Starlight Theatre Association Of Kansas City, Inc.
Starlight Theatre Association Of Kansas City, Inc.
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Mission
Starlight Theatre is dedicated to producing, presenting and promoting an exceptional arts experience by delivering accessible live entertainment for all audiences, superior theatre arts education, impactful outreach programs and events that utilize this iconic city-owned venue.
About
PRESENTING LIVE BROADWAY THEATRE SINCE 1951, THE NONPROFIT STARLIGHT THEATRE ASSOCIATION IS KANSAS CITY'S OLDEST AND LARGEST PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATION. THE ASSOCIATION OPERATES, PROGRAMS AND MAINTAINS THE LARGEST STAGE IN THE UNITED STATES, AS WELL AS THE 16-ACRE STARLIGHT THEATRE COMPLEX. THE THEATRE SEATS APPROXIMATELY 8,000 AND IS LOCATED IN SWOPE PARK, THE LARGEST PARK IN KANSAS CITY. WHILE FUNDING ANNUAL OPERATING COSTS OF $1,015,000 FOR THE COMPLEX, THE ASSOCIATION ALSO RAISES FUNDS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS, INCLUDING BROADWAY MUSICALS, CONCERTS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. SEE SCHEDULE O - FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOM.PRESENTING LIVE BROADWAY THEATRE SINCE 1951, THE NONPROFIT STARLIGHT THEATRE ASSOCIATION IS KANSAS CITY'S OLDEST AND LARGEST PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATION. THE ASSOCIATION OPERATES, PROGRAMS AND MAINTAINS THE LARGEST STAGE IN THE UNITED STATES, AS WELL AS THE 16-ACRE STARLIGHT THEATRE COMPLEX. THE THEATRE SEATS APPROXIMATELY 8,000 AND IS LOCATED IN SWOPE PARK, THE LARGEST PARK IN KANSAS CITY. WHILE FUNDING ANNUAL OPERATING COSTS OF $1,015,000 FOR THE COMPLEX, THE ASSOCIATION ALSO RAISES FUNDS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS, INCLUDING BROADWAY MUSICALS, CONCERTS, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. SINCE 2000, THE ASSOCIATION HAS CONTRIBUTED MORE THAN $31 MILLION OF PRIVATELY FUNDED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE KANSAS CITY, MO.-OWNED STARLIGHT THEATRE. IN FISCAL YEAR 2018, STARLIGHT RECORDED OVER $1.47 MILLION OF DEPRECIATION EXPENSES RELATED TO THE THEATRE FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND OFFICES. STARLIGHT THEATRE IS A FREQUENT RECIPIENT OF LOCAL, NATIONAL AND EVEN INTERNATIONAL AWARDS AND RECOGNITION. IN 2013, STARLIGHT WON THE PRESTIGIOUS VENUE EXCELLENCE AWARD FROM THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF VENUE MANAGERS. HONORS IN 2018 INCLUDED: FAVORITE CONCERT/LIVE MUSIC VENUE VISIT KC VISITORS' CHOICE AWARDS; BEST PERFORMING ARTS VENUE INGRAM'S MAGAZINE; BEST LIVE THEATER AND BEST OUTDOOR VENUE - THE PITCH. STARLIGHT THEATRE'S ANNUAL BROADWAY SERIES FEATURES NATIONAL BROADWAY TOURS, CO-PRODUCTIONS WITH OTHER REGIONAL AND NATIONAL THEATRES, AND ITS OWN LOCALLY PRODUCED SHOWS. THE LANDMARK OUTDOOR THEATRE, ONE OF ONLY THREE OF ITS KIND REMAINING IN THE UNITED STATES, DRAWS THEATRE FANS IN THE SUMMER FROM THROUGHOUT THE KANSAS CITY AREA, AS WELL AS SURROUNDING CITIES AND STATES. IN FACT, NEARLY EVERY SUMMER STARLIGHT WELCOMES VISITORS FROM ALL 50 STATES AND SEVERAL NATIONS.THE 2018 BROADWAY SUMMER SEASON ONCE AGAIN BROUGHT MANY TOP SHOWS TO THE 12,000-SQUARE-FOOT STARLIGHT THEATRE STAGE - ON YOUR FEET, DIRTY DANCING, THE KING AND I, CINDERELLA, HAIRSPRAY, LOVE NEVER DIES, CHICAGO AND THE ILLUSIONISTS. TOTAL ATTENDANCE FOR STARLIGHT'S EIGHT SUMMER