Starlight Theatre Tickets

Starlight Theatre
When we talk about the live entertainment scene of Kansas City, Missouri, the name of Starlight Theatre suddenly pops up to our mind.

Hailed as the most favorite concert venue of Kansas City residents, the Starlight is also famous for its unique layout and design. This is a large open-air amphitheater that host both concerts and musicals.

Starlight Theatre is the oldest and largest performing arts venue in Kansas City and second largest in United States of its kind. Nestled within Swope Park, the theater is located next to the Kansas City Zoo. From 1950"s till yet, it has been serving the cultural scene of Kansas City and acting as its premier live entertainment venue.

The landmark theater in the history of region, Starlight Theatre was constructed as a result of a successful outdoor event the city hosted in honor of Rumania"s Queen Marie in 1925. Many years later, when the city"s cultural scene was at full bloom, a dire need for a huge entertainment venue was felt.

In December 1949, construction work began on Starlight Theatre. One year later, before that the venue get thoroughly completed, it was opened to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Kansas City. It staged a grand presentation Thrills of the Century as its opening act in 1950. This marked the start of Starlight"s illuminated history and everyone loved the new performing arts facility.

Over the years, Starlight Theatre kept adapting itself to the requirements of modern age. It was upgraded several times in order to accommodate different kind of productions, concerts and live events. The orchestra pit was extended in early 1980"s so that audience can watch all the action more closely.

In 1984, Starlight Theatre introduced a formal educational program aimed at transmitting theater knowledge to new generation. This step was welcomed by people from all walks of life. A new eastside entrance was added to the venue in 1997 along with Shirley Bush Helzberg Garden of the Stars, a new Box Office and a splendid Applause Club restaurant.

With new century came new additions and Starlight unveiled in 2000. Named as Jeannette and Jerome Cohen Community Stage, this ten-storied climate proofed stage is a great theatrical fixture.

One year later, a Walk of Stars was added to the grand venue featuring legendary performers who had performed at the venue. Now hosting 24 stars, the Walk of Stars will keep updating in the coming years.

The latest up gradation came to Starlight Theatre in 2007 when new seats were installed in the theatre. The theatre is also well-facilitated with every possible amenity that is required to ensure world-class concert experience. The clever designing also makes it a stop of leading Broadway productions.

There are indoor rehearsal halls, concessions stands and restrooms, gift shop and convenient parking space.Staying true to its name, the Starlight Theatre has presented many outstanding musicals and music performances.

It has hosted the likes of Blue Man Group, Steve Miller Band, Melissa Etheridge, Mary J Blige, Maroon 5 and many others. The venue also presents hit Broadway series like Legally Blonde, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Chicago, Mamma Mia! and Anything Goes.

Starlight Theatre is presenting a good mix of rocking concerts and fantastic theatricals in the upcoming season. If you want to have good time with some great entertainment stuff, then go to Starlight Theatre, Kansas City and enjoy the magic of open-air theatre.