Starlight Express combined dazzling technical effects, high-speed choreography, and a rock-infused score to tell the story of a steam engine competing in a race to prove its worth. Though the show wasn’t a massive commercial success on Broadway, it became a global phenomenon, particularly in Germany, where it still runs to this day.
Fun Fact: At the time, Starlight Express was one of the most technically ambitious musicals ever staged on Broadway, requiring a custom-built set with tracks for the performers to race on skates.
Did you ever see Starlight Express on Broadway? What do you think about musicals that rely heavily on unique staging and technical effects?