And people think Cats is bonkers, they have no freaking clue how weird ALW can get.

@71JediKnight

2 жыл бұрын

Not weird , try very talented. Remember this was back in simpler times. Weird is some of the films and games that come out now. This is true talent.

@paulamiles9559

Жыл бұрын

Racing singing train cars on roller skates- sliding up and down ramps and bridges,,, ,only you have the power to move me❤❤❤

@erintwomey3846

Жыл бұрын

Yes, but they can be great in execution

Goddammit...his phrasing on "Rusty you're blind, look in your mind" gives me goosebumps

@malp1

5 жыл бұрын

I just watched this and was thinking that his phrasing of "Rusty, you're blind..." pretty much destroys the line. Who the hell is that guy? He also can't act AT ALL.

@rogerrainville1937

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, same for me,we had the CD player it in the car ,my daughters loved it...my daughter was in a soccer league Grammer school 5 th grade....I pointed out moments in this song.....it helped her through awkward times. Goosebumps here too.

I can't help but wonder what it was like pitching the idea for this when they first made it.

@Altoclarinets

4 жыл бұрын

the pitch session for thomas the tank engine, but drunk

@spanishstudiolanguagecente4751

4 жыл бұрын

Well... it was Andrew Loyd Weber after all.. so, I think because of that.. and the music/lyrics... they said YES!!!

@Altoclarinets

4 жыл бұрын

@Robert Lee, Countertenor I know ;)

@JafoThaKlown

3 жыл бұрын

Plenty of weed and booze was involved

@iceblue1457

3 жыл бұрын

Andrew Lloyd Webber made this show for his child, a son.

So grateful for this upload! Frank Mastrocola is my uncle and played Rocky I in this production. LOVE seeing him onstage again, made my day.

@jacquiebabcock1478

9 жыл бұрын

***** He WAS the best Rum Tum Tugger!! I'm bias but I totally agree. haha You rock, Robert!

@jacquiebabcock1478

9 жыл бұрын

***** That's amazing and I love it!

@gjm2669

7 жыл бұрын

Frank was always so kind to me. I pulled him around the Gershwin stage for almost 2 years. Great guy and so talented!

@Alyssa-cn6so

7 жыл бұрын

Greg J Oh my goodness! Greg Mowry? Your performance in Starlight was truly stellar and had a huge affect on me. Thank you for bringing Rusty to life!

@paulanthonyhoeflich8988

5 жыл бұрын

@@gjm2669 Wow you were in this production ????????????????

This is the cast I saw in NY. Made a big impression in my life. Cast was amazing!

I was 13 years old and was lucky enough to be in New York in 87 and saw this on broadway .... it blew me away for an Aussie from a small town .... amazing

After the bow and during the camera sweep, you can very briefly catch Andrea McArdle (original 1977 Broadway Annie) at about 4:28 (she’s in between and just behind the performer wearing bright red chest headlights and the one with the dark single side pony tail). Later on in the show during a long medley with many of the night’s Tony performers and nominees, she appeared on her skates with one of her Starlight castmates doing a very brief duet and some impressive skate/dance moves.

Remember this on Broadway, when Rusty becomes the Starlight Express his suit glittered like stars! Beautiful song and moment! Thanks for the upload and memories!

@Addetyaa

4 жыл бұрын

spoiler, dumbass

@bladeobrian2144

3 жыл бұрын

You must’ve seen one of the preview shows! When regular shows started, that idea was dropped since it was too complex to pull off!

Saw Starlight Express in London in 1990…loved it!

The first musical I saw in the United States. I visited Las Vegas in 1996 and, being a fan of Andrew Lloyd Webber's music, I bought the tickets for this show. It was really amazing. I would like to see it again.

I LOVE "I Am The Starlight!!"

Saw the original in London Victoria Apollo. This song still gives me goosebumps when I hear it

I actually love "I am the Starlight".

I loved this musical as a child would love a campy revival of this!

I saw this in London in 1993 and LOVED it!! So glad I stumbled on this now. Like being a kid again. The trip down memory lane was worth it! It's the story of The Little Engine That Could...for grown-ups and set to rock 'n roll! Doesn't get any better than that!!

@paulamiles9559

Жыл бұрын

Little Engine That Could, with Cinderella ( Rusty) in the bargain.

@DankEngine2005

7 ай бұрын

Andrew Lloyd Webber came up with Starlight Express after wanting to adapt Thomas the Tank Engine into a musical cartoon!

