Starlight Theatre

Starlight Theatre is a theatre or event venue in Kansas City, MO, part of the Kansas City guide. Cost: $25 to $50. Outdoor season runs roughly May–Oct.

4600 Starlight Rd, Kansas City, MO 64132 · Kansas City, MO

Why you should go…

Since 1950, summer nights in Kansas City have meant Broadway under the open sky at Starlight, the country's oldest and largest continuously operated outdoor theatre. Nearly 8,000 seats face a full-scale proscenium stage in leafy Swope Park, where touring musicals share the calendar with major concert acts, recent seasons have drawn everyone from Broadway blockbusters to rock legends. Bring a picnic-friendly attitude, arrive early for pre-show dining, and pack a light layer for after sunset.

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What's around here?

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Family Favorite
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Sightseeing
Family Favorite
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Museums
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Museums
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Sport & Outdoor
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Theatre & Events
Date Night
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