Starlight Theatre Benefit Gala is May 22

For the 24th consecutive year, the black-tie Starlight Theatre Benefit Gala will raise needed funds for the historic outdoor theatre's operations, programming, education and community outreach. The 2010 gala will be hosted by chairs and local community leaders Jan and Tom Kreamer on the theatre's Cohen Community Stage.

In celebration of Starlight's 60th anniversary season in 2010, the event's theme is "Building on the Past and Reaching for the Stars." Custom entertainment will spotlight Starlight's past growth and future success against the backdrop of legendary Broadway performances of the past six decades.

The theatre's annual Star Award will be presented to Peggy and Terry Dunn, Mayor of Leawood and President/CEO of J.E. Dunn Construction Co., respectively. The Dunns will be recognized for their community leadership, service and longtime commitment to Starlight and numerous other local civic and cultural organizations. Proceeds benefit annual operations, programming, education and outreach at Starlight Theatre.

The event will be at 7pm, May 22, Starlight Theatre, 4600 Starlight Road, Kansas City, MO, 641312.  Tickets are $300 each, with benefactor levels range from $1,000 to $50,000.  For more information, call 816-997-1127 or visit www.kcstarlight.com.