will be on site … Continued
It’s a big year for the iconic piece of American pop culture, The Wizard of Oz, as the film celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2019. And that’s not the only anniversary that we’re celebrating with this production—The Wizard of Oz is director Philip Wm. McKinley’s 13th show at Starlight—a new record! Needless to say, we’re celebrating in … Continued
JULIA SURIANO (Dorothy) is thrilled to be making her Starlight debut! Regional favorites: West Side Story (Maria, Fireside Theatre), Show Boat (Magnolia, Interlakes Theatre), My Fair Lady (Eliza Doolittle, Interlakes Theatre), Les Miserables (Cosette, Red Mountain Theatre Co.). She’d like to give a big thanks to the incredible creative team, her insanely talented cast and crew, and her family & friends! She … Continued
If Spotify existed in the Land of Oz, what music would the Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion and Dorothy have played on their trip down the Yellow Brick Road? Listen to their playlist and then see The Wizard of Oz at Starlight Theatre. Dorothy' Home Playlist Scarecrow's Brain Playlist
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
Starlight Theatre’s 2019 AdventHealth Broadway Series lineup features Broadway classics, new stage hits and crowd-pleasing jukebox musicals. With so many fantastic productions hitting the road, Starlight booked a season to encompass five week-long Broadway musicals in addition to two weekend specials—giving patrons the ability to add or swap and customize their season to be truly … Continued