BROADWAY PRODUCTIONS IN 2018 WAS APPROXIMATELY 125,000. FROM JANUARY THROUGH MARCH 2018, STARLIGHT PRESENTED ITS THIRD SEASON OF INDOOR SHOWS, WHICH WERE STAGED IN THE CLIMATE-CONTROLLED INDOOR SPACES OF THE COHEN COMMUNITY STAGE HOUSE. THE STARLIGHT INDOORS LINEUP FEATURED THREE HIGHLY ENTERTAINING PRODUCTIONS - FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, DIXIE'S NEVER WEAR A TUBE TOP WHILE RIDING A MECHANICAL BULL AND BROADWAY'S NEXT H!T MUSICAL. STARLIGHT INDOORS DREW NEARLY 6,000 ATTENDEES. IN SUPPORT OF ITS MISSION, STARLIGHT SINCE 1951 HAS OFFERED A COMMUNITY TICKET PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES A LIVE THEATRE EXPERIENCE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE BE UNABLE TO AFFORD ONE DUE TO ECONOMIC, MEDICAL OR OTHER RESTRICTIVE CAUSES. EACH SEASON, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE STARLIGHT BROADWAY TICKETS TO QUALIFYING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH SPECIAL CONSIDERATION GIVEN TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE AT-RISK YOUTH, CLIENTS WITH PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES, INDIVIDUALS LIVING ON FIXED INCOMES, AND OTHER SIMILAR POPULATIONS. IN 2018, STARLIGHT ALLOCATED 13,704 FREE TICKETS TO 121 LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND 25 KANSAS CITY-AREA HIGH SCHOOLS; TICKETS WERE INCLUDED FOR EACH OF THE THEATRE'S 39 SUMMER BROADWAY PERFORMANCES.STARLIGHT THEATRE ALSO PROVIDES 200 FREE TICKETS EACH SEASON TO CHARITABLE AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO USE IN THEIR OWN FUND-RAISING EFFORTS. IN ADDITION, STARLIGHT MAINTAINS A PORTION OF ITS TICKETS AT BELOW-MARKET PRICES TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO AREA RESIDENTS AND VISITORS. IN 2018, APPROXIMATELY 157,266 OF TICKETS WERE AVAILABLE FOR $25 OR LESS OR 54% OF TOTAL AVAILABLE SEATS.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “Starlight theatre association of kansas city, inc., a not-for-profit corporation, is dedicated to producing, presenting and promoting excellence in musical theatre and the performing arts for diverse audiences of all ages, with continued programming for families and children. starlight strives to enrich our region for all residents and visitors by building appreciation for the performing arts, making live theatre and music affordable and accessible, providing superior theatre arts education and community outreach programs, and delivering exceptional customer service. starlight will remain a beloved kansas city cultural tradition by devoting resources to preserving and enhancing our home venue in swope park and creating new memories for generations to come.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “Starlight is the entertainment treasure of the heartland, where arts share stage with education.”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of MO, as reported.
- The filing provides the non-profit's address in 2019 as 4600 STARLIGHT ROAD, KANSAS CITY, MO, 64132.
- The non-profit has a total of 500 employees, as reported on their form for 2019.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$1,077,819.
- The organization has 43 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1951.
- The organization pays $4,129,538 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $500,044 in fundraising expenses.
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