Saw this 10 times great experience

I was there somewhere in the audience and what a show xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx loved it and still love it and in love with it 1997 2007 2017 and 3 is 33 years ago xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

i love this song, first heard it on the radio and been searching for this for ages.

I didn't know Wesley Snipes and Ray Liotta did Starlight Express.

@oatmealboy6

7 жыл бұрын

That would be the most violent musical of all time.

@ShaddySoldier

3 жыл бұрын

I dont think they want you to know

@bladeobrian2144

3 жыл бұрын

I would pay to see that!

I saw this in Victoria Apollo it was out of this world and only just turned 18

I was lucky enough to see this 3 times in its opening 2 years in London. My first time was just outside the inner track and then second time inside the inner track. Third time was nearer the back. I note here there isn't barriers up near the crowd - in London there was these perspex things that came up to protect you in case of any high speed roller-skating mishaps! It really was the most extraordinary thing I've ever seen, and we used to listen to the soundtrack at home REALLY loud! (" CONTROL CONTROL....!!").

the best musical ever ....written by RIchard Stilgoe

I bet it would've been awesome seeing the stage show live. It looked really cool from this.

When to this with my mom when it was in NYC. Loved it....

I saw the production in Londons West End Apollo theater three times. I believe it was the cast that was on the original production. I still have Ray Shell's autograph somewhere. How I miss that. I would go back for a revival of that.

I loved SE. I remember seeing it in Vegas with Riva Rice! Was amazing!

@shiloreno9917

3 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing it at the Rivera! I was less than ten years old, and I remember how cool the stage was! A backup dancer made eye contact with me and waved, and I just thought I had died and gone to heaven.

Fantastic, saw it in London a few years ago..fab

@user-no9fd3co6f

8 ай бұрын

Thank you all for your wonderful comments LOVE you all POPPA ( STEVE FOWLER)

I went to see this and thought what is a musical on skates, I was blown away and the music still sends me shivers .....awesome it was ....I would have loved to appeared in the west end xxxxx

@bladeobrian2144

3 жыл бұрын

This show ran for 18 years in the west end…..

Starlight Express is my favorite musical because it is the only show that makes me want to grab my skates, roll.onto the stage and join the cast.

When rusty said i wont let you down it relates to Horton Heares a who

Every other tony performance that night must have been like 'fuhhhhhhh'

Nice job coaching, Michael. I remember teaching you back in the early 70's at the Santa Rosa, Ca. rink. Always knew you would do well.

I visited London in 1992/3ish for the first time and initially was reluctant to go to the show. It turned out been a memorable experience and I remember leaving emotionally uplifted by the performance. Could anyone suggest where I can find this track by these original artist? Andrew Lloyd's recording on Apple Music starts off with it then suddenly jumps to another performance. I have it on a old CD but would like try get a digital copy. Or if there is a old DVD of this performance that would be a bonus.

Now I can listen to it in English and German lol

Best version ever

Gonna audition for this at Tuacahn next year, mad nervous, I show strong respect for this musical due to it's skating it just bugs me with people would compare to a cartoon. People try doing dancing and stunts on skates for two hours.

@joelscb

6 жыл бұрын

Daniel Caraballo heard the tuacahn show was shit. Was it?

@hydeandzeke

6 жыл бұрын

The video is on KZread. You can probably find it. It had good bits. Definitely not Bochum, by any stretch. Also, I didn't really get behind their footwear decisions.

@paulamiles9559

Жыл бұрын

Good luck! Remember,,, you are the Starlight.

Thanks for posting this!

Yes, she played Dinah - the part that was originated by Frances Ruffelle in the OLC.

I actually saw this at Tuacahn, which was the first time I had ever seen it. Had been listening to the music for ages but that was that first time I actually manage to make it to a performance. It was quite wonderful for they went all out including making parts of it 3D (i.e they had a 3D Screen from some of the Race Scenes which was quite awesome.) Really want to find a place to see it again. Too bad its no longer in Vega. /sigh/ That said I heard this performance was one of the best of the lot. Thanks for posting it.

@hydeandzeke

6 жыл бұрын

+Deathzealot It's still running at Bochum. It's got a world record for most musical attendees at a single venue. It must be doing something right. :D

So, basically this is CATS on Wheels..

@whistlingstarlight2942

4 жыл бұрын

Christopher Cherry maybe there’s a joke here I’m not getting, but no, not at all

@thehockeynerd3479

3 жыл бұрын

I love how there is an electra in cats and in Starlight Express

@BlueBlazeKing

3 жыл бұрын

Same creator

You can see her most clearly at 3.40 and during the curtain call. She is wearing a blue costume with a blonde wig.

Saw Starlight in London, USA, Milan-just fab! Seen many. .here I Was between Stars n light, awesome! Was 1988! Try Porgy n Bess. Karita. ♡

Just believe in yourself!

What I would give to have footage from this whole show... D: Thank you for uploading.

ALW-GENI!,Karita.

The #2 Musical of All Time ...just ahead of Les Miserables and behind Wicked.

❤😂

I LITERALLY HAD THE SAME REACTION.

Wasn't Jane Krakowski part of the OBC? Is she on this video?

@jvanness90

5 жыл бұрын

halsatia go to 3:11 and slow down the video to .25 speed. She’s second from the inside with a silver thing on her head.

Why isn’t this a movie

Revival coming june 2024 london theatre in wembley 🎉

3:35 watch Rusty's hat

Haven't heard this version, nevertheless, yeah, I like it, no doubt.

richard stillgoe wrote the lyrics and music was andrews but bloody marvellous xxxxxxxxxxxx and feckn funny

net zelfstandig en dan van je eerste centen naar londen en starlight expresse, daarna nog 10 keer gezien

So this is "Transformers: The Musical" ????

@elisebrown2986

5 жыл бұрын

more like trains the musical

This could be one of the oldest musical.

Some songs were great but roller skates are Never a good idea. 👍

Is that Captain Holt?

Poppa. say Hello to you uncle Rockei 1 hope everything is well with him.😂

Poppa Stephen Fowler

ken page could sing this!

I’m here because of Family Guy

What am I watching

@cocoo299

Жыл бұрын

musical extravaganza starlight express lyrics by richard stilgoe and music by andrew lloyd weber

Is this Bobby Collins?

@davidhimes5369

8 жыл бұрын

It is Greg Mowry.

@whistlingstarlight2942

4 жыл бұрын

Jutta Hofschneider I wish it was, I enjoyed his performance a lot more than Greg’s

@cocoo299

Жыл бұрын

yeah

@cocoo299

Жыл бұрын

@@whistlingstarlight2942jail

He sang "power" correctly in the second song. What the hell is up with that? And at first, I thought he was the "coal car." Yuk, yuk, yuk.

I’m just gonna say it: I double dare Broadway to make a revival of this show in 2024. Will it happen? Definitely not. Why? Given the fact that the current climate of modern audiences are softer than Charmin toilet paper, the set itself is extremely difficult to put on and how physically demanding the show is for performers to do, there’s no way that Broadway in this day and age will have the balls to revive this show

.... so the moral of the story is that electricity is wrong... ?? what in the actual fuck

@cocoo299

Жыл бұрын

did you see the musical..? do you not get the point?

@cocoo299

Жыл бұрын

you hitch

Idk what this is…but I know Andrew Lloyd Webber made it. Oh crap their on skates!?!

I'm only here because of family Guy!

@guesswho6544

7 жыл бұрын

Jonathan tyson mee too bro me too

One of the WORST shows I ever had seen on Broadway! Poor Andrea McCardle. This was her return to Bway.

@BarryChapman

7 жыл бұрын

I saw it at the Apollo 3 times! One of the best musicals I have ever seen.

@joelscb

6 жыл бұрын

Florentine 318 wow you didnt lime wicked?

@hydeandzeke

6 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I really enjoyed the Bochum version. Sad that Broadway didn't pull it off.

@bksonny

6 жыл бұрын

Smh. I guess you're entitled to your own opinion. But why are you here? You have to actually select to view this video. If you think this musical is so bad... again, why are you here? I for one love musicals and was very fortunate to see this in London in 1996. As a 80s NY kid, seeing ads and commercials for this show was exciting. It seemed like a movie. Then it was gone. When i saw this in 1996, even at age 20, I was a kid all over again!

@zebrastreet9993

4 жыл бұрын

@Warren Moore I don’t think Andrea would want you to pity her for this show. She’s talked in interviews about loving this experience (until she broke her foot on stage and had to drop out).

That looked terrible.

@lilchwis4423

6 жыл бұрын

you look terrible

@whistlingstarlight2942

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah it really wasn’t though, it’s got a fuckload of good points in every category