2024 Starlight Summer Broadway Series Announced
Audio-Reader is excited to be back at Starlight Theater this summer to offer live audio description for at least one performance of each of the seven shows in this season's series. The planned dates will be on Saturday evenings. If additional performances are needed, please contact Starlight to request further performances.
Location information: 4600 Starlight Road, Kansas City, MO
Tickets/Box Office: 816-363-7827 or visit their website KCStarlight.com
The Cher Show – Saturday June 1st
The Cher Show is packed with so much Cher that it takes three women to play her: the kid starting out, the glam pop star, and the icon.
STOMP – Saturday Jun 16th
STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid – Saturday July 13th
Dive beneath the waves with the beloved tale of a young mermaid named Ariel who dreams of a world beyond her own.
Shrek The Musical – Saturday July 27th
Your favorite ogre and his sidekick are back in the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar®-winning, smash hit DreamWorks animated film.
Come From Away – Saturday August 10th
Discover the joyous and heartwarming true story of Come From Away, a musical that explores the remarkable acts of kindness and compassion in the aftermath of 9/11.
West Side Story – Saturday August 24th
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City in the Tony Award-winning musical, West Side Story.
Before the 2023 began, Starlight invested in an excellent new technology that makes offering audio description easier. Learn about the new Listen Everywhere Tech program now being used by Starlight on the Listen Tech Training Manual Page (pdf). While you can use your personal phone or tablet with the ListenTech app, they do offer loaner devices as well.
- To obtain a device, visit the Guest Information Kiosk located near Box 5 and across from the Merchandise Kiosk and leave your driver’s license or ID with the Starlight staff. After the show, please return your device to receive your ID.
- Note: for the best listening experience, you must be connected to the Starlight Listen Everywhere Wi-Fi. No other internet functionality will be available on the device while using the app.
In case of technical difficulties, text 816-278-7827 for night of the show assistance.
Find all audio description events listing at reader.ku.edu/audio-description-events