Starlight Express is a musical theatre production conceived and composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The show, which premiered in London in 1984, features a cast on roller skates and tells the story of a group of anthropomorphic trains competing in a race. While initially successful, its long-running productions have been primarily based outside the UK, with notable runs in Germany and Japan. The production's creative team included designer John Napier and choreographer Arlene Phillips. The musical's continued presence in various international locations indicates its ongoing, albeit geographically dispersed, popularity.
