Dining
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Summer Broadway Series
Starlight offers two choices for buffet-style dining before each Broadway show in the Applause Club.
Best of Broadway Buffet
An upscale menu and dining experience in the Applause Club’s indoor, air-conditioned spaces.
- INSIDE the Applause Club, Starlight dinner guests relax in air-conditioned comfort at linen-covered tables, select from an expanded variety of chef-prepared food items at the buffet, and receive full table service. To complement your dinner, a complete wine list by the glass and bottle is offered. Soft drinks and dessert are included in the dinner price. Gratuity is not included.
Adult
Child
Advance
$28.50
$12.25
Day of Show
$31.75
$13.75
KC Barbecue Buffet
A casual and budget-friendly dining experience on the Applause Club patio.
- Dining on the patio outside the Applause Club, guests enjoy a casual but hearty buffet dining experience alongside Starlight’s picturesque fountains. In keeping with a Kansas City tradition, our new KC Barbecue Buffet offers tasty food choices for diners who love their barbecue and traditional sides! Table service is provided for soft drink refills and adult beverage purchases. Soft drinks and dessert are included in the dinner price. Gratuity is not included.
Adult
Child
Advance
$19.50
$12.25
Day of Show
$21.75
$13.75
Menus
Best of Broadway Buffet
Appetizers and Salads
Craft-Your-Own Salad Bar
Pasta Salad
Carrot & Raisin Salad
Artisan Rolls with Butter
Entrées & Side Dishes
Balsamic Roasted Pork Tenderloin Medallions
Balsamic-Infused Pork Medallions, Topped with a Smoked Gouda Sauce
Wild Mushroom & Roasted Corn Stuffed Chicken
Free Range Chicken Breast Stuffed with Wild Mushrooms & Roasted Corn, Topped with Fresh Jus Li
Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes
Idaho Potatoes Baked with a Cheddar Cheese Sauce
Smashed Cauliflower
Steamed Cauliflower Blended with Parmesan Cheese & Roasted Garlic, Then Roasted
Pan-Roasted Vegetables
Fresh Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Red Onion & Bell Peppers Seasoned & Roasted
Desserts
Dessert Bar
KC Barbecue Buffet
Appetizers and Salad
Garden Salad
Carrot & Raisin Salad
Cole Slaw
Fresh Baked Corn Bread Muffins with Butter
From the Pit
Free Range Cherry Smoked Chicken Breast
Chopped Brisket
Pork Medallions with Chef’s Masterful BBQ Sauce
Side Dishes
Crispy Chicken Fingers
House Made Mac ‘N’ Cheese
Southern Green Beans
Roasted Gold Creole Yukon Potatoes
Award-Winning Smoked BBQ Beans
Desserts
Fresh-Baked Southern Style Fruit Cobbler
All dinners include water, tea, lemonade and soft drinks. Gratuity not included.
Best of Broadway Buffet
Appetizers and Salads
Craft-Your-Own Salad Bar
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Tomato & Cucumber Salad
Artisan Rolls with Butter
Entrées & Side Dishes
Manicotti
Pasta Shells Stuffed with Ricotta Cheese, Topped with a Meaty Marinara Sauce
Chicken Piccata
Dredged Breast of Chicken, Pan Seared & Topped with a Lemon Caper Sauce
Vesuvio-Style Gold Yukon Potatoes
Herb-Infused Roasted Gold Yukon Potato Wedges
Green Beans
Baby Green Beans Seasoned with Butter
Fresh Broccolini
Broccolini Tossed in Butter & Seasoned
Desserts
Dessert Bar
KC Barbecue Buffet
Appetizers and Salad
Garden Salad
Tomato & Cucumber Salad
Cole Slaw
Fresh Baked Corn Bread Muffins with Butter
From the Pit
Free Range Cherry Smoked Chicken Breast
Brisket Burnt Ends
Pork Medallions with Chef’s Masterful BBQ Sauce
Side Dishes
Crispy Chicken Fingers
House Made Mac ‘N’ Cheese
Roasted Corn Niblets
Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes
Award-Winning Smoked BBQ Beans
Desserts
Fresh Baked Cookies
All dinners include water, tea, lemonade and soft drinks. Gratuity not included.
Best of Broadway Buffet
Appetizers and Salads
Craft-Your-Own Salad Bar
Pasta Salad
Red Bliss Potato Salad
Artisan Rolls with Butter
Entrées & Side Dishes
Herb-Infused Chicken Breast
Free Range Airline Chicken Breast Marinated in Herbs + Seasoning, Topped with Fresh Jus Li
Pan-Seared Ahi Tuna
Fresh Sushi Grade Ahi Tuna Seasoned & Pan Seared with Fresh Velouté
Basil Cream Penne Pasta
Fresh Velouté with Basil & Tender Penne Pasta
Seared Asparagus
Fresh Asparagus Topped with Parmesan Cheese
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Fresh Brussels Sprouts Halved, Roasted with Pork Cracklings & Drawn Butter
Desserts
Dessert Bar
KC Barbecue Buffet
Appetizers and Salad
Garden Salad
Pasta Salad
Cole Slaw
Fresh-Baked Corn Bread Muffins with Butter
From the Pit
Free Range Cherry Smoked Chicken Thighs
Sliced Brisket
Pulled Pork with Chef’s Masterful BBQ Sauce
Side Dishes
Crispy Chicken Fingers
House Made Mac ‘N’ Cheese
Buttered Corn Cobettes
Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes
Award-Winning Smoked BBQ Beans
Desserts
Fresh-Baked Southern Style Fruit Cobbler
All dinners include water, tea, lemonade and soft drinks. Gratuity not included.
Best of Broadway Buffet
Appetizers and Salads
Craft-Your-Own Salad Bar
Hummus Dip Trio
Three Bean Italian Salad
Artisan Rolls with Butter
Entrées & Side Dishes
Rosemary-Marinated Pan-Seared Chicken Breast
Free Range Chicken Breast Marinated in Rosemary, Pan Seared
Strip Steak Medallions
Herb-Infused Strip Steak Medallions Seared to Perfection, Topped with a Bourbon Demi-Glace
Vesuvio-Style Gold Yukon Potatoes
Herb-Infused Roasted Gold Yukon Potato Wedges
Fresh Asparagus
Fresh Asparagus Trimmed + Steamed, Seasoned with Drawn Butter
Rainbow Cauliflower
Colorful Array of Cauliflower Florets, Seasoned with Drawn Butter
Desserts
Dessert Bar
KC Barbecue Buffet
Appetizers and Salad
Garden Salad
Three Bean Italian Salad
Cole Slaw
Fresh-Baked Corn Bread Muffins with Butter
From the Pit
Free Range Cherry Smoked Jumbo Chicken Wings
Chopped Brisket
Pulled Pork with Chef’s Masterful BBQ Sauce
Side Dishes
Crispy Chicken Fingers
House Made Mac ‘N’ Cheese
Cape Cod Vegetables
Cheesy Wild Rice
Award-Winning Smoked BBQ Beans
Desserts
Fresh-Baked Southern Style Fruit Cobbler
All dinners include water, tea, lemonade and soft drinks. Gratuity not included.
Best of Broadway Buffet
Appetizers and Salads
Craft-Your-Own Salad Bar
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Pasta Salad
Artisan Rolls with Butter
Entrées & Side Dishes
Pan-Seared Chicken Saltimbocca
Free Range Chicken Breast Topped with Monterey Jack & Wrapped in Prosciutto
Pecan-Encrusted Pork Loin
House-Brined Pork Loin Chops Pan Seared with Pecans
Garlic-Infused Smashed Red Bliss Potatoes
Roasted Garlic & Parmesan Cheese with Red Bliss Potatoes
Smashed Cauliflower
Steamed Cauliflower Blended with Parmesan Cheese & Roasted Garlic, then Roasted
Green Beans
Baby Green Beans Seasoned & Rolled with Sliced Almonds
Desserts
Dessert Bar
KC Barbecue Buffet
Appetizers and Salad
Garden Salad
Pasta Salad
Cole Slaw
Fresh-Baked Corn Bread Muffins with Butter
From the Pit
Free Range Cherry Smoked Chicken Thighs
Sliced Brisket
Smoked Sausage Bites with Chef’s Masterful BBQ Sauce
Side Dishes
Crispy Chicken Fingers
House Made Mac ‘N’ Cheese
Creole Corn Niblets
Roasted Purple Yukon Potatoes
Award-Winning Smoked BBQ Beans
Desserts
Fresh Baked Cookies
All dinners include water, tea, lemonade and soft drinks. Gratuity not included.
Best of Broadway Buffet
Appetizers and Salads
Craft-Your-Own Salad Bar
Hummus Dip Trio
Carrot & Raisin Salad
Artisan Rolls with Butter
Entrées & Side Dishes
Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Breast
Pan-Seared Seasoned Chicken Breast Stuffed with Fresh Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Creole Apple-Stuffed Pork Loin
Brined Pork Loin Stuffed with Creole Apple Stuffing, Topped with a Brandy Demi-Glace
Pasta Primavera
Penne Pasta Folded in Fresh Herb-Infused Olive Oil
Cape Cod Vegetables
Blended Mix of Vegetables Seasoned with Drawn Butter
Roasted Tomatoes & Snow Peas
Roasted Roma Tomatoes Mixed with Fresh Snow Peas, Seasoned with Drawn Butter
Desserts
Dessert Bar
KC Barbecue Buffet
Appetizers and Salad
Garden Salad
Carrot & Raisin Salad
Cole Slaw
Fresh-Baked Corn Bread Muffins with Butter
From the Pit
Free Range Cherry Smoked Chicken Breast
Chopped Brisket
Pork Medallions with Chef’s Masterful BBQ Sauce
Side Dishes
Crispy Chicken Fingers
House Made Mac ‘N’ Cheese
Southern Green Beans
Southern Mashed Red Bliss Potatoes
Award-Winning Smoked BBQ Beans
Desserts
Fresh-Baked Southern Style Fruit Cobbler
All dinners include water, tea, lemonade and soft drinks. Gratuity not included.
Summer Concert Series
During concert events, access to the Applause Club is reserved for VIP ticket holders who want to entertain guests, mingle with family and friends, or just relax before the show begins. Club amenities for concert VIPs include:
- Full cash bar
- Pre-show catered hors d’oeuvre buffet
- Live entertainment
- Indoor and outdoor seating
- Flat-screen TVs
- Private restrooms