Characters
The Greatest Diesel Locomotive in History, the Union Pacific, Powered by?
Greaseball
The 2024 Wembley Production added several new elements to the show. Most notably, new characters, as well as songs.
Name the new song that has NOT appeared in the show before this production.
Hydrogen
The composer for "Starlight Express"
He, however, is known most for his other works, such as "The Phantom of the Opera" and "Evita"
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Stephanie Lawrence
The "Clear my Track" motif is now used for Race Intros in the Megamix. What song did this motif originate from?
No Comeback
Considered some of the earliest modern theatre representation of gender nonconformity, this character is the future, and will have no one stand in their way to win the cup.
Electra
Considered a fan favorite by many, this song was the first song written for Starlight Express, far before it became the show we know and love today. This song would later be replaced by "Crazy"
Engine of Love
Starlight Express started as an idea for a musical based on what childhood book series?
Thomas, The Tank Engine
In 1987, this actor joined the cast of the original London production as Rocky 2. He has since performed the show in Bochum and on tour across Japan, New Zealand, the UK, and Asia – most notably as Electra. But also covered Rusty in his early days.
Mykal Rand
Broadway
Hiding at the back of the train, unsuspected.
This character has been cut twice from two major productions.
Red Caboose.
The coaches have the most changes in terms of introductory songs. How many songs in total have been introduced for the coaches throughout the shows history.
Three
("A Lotta Locomotion", "A Whole Lotta Locomotion", "I Am Me")
Racing is a crucial element of the entire plot of Starlight Express, as well as who's partnered with whom. The pairs have changed over the years, with the production adding and cutting characters
Name the two racing partners Ruhrgold, the German Engine, has had over the years.
Joule, The Dynamite Truck, and Carrie, The Carry On Van.
An American musical theatre actress and singer who played Pearl in numerous productions of Starlight Express from 1987 to 1995, including Broadway, the 1st US tour, Las Vegas, and both the 'old' and 'new' productions in London. A household name in the Starlight Express fan community.
Reva Rice
Duvay replaced Ashley in the 2nd UK Tour and its revival in Asia (2012-2013). What is generally the given reason for Ashley's replacement?
Concerning the political incorrectness OR irony of smoking being banned on trains in the UK since 2005.
When not called by his finalized name, this character has also been known as "Smuts" and "Ferro".
Rusty
"And if you're there, and if you know, then show me which way I must go!" Is the apex lyric for what song?
Starlight Express
The British Engine (Prince of Whales, City of Milton Keynes, Brexit)
2018 brought about many changes to the show. However, our beloved leads stayed the same. In the 2024 Bochum cast, who lead the cast as "Rusty" and "Pearl"
Max Luca Maus as Rusty
Sophie Rose Middleton as Pearl
When creating Starlight Express, John Napier thought of many different ways of wheels for the production. What was the one mode of transport thought of for the show before quad rollerskates?
Skateboards.
The Mexican Production ("Expreso Astral/Stexico") of Starlight Express replaced several of the known national engines with brand new characters. Name at least ONE of them.
Correct Answers:
El Pibe, Conan, Carioca.
A song sung by Rusty in the original workshop of Starlight Express. The song was cut before the show opened in the West End. The original Rusty, Ray Shell, has said it was his favourite of Rusty's songs. The song featured Rusty explaining how his father (not Poppa)told him to accept his limits and not go beyond expectations, and how Rusty had resisted that advice.
Starlight Express had played in theatres across the globe for almost 40 years. How many major, replica productions have there been in total?
14
(London, Japan/Australia, Bochum, Las Vegas, Mexico, On Ice, UK Tour 1, UK Tour 2, US Tour 1, US Tour 2, New Zealand Tour, Asia Tour, Wembley)
Flips and tricks, and keeping the engines in check. The Trax have been keeping the tracks clear since 1984! Who is the current longest-running cast member to play the role(s)?
Joey Egan
When Starlight Express came to Japan in 1987, it was sponsored by which video game company?
Namco;
Namco is known for a long list of games, with some of the most famous being Pac-Man, Tekken, Dig Dug and Galaga