Kansas City s Starlight Theatre to open at full capacity in time for Broadway hit in June Anna Spoerre, The Kansas City Star
May 25 After losing its entire 2020 season to the pandemic, Kansas City s Starlight Theatre at Swope Park will open at full capacity beginning in June.
The iconic outdoor theater, which seats about 8,000 people, will be operating at full capacity for the first time since before the pandemic began, according to a news release Monday.
Masks are recommended, but not required for audience members, according to the theater. Those who have not received the vaccine are strongly urged to wear masks, in line with CDC guidelines.
Updated: 6:14 PM CDT May 24, 2021 KMBC 9 News Staff Starlight Theatre said Monday it will open to full capacity this summer as it prepares to host its first live event since before the COVID-19 pandemic began.“There’s nothing like hearing those first notes as the orchestra starts to play under the stars each summer,” Starlight Theatre President and CEO Rich Baker said. “Plus, it doesn’t get much safer than being outside in the fresh air. With four fantastic shows to choose from, we look forward to welcoming Kansas Citians back to Starlight for the city’s favorite summer tradition under the stars.”While masks will be recommended for audience members, Starlight said they will not be required. In line with CDC guidelines, Starlight said it “strongly recommends that for the safety of yourself and others, all unvaccinated guests wear a mask at all times while in the venue.”“Starlight asks that patrons be considerate of the safety of their fello
Broadway to return to Kansas City s Starlight as Godspell opens four-show season Dan Kelly, The Kansas City Star
Apr. 10 Rich Baker, president and CEO at the Starlight Theatre, said early this year that he expected the iconic outdoor theater would be open to full capacity or nearly so for Broadway shows by July. It appears his expectation will become reality.
Starlight, which lost its entire 2020 season to the pandemic, has announced that its 2021 AdventHealth Broadway Series will open June 22-27 with Godspell. Although most national Broadway tours will not resume until this fall, Starlight will manage to present four shows this season.