Starlight Meows (continued)
Part II
Race One
Munku: This is control. Now half of you engines report to your tracks! Race one is starting. Every engine must have one carriage or truck. We have to make this as fair as possible. Ok, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1! Trains gone! Tugger quickly takes the lead! Wow and Alonzo is neck and neck with him as well. (Screeching of roller skates is heard) Misto is coming quickly behind him. He's coming, coming, coming and he's past the leaders. Misto must win! Hmm… What time is it?(As Munkustrap looks away, Alonzo drop kicks Misto, sending him and Victoria crashing.)
Victoria: You idiot! We lost!
Misto: We would have won too! Not like you were any help, Vic.
Munku: (looks up from his watch) Uh-oh. Misto crashed. And Tugger and Alonzo cross the finish line. These two will compete for the champion ship.
(A few minutes later)
Cassandra: Alonzo that wasn't nice! Good plan but I would look better if we won fairly.
Alonzo: Who needs you!? All you care about is your looks. (Unhooks Cassandra and leaves her all alone as he runs off to find Jemima to race with him.)
Cassandra: Honey? Alonzo? Where are you? Oh dear. (cries) I'm all alone!
Bombalurina: No you're not. I'm Bombalurina, the little red caboose.
Cassandra: EPPP! You are the nasty red caboose! Help!
Bombalurina: Cool it sister. Just because I'm sly and sleek
Crime isn't exactly my high peek.
I'm at the back of the train, all alone.
Just like you, sister, all alone.
(The other carriages and engines come over)
Carriages and Engines: Cassandra, what's wrong?
Cassandra: Alonzo has left me. I'm just.. (sniffles) I can't say it.
I've been U. N. T. O. M. E. D.
I can't seem to say, yes sirie.
I'm a carriage with no marriage.
I'm a queen with no men to lean.
I've been U. N. T. O. M. E. D.
Yes, I'm just U. N. T. O. M. E. D.
I can't seem to stop C. R. Y. I. N. G.
Other engines will look and think.
That I am a missing link.
Because I've been U. N. T. O. M. E. D.
Was I really rude?
Or my manners crude?
I have been shamed.
Why must I been blamed?
I'm hardly first class.
not even chrome or glass.
But I'm still U. N. T. O. M. E. D.
Yes, I've been U. N. T. O. M. E. D.
But! I'll get A. V. E. N. G. E. D.
He'll love me again,
By the time I count to ten.
And I'll turn and say,
'Go away you S. O. N. O. F. A. B. I. T. C. H.'
Pouncival: Oh good idea Cassandra! If he dumped some one like you, it's his guilt.
You are a sword, not a hilt.
Be your own Starlight Express.
But when asked for forgiveness, answer yes.
Cassandra: Only he had the power to move me...
Victoria: No, he doesn't. Only you do.
Pouncival: Only you have the power to see it.
The power in the sky.
For you can reach up high.
Only you have the love for yourself.
Only you have the will to trust.
At Alonzo's speed,
How long could he last?
He's power's spending out all in a blast.
Endurance, wear and tear you can stand.
You are the best dinner car in the land.
Cassandra: really? I am the leader of the Rolling Toms?
Victoria: Yes! Only you can help lead them!
Cassandra: Hear me knocking.
I'm the dinner car.
For wear and tear.
I'm a knocking.
Rolling Stock!
I'm rolling Stock!
Wheels are good and engines are great.
But carriages can never be too late.
Hear me knocking. I'm a knocking!
Oh, oh I'm a Rolling Queen!
Munku: Ok break it up, break it up! Get ready for the race soon.
Starlight Meows
Tumble: Hi Old D.
I feel like something's eating me.
Jemima's left me, I can't win.
I love and her and now my head's in a spin.
Old Deuteronomy: Take this alarm clock and wind it up.
Let it go and watch what happens.
(Tumble winds the alarm clock up and it goes off)
That's my good friend. Grizabella- the sleeping truck.
Grizabella: (yawns) Wow. What nap.
Tumble: Who are you? What are you?
Grizabella: I'm Grizabella. I used to be glamorous.
My passengers would stay in their cabins and snuggle in my blankets.
They had Golden laturns that set off my sequin dress.
Everything they had was quality of the best.
Irish liquor and soft beds.
My passengers would listen to me singing softly to them.
I made them comfortable inside my rooms.
But those are long days past.
The passengers come into their rooms, and undress for their sleep.
They don't even say good night anymore.
For my looks make it seem I'm slow and very poor.
I miss my days of the old and beautiful.
Memory, all alone in the moonlight,
I can smile at the old days.
I was beautiful then.
I remember a time I knew what happiness was,
Let the memory live again.
I shouldn't have stayed out all night.
I should have taken it slower.
But it's too late now.
Tumble, take my advice, and be happy with what you are.
The Starlight Express may meow for you.
Then it means that your heart is pure and true.
For it is only made of love.
The Starlight Express will help you, yes.
Just believe in it and it will help.
(Yawns and goes back to sleep)
Old D: See Tumble? Advice form experience.
See what she means?
The Starlight Express will only help if you really need it.
Just believe in it yourself.
(Skates offstage to drink milk)
Tumble: The Starlight Express?
I don't know… maybe it will help.
I have to signal it in a great way.
I know! I'll sing a meow for it.
Starlight Meows,
Starlight Express,
Answer, yes?
I have no where to turn to.
My love, true love has left.
I have no one else left.
Please tell me where to go.
I have been in bed,
With the covers pulled up tight.
I hear a distant whistle and humming,
Is that you?
Starlight Meows, Starlight Express,
Are you real? I know you are!
Starlight Meows, Moonlight meows.
I know you can hear me
Help me please.
Race Two
Munkustrap: Ok trains, carriages, queens, toms, whatever the hell you are. It is time for the race to determine who is going to compete for the final race. Wait! It seems that Old Poppa D. is going to stand in for Tumble. Well, if that's the way the steamers feel…
Ok five, four, three, two, and one! Trains gone! And it's Skimble and Plato in the lead! Macavity's closing in with Deuteronomy hindering behind. Looks like Jerrie isn't light enough for him to get going.Up the first ramp. Oh no! Looks like Quaxo is losing his grip on Macavity! (Crashing is heard) Well, they're out of the race now.
Ok, everyone's going down the ramp now. And wow! Look at that steamer go! He' passes everyone. And across the finish line! Old D and Skimble will go for the finals.
Quaxo: I can't believe it! It's not fair.
My paws were sweaty.
I had the breaks.
I had the breaks and I lost.
I had the speed and I lost still.
I could have been a star with the main engine and what happens?
I lost because of sweaty paws!
Macavity: Quit whining. Now we don't have to do anything else for the show.
Quaxo: I don't agree. The way the author handles things.
Queens' and Toms' Ego
Bill Bailey: Cool it, Quaxo. We can still compete. We just have to get the girls out of the way.
But with Tumble, that's no prob.
No girl will race with him.
Quaxo: Why would I want to race with him!
Oh well. Good thing Old D. raced for him.
He couldn't make it this far.
I'll be in the final race.
I'll ask later.
Admetus: Hey everyone!
Are you ready for the big race?
It's starting soon.
The winner will be decided soon.
But who's gonna win?
You gotta be in it to win it!
And unless your name is means power,
It's suicide off a tall tower.
Boys ready for the girls?
Girls ready to race with the guys?
We'll take you all on to win!
Old D: no! Tumble will win!
Everyone: Tumble! No way.
No chance against the betters.
Cassandra: Betcha my guy will win though!
Everyone: Who's racing with the new leader of the Rolling Stock?
Cassandra: I'm the new leader,
'Lonzo ain't that great.
Ain't gonna last that long.
He can't keep rolling every night.
I'm fast, easy, and light.
The man I race with will fly on air.
We'll be the best pair.
I'm a riding with Tumble tonight in the final race.
I believe in him.
He's going to win.
Everyone: He's not ready!
He couldn't win the first race.
He's not going to win this one.
Bill Bailey: Are you ready for the big one?
It's starting really soon!
Who's gonna win all the gals this year?
But who'll last this wear and tear?
That's the big question.
But who's gonna last and who's gonna win?
Tumble: I'll win.
Everyone: No way!
Even Misto could beat you on any day.
Misto: Thanks for the compliment!
Everyone: Misto, shut it!
Misto: Well sorry!
Everyone: Misto, shut it! We said shut up!
Tumble: I will enter. I can win.
I will have the Starlight Express on my side.
It is a wonder. it'll be my guide.
Munkustrap: Break up the party!
Time for the actual race and we can get this rap song over with!
Cassandra: Wowie!
Tugger offered to ride with me!
Sorry, Tumble, but when a better offer comes along,
You have to take it.
Tumble: Now who'll I race with?
Bombalurina: You can race me.
I'm fast and light.
I'm not much work to haul.
And I can stand up by the winner, proud and tall.
Race Three
Munkustrap: Ok, time for the finale! Everyone, ready. Get set, go! The guys
are off! Alonzo with Jemima and Tugger with Cassandra pull into the lead. But look at
this! Tumble is coming up fast. boy, Bombalurina really needs that good grip.
Poor Skimble! Teaser's wheels need to be oiled. But there up front, little Tumble is mad
and he's going full steam ahead alright. he passes Tugger, he passes Alonzo! What's the
champ going to do about that? (All of a sudden, Bombalurina puts on her breaks, sending
Tumble to a stop, while Alonzo and Tugger plow into them.)
Oh goddess... You klutz! Race cancelled. Re-match in 15 minutes.
The Plea of Tumble
Tumble: Bombalurina! No fair! you robbed me of my chance!
No fair! No fair!
Bombalurina: Who me?
You got the wrong guy.
NOT!
I'm the nasty red caboose at the end of the line.
The police suspect Coach Number 39.
I'm all alone and unsuspecting.
No one will believe so stop whining!
(skates off and away laughing)
Tumble: Now what?
I'm all alone
What am I to do?
What did I do?
I miss Jemima. I loved her too.
What am I going to do?
Starlight meows…
Help me please.
The Everlasting Cat:
(a flash of lightning and a down a floating tire from the heavens comes a
huge and beautiful golden cat)
Only you, have the power to move you.
Just believe in yourself and the world will bow before you.
Stop the winds, and turn the tides.
Only you have the powers of knowledge, love, and will.
For the memories of your Grizabella are right.
Tumble: Starlight Meows, Starlight Express.
Can you help me? please, yes?
Starlight Meows, Moonlight memories…
Everlasting Cat:
My child, you're blind.
It's there in your mind.
And your heart.
The Starlight Express,
And Moonlight memories, yes,
they are made of you.
Yes tumble.
You, my little Starlight Express…
Tumble: I am the Starlight?
I can achieve… anything?
I guess it's true.
I will enter, I will win.
I will win Jemima back.
Everlasting Cat: Don't let me down….
(fades away into the starry background and the Jellicle Moon)
Carbucketty: (skips in, with out a costume)
I'm late sorry. I just got back form my vacation.
Tumble, why you staring like that?
Tumble: I thought you played the Starlight Express.
Car: I do. But I was late…
Rumple: I saw the Starlight express, too! Wait, Car, if that wasn't you, then who…. was it?
(Everyone looks to the moon in awe.)
Tumble: Getting back to the storyline.
I still don't have anyone to race with.
Rumple: I will!
I'm not the fastest, nor the lightest.
But my vision puts those facts to the test.
The Starlight.. the Moonlight..
I understand it all now Tumble.
Please, race with me.
Tumble: ok. Let's go kick some train butt!
Jellyorum: That was quite inappropriate!
Tumble: sorry, mum.
The Big Race Finale
Munku: Ok. this is the re-match for the finale. There's Skimble with Quaxo, Tugger with Cassandra, Alonzo with the wonderful Jemima and good ol' Tumblebrutus with Rumplteazer. And they line up and countdown... 5, 4, 3, 2, 1... go!
Alonzo doesn't get a good start. Jemima can't get her breaks unstuck. Or she doesn't want too. Everyone is passing him. He looks really mad now. On no! He let go of Jemima. She's heading for the edge of the bottomless pit! (?)
And look at Tumble go and get her! Whew that was close. But poor Tumble is slowed down with two coaches. Alonzo is back in the lead, though he's going to be in trouble for riding solo. Rum Tum Tugger scratches and hisses. Alonzo and him are
getting into a fight on wheels. And they are going the wrong way, auguring now. Opps! The crash right into that big brick wall that appeared form nowhere. And Skimble trips over a flying riding helmet. Tumble crosses at the last second and wins! The Starlight has blessed him! He wins! He wins! He wins!
(The entire group of Jellicles have a big dancing party and stay up all night until dawn when everyone but Tumble and Jemima who begin singing to each other.)
I really need to be loved by you
Jemima:
I really don't know how to keep alive for long.
Help me Heavyside Layer for that.
Love is more of a question than a fact.
I need to be loved again.
Tugger and Alonzo are cruel and selfish.
But Tumble, you made me smile.
Yes, a smile is priceless.
Worth more than any winnings.
Next time I fall in