Starlight Express Alumni Podcast

In this podcast your Starlight Express Alumni host Peter Liciaga and his wife, Renee Chambers-Liciaga get together to share their Starlight Express journey and adventure. Renee's Starlight Express Credits: Bochum - 1988-89 - Swing US Tour 1 - 1989 - 91 - Wrench (Cover Buffy, Ashley) Bochum - 1992-93 - Swing (cover Ashley, Buffy, Joule, Volta) Peter's Starlight Express Credits: Bochum - 1988-89 - Swing US Tour 1 - 1989 - 91 - Bobo (Cover Rockies) Bochum - 1992-93 - Swing (cover National Engines) Bochum - 1993-94 - Rocky 2 (cover Rocky 1) Bochum - 1997-98 - Rocky 3 (cover Rocky 1, 2) Bochum - 1998-99 - Rocky 2 Bochum - 2000-01 - Rocky 3 (cover Rocky 1, 2)

In this podcast, your host Peter Liciaga, interviews Meera Popkin-Tarack www.StarlightExpress.club Starlight Express Credits: US Tour 1 - 1989 - 91 - Swing Las Vegas - 1993-94 - Ashley Biography: Meera Popkin (Ashley) has appeared on Broadway in Cats. In London, she replaced Lea Salonga as Kim in the West End production of Miss Saigon. She has also appeared in the U.S. tour of Starlight Express, Off-Broadway in Stephen Sondheim's Anyone Can Whistle, in Stephen Schwartz's Children of Eden at Playwright's Horizon and in numeroud regional productions and national TV commercials. Meera Popkin is the author of the Meeras Muses series. She is the proud mother of two and is happily married. She holds a B.A. from the College of Arts and Sciences, Indiana University, and graduated with honors and high distinction. Although born in Boston, she grew up mostly in Bloomington, Indiana. She organized two cancer benefits and holds a 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. She performed on Broadway and was also the star of a London West End Musical as well as many other theatrical productions. She'd like to thank her husband for always keeping her entertained.

In this episode your host, Peter Liciaga, interviews Starlight Express Alumni, Dennis LeGree! www.StarlightExpress.club/store  Bochum - 1993-94 - cover Poppa Bochum - 1994-95 - cover Poppa Bochum - 1995-96 - Poppa Bochum - 1996-97 - Poppa Bochum - 1997-98 - Poppa US Tour 2 - 2003-04 - Poppa Biography In 1954, Dennis LeGree was born in the US, more specifically in Miami, Florida. Today, however, the musical actor and singer lives in Germany in the small town of Hagen. For more than 20 years he has been on stage in Germany and Austria. Dennis LeGree first studied singing in his native Miami and trained as a singing teacher. Besides the musical his focus is on jazz, swing, blues, RnB, gospel and classical music. After spending some time working as a vocal teacher in his hometown, he came to Germany for the musical STARLIGHT EXPRESS. In Bochum he played the steam locomotive "Papa" for more than 700 performances. He then toured the US for 14 months, then returned to Germany. He also appeared in other musical productions, including HAIR. In 2015, he plays the carnivorous plant Audrey II in the musical DER KLEINE HORRORLADEN in Bonn, alternating with Reginald Jenning. Participation in "The Voice of Germany" In 2012 Dennis LeGree took part in the second season of "The Voice of Germany" and stayed in the audience not only because of his voice but also because he confused jury member Rea Garvey with Chris Rea. Dennis LeGree made it to the battle rounds.

In this podcast, your host Peter Liciaga, interviews Eric Redd www.StarlightExpress.club

In this podcast Peter Liciaga interviews Starlight Express Alumni, Robby Pigott and Jim Harrison. www.StarlightExpress.club

In this podcast Peter Liciaga interviews Starlight Express Alumni, Dennis Courtney. Starlight Express Credits: US Tour 1 - 1989 - 91 - Flat-Top (cover Caboose)

In this podcast your host, Peter Liciaga, interviews Starlight Express Alumni Nelson Yee. www.StarlightExpress.club == Starlight Express Credits: US Tour 1 -1989 - 91 - Krupp London - 1991 - Krupp Las Vegas - 1993-94 - Krupp (cover Caboose, Rocky 2, 3, Volta) Las Vegas - 1994-95 - Krupp (cover Caboose, Rocky 2, 3, Volta) Las Vegas - 1997 - Swing (cover Caboose, Rocky 2, 3, Volta, Wrench, Krupp)

In this podcast, your host Peter Liciaga, interviews Anne Tiger-Days and Garland Days www.StarlightExpress.club Starlight Express Credits: Anne Tiger (Days): Bochum - 1989-90 - Swing (cover Pearl, Dinah, Buffy, Ashley, Joule, Volta, Wrench) Bochum - 06/1990 - Swing Bochum - 1992-93 - Buffy Las Vegas - 1993-94 - Volta Las Vegas - 1994-95 - Swing ===== Garland Days: Las Vegas - 1994-95 - Swing Bochum - 1996-97 - Rocky 3

In this podcast, your host Peter Liciaga, interviews David-Michael Johnson Starlight Express Credits: Japan/Australia Tour - 1987/88 - Electra Bochum - 1989-90 - Electra (cover Rusty, Poppa)

Podcast listeners, today you have a short rewind from my interview with Starlight Express Alumni royalty, Steven Skeels. Steven shares his "beautiful and miraculous" experience after he and his husband were in a near fatal automobile accident. Thank you Steven for taking the time to share this incredible experience.  Listeners, please take the time to visit Steven's interview page at http://starlightexpress.club/steven-skeels/ to find out more about his upcoming new album and the charities he will be donating the proceeds to.  🙏

Podcast listeners, today you have a short rewind from my interview with Starlight Express Alumni royalty, Michal Fraley. Mr. Fraley, author of SKATING THE STARLIGHT EXPRESS and the Skate Coach of Andrew Lloyd Webber's record breaking Starlight Express. Michal shares his thoughts on keeping the show Starlight Express current and relevant for the audiences of today AND tomorrow. Enjoy and share your thoughts...  

In this podcast, Peter Liciaga, interviews Starlight Express Alumni Scott Westmoreland. http://www.starlightexpress.club === Starlight Express Credits: US Tour 1 - 1989 - 91 - Chorus

In this video, Peter Liciaga, interviews Starlight Express Alumni Tony Cordell. http://www.starlightexpress.club === Starlight Express Credits: Japan/Australia Tour - 1987/88 - Gang Las Vegas - 1994-95 - Rocky 2 Las Vegas - 1996-97 - Turnov Las Vegas - 1997 - Espresso Bochum - 1999-00 - Rocky 2 Bochum - 2000-01 - Rocky 1 Bochum - 2001-02 - Rocky 1 Bochum - 2002-03 - Rocky 1 Bochum - 2003-04 - Krupp (cover Rocky 1, 2)

In this video, Peter Liciaga, interviews Starlight Express Alumni Eric Clausell. http://www.starlightexpress.club === Starlight Express Credits: Bochum - 1988-89 - Electra US Tour 1 - 1989-91 - Electra Las Vegas - 1996-97 - Electra

In this podcast, your host Peter Liciaga, interviews Drue Williams -- Starlight Express Credits: London - 03/1984 - 1985 - Hashamoto London - 1985 - 1986 - Dustin London - 07/1986 - 10/1989 - Greaseball London - 04/1990 - 03/1991 - Greaseball Bochum - 1992 - 02/1996 - Greaseball Bochum - 1997-99 - Greaseball Bochum - 2002-03 - Greaseball (cover Poppa) US Tour - 2003-04 - Greaseball

In this video, Peter Liciaga, interviews Starlight Express Alumni Angel Vargas. http://www.starlightexpress.club === Starlight Express Credits: Broadway - 1987 - 88 - Rocky 4 Broadway - 1988 - 89 - Rocky 4 US Tour 1 - 1989 - 91 - Rocky 3

In this podcast, your host Peter Liciaga, interviews Starlight Express Alumni Ernest Marchain. http://www.starlightexpress.club === Starlight Express Credits Bochum - 1994-95 - Turnov (cover Rusty, Caboose) Bochum - 1995-96 - Rusty Las Vegas - 1996-97 - Rusty Las Vegas - 1997 - Rusty Bochum - 1999-00 - Greaseball Bochum - 2000-01 - Greaseball Bochum - 2003-04 - Greaseball (cover Poppa) Replacing injured Lez Dwight Bochum - 2007-08 - Greaseball (cover Poppa) Bochum - 2008-09 - Greaseball (cover Poppa) Bochum - 2009-10 - Greaseball (cover Poppa) Bochum - 2010-11 - Greaseball (cover Poppa)

In this podcast, your host Peter Liciaga, interviews Starlight Express Alumni Graham Martin. http://www.starlightexpress.club Starlight Express Credits: London – 1992-93 – Dustin London – 1993-94 – Dustin London – 1994-95 – Dustin London – 1998-99 – Dustin London – 1999-00 – Dustin London – 2000-01 – Swing (cover Greaseball and Poppa) London – 2001-02 – Swing (cover Greaseball and Poppa)

In this podcast, host Peter Liciaga, interviews 8x Broadway show veteran and Starlight Express Alumni, Michael-Demby Cain. http://www.starlightexpress.club ==== Starlight Express Credits: Starlight Express Broadway (Mar 15, 1987 - Jan 08, 1989) Swing cover Electra, Rusty, Rocky 1, 2, 3, 4, Purse Starlight Express 1st National Tour (Nov 07, 1989 - Apr 07, 1991) Understudy Rusty, Electra Broadway: Ragtime (Jan 18, 1998 - Jan 16, 2000) Swing Victor / Victoria (Oct 25, 1995 - Jul 27, 1997) Performer Victor / Victoria Ensemble] Understudy Smokey Joe's Cafe (Mar 02, 1995 - Jan 16, 2000) Standby Beauty and the Beast (Apr 18, 1994 - Jul 29, 2007) Performer Grand Hotel (Nov 12, 1989 - Apr 25, 1992) Performer Starlight Express (Mar 15, 1987 - Jan 08, 1989) Understudy Honky Tonk Nights (Aug 07, 1986 - Aug 09, 1986) Performer National Tours: Smokey Joe's Cafe (Aug 16, 1996 - Mar 15, 1998) Performer Starlight Express (Nov 07, 1989 - Apr 07, 1991) Performer

In this podcast Peter Liciaga interviews Starlight Express Alumni, Allen Edwards Tibbitt. Starlight Express Credits: Bochum - 1988-89 - Bobo Broadway - 1988 - Dustin