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Starlight Theatre

4600 Starlight Road, Kansas City, MO 64132
816-363-7827
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Ranked #9 of 80 attractions in Kansas City
Type: Theatres
Owner description: Starlight Theatre is the premier entertainment treasure of the heartland, where performing arts share center stage with education. Everything from... more » Owner description: Starlight Theatre is the premier entertainment treasure of the heartland, where performing arts share center stage with education. Everything from Broadway shows to live concerts perform on the stage where thousands of guests can watch, listen and enjoy what they see! A first-class venue in every sense of the word helps make every night, a Starlight Night! « less
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Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 NEW

Starlight Theater is a great place to enjoy a touring band or theatrical production on a beautiful night. Abundant parking, plenty of snack bars and rest rooms. But bring an umbrella if rain is forecasted.

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See 11 more reviews by Greg H for Kansas City
Kansas City, Missouri
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Being under the stars in this great facility is an experience you will never forget. Plays, or musical performers have a great sound system, and there is not a bad seat in the house. Some seats a little far away, but still great sound.

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See 23 more reviews by Waterman_10 for Kansas City
Joplin, Missouri
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18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Starlight Theather radiates with beauty from its structure to the fact you cans see the stars! I've been to many a show here through the years, and a few concerts. However, buy tickets at your own risk due to weather. They rarely cancel and refund your money. You also should NEVER buy tickets on the far sides for a broadway... More

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Joplin, Missouri, USA
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61 reviews 61 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

I love performances at this outdoor theatre. It's an experience worth, well, experiencing. On warm summer evenings listening to the songs of Les Miserables there is little that compares to the beauty.

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See 3 more reviews by cre8ivegals8282 for Kansas City
Lake Lotawana, Missouri
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36 reviews 36 reviews
15 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

we are absolutely giddy about the new season. We are season ticket holders and this is our date night during the summer. Food is spectacular at the venues or the dinner restaurant, catered by a local restaurant for the season

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See 6 more reviews by Janice P for Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
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Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

This place will hold a show even during a rain or thunderstorm. You can end up paying $70+ for a ticket and sit there getting soaked. They will not cancel a show or give refunds. I've left twice during shows because of the weather. I'm surprised that people love coming here. The acoustics are terrible and the broadway show quality... More

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Merriam, Kansas
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29 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

This is a very cool place to take in a play. As long as the weather permits. Go early in the season.

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See 37 more reviews by Jennifer K for Kansas City
Lincolnton, Georgia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

While the idea and concept are good, find that we always leave feeling that either because the seating is so spread out and in some cases so far from stage you can't see the actors, etc., we've actually missed something. The times we've been close to stage were more enjoyable as you're able to see expressions and emotion.

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Olathe, Kansas
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4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Went to see Crosby Stiils and Nash here, as all as James Taylor. Had seats near the front and the experience was wonderful. It was intimate and the sound quality amazing

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Odessa, Missouri
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19 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013

I have been to the Star Light for a concert and for many musicals. I have sat in the orchestra seating and the very back of the house. The quality of the shows is superb. The seating leaves something to be desired and the heat can be oppressive. But if you bring a nice spritzer and a seat cushion you... More

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