Starlight Express: Musical - Original London Cas... Extra Quality

The original London cast of "Starlight Express," which premiered in 1984 at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, was a groundbreaking production that showcased the talents of a young and energetic cast. The musical, composed by Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) with book and lyrics by Richard Stilgoe and Glen Ballard, tells the story of a young boy named Rusty who dreams of traveling on a magical train called the Starlight Express.

When Starlight Express roared onto the stage of the Apollo Victoria Theatre in London on March 27, 1984, critics were divided, but audiences were astonished. Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Richard Stilgoe had created a bizarre, high-octane spectacle: a musical performed entirely on roller skates, where the characters were anthropomorphized trains competing in a championship race. Starlight Express Musical - Original London Cas...