Starlight Express 1984 - Articles Page 3.4

Opened: March 27, 1984
Closing: January 12, 2002

Starlight Express - 1984 - West End History , Info & More

Apollo Victoria Theatre
(Victoria) 17 Wilton Road London

The storyline: It is evening and a mother reminds her small child to put his toy-trains away and to go to bed. In the child's dream, the locomotives come alive: It is the night of the world championships for locomotives.



The young steam locomotive Rusty, charming but definitely no longer technically up to date, appears to stand no chance against its more modern challengers, such as the macho Greaseball. This self-confident diesel locomotive rocks like Elvis and conquers the hearts of its many female fans. When Electra, an ultra-modern e-locomotive, suddenly makes its appearance, the situation seems hopeless for the young steam locomotive. Beautiful Pearl, a 1st-class coach, leaves Rusty for Electra.



Three, two, one- go! The flags come down, the lights flash and the helmets sparkle. Locomotives and their coaches are hurtling along the tracks at lightning speed. The conflict between the trains comes to a climax, since the methods used to win this international race are not always fair. Suddenly it appears, the legendary "Starlight Express", like a fiery comet's tail in the sky. The night is full of glittering stars as Rusty finds out what is most important in life: believing in yourself. He finds new courage to enter the finale - and Pearl begins to understand who her true love belongs to...

Starlight Express - 1984 - West End Cast

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Jessie Buckley, Maria Friedman and Tim Rice to Perform at Christmas Charity Concerts, 12/17 & 12/21
by BWW News Desk - Dec 21, 2009


Broadway stars Jessie Buckley and Maria Friedman and acclaimed Broadway composer Tim Rice will join the Cantabile vocal quartet in two Christmas concerts on December 17th and 21st. The concerts will benefit the Caron Keating Foundation. The concerts will be directed by Hugh Wooldridge and choreographed by Andrew Wright.

Jessie Buckley, Maria Friedman and Tim Rice to Perform at Christmas Charity Concerts, 12/17 & 12/21
by BWW News Desk - Dec 17, 2009


Broadway stars Jessie Buckley and Maria Friedman and acclaimed Broadway composer Tim Rice will join the Cantabile vocal quartet in two Christmas concerts on December 17th and 21st. The concerts will benefit the Caron Keating Foundation. The concerts will be directed by Hugh Wooldridge and choreographed by Andrew Wright.

Jessie Buckley, Maria Friedman and Tim Rice to Perform at Christmas Charity Concerts, 12/17 & 12/21
by Jeff Dennhardt - Dec 14, 2009


Broadway stars Jessie Buckley and Maria Friedman and acclaimed Broadway composer Tim Rice will join the Cantabile vocal quartet in two Christmas concerts on December 17th and 21st. The concerts will benefit the Caron Keating Foundation. The concerts will be directed by Hugh Wooldridge and choreographed by Andrew Wright.

TV STAGE TUBE: STARLIGHT EXPRESS New Zealand - Will Martin Sings!
by Eddie Varley - Mar 3, 2009


Andrew Lloyd Webber's hugely successful musical on roller skates STARLIGHT EXPRESS - 'A Cinderella-meets-train enthusiast love story' - will play in New Zealand, for the first time, in July and August of 2009.

TV STAGE TUBE: STARLIGHT EXPRESS New Zealand 'Only You'
by Eddie Varley - Mar 3, 2009


Andrew Lloyd Webber's hugely successful musical on roller skates STARLIGHT EXPRESS - 'A Cinderella-meets-train enthusiast love story' - will play in New Zealand, for the first time, in July and August of 2009.

UK's FLASHDANCE THE MUSICAL to Tour US?
by Eddie Varley - Nov 30, 2008


FLASHDANCE is currently touring the UK and is expected to transfer to the West End next year after the tour closes. Sources reveal that the producers are so confident with the successful production that they are planning to tour it around the states as soon as 2009.

Full Casting Announced for TARZAN, The Broadway Musical
by BWW News Desk - Dec 8, 2005


The production will star Josh Strickland as Tarzan, Jenn Gambatese as Jane, Merle Dandridge as Kala, Shuler Hensley as Kerchak, Chester Gregory II as Terk, Timothy Jerome as Professor Porter and Donnie Keshawarz as Clayton. Daniel Manche and Alex Rutherford will alternate in the role of Young Tarzan.

Tarzan Announced to Open May 10 at Richard Rodgers
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2005


Disney has announced that Tarzan will being previews on March 24, to open on May 10, 2006.

A.C. Ciulla Stages Footloose in OH, Sept. 14-Nov. 12
by BWW News Desk - Jul 24, 2005


A.C. Ciulla, who received a Tony nomination for his Footloose choreography, will travel to Akron, OH to stage the show for the Carousel Dinner Theatre; it runs from September 14th to November 12th

Starlight Express FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Starlight Express have there been?
Starlight Express has had 3 productions including West End which opened in 1984, Broadway which opened in 1987 and Broadway which opened in 1987.
What awards has Starlight Express been nominated for?
Starlight Express has been nominated for several awards. These include Designer of the Year (Olivier Awards) for John Napier, Musical of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Richard Stilgoe, Musical of the Year (Olivier Awards) for Andrew Lloyd Webber, Outstanding Achievement of the Year in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for John Napier, and Outstanding Achievement of the Year in a Musical (Olivier Awards).

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