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- Following the success of Thrills of a Century, the Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City, Inc., was formed as a 501 (c) (3)nonprofit organization. John A. Moore was elected as the association’s first president, and New York veteran Richard Berger was hired as Starlight’s first producing director, a position he would hold through 1971.
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Much has happened in Starlight’s history since it opened in Kansas City in 1950 and became a nonprofit organization in 1951. By the mid-1940s, discussions of an “outdoor stage” for Kansas City had been under way for two decades.
Following the success of Thrills of a Century, the Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City, Inc., was formed as a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization. John A. Moore was elected as the association’s first president, and New York veteran Richard Berger was hired as Starlight’s first producing director, a position he would hold through 1971.
Here you will find a decade by decade history of Starlight. Our historic outdoor theatre in Kansas City’s Swope Park has operated continuously since 1950. Much of the information is excerpted from Making Memories for 50 Years , a Starlight commemorative magazine published in 2000, and The Story of Starlight Theatre , written by Kathleen ...
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By the mid-1940s, discussions of an “outdoor stage” for Kansas City had been under way for two decades. While an outdoor theatre was low on the city’s list of priorities, plans for a ceremony to celebrate Kansas City’s 100th anniversary added urgency. City officials selected Swope Park as the site for the performance and, with bond money held up in...
Collaboration– We communicate and cooperate in order to build strong relationships, cultivate diverse perspectives, and achieve our shared goals. Accountability– We deliver quality, value, and consistency in our programs and services; and accept and transparently share the results of our decisions and actions. Service– We apply a people-first menta...
Starlight is actively embedding inclusion, diversity, equity and access into every aspect of our organization. Through our mission, we are dedicated to delivering accessible entertainment for all audiences. The uniqueness of our employees, volunteers and community are what make the Starlight experience memorable. We aspire to create a culture where...
The theatre opened in the summer of 1950 with the “ Thrills of a Century ” pageant gracing its stage in celebration of Kansas City’s centennial. The Starlight Theatre Association formed that same year and began programming and operating the theatre in 1951.
May 5, 2023 · After the success of this show, the Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City, Inc. was established (501 (c) (3) non-profit). The architect of the Starlight Theatre was Edward Delk.
Jul 21, 2023 · Join KC Cares as we spotlight Starlight Theater, Kansas City's historic performing arts venue. Discover its journey, community impact, and the vision of its first female CEO, Lindsay Rood-Clifford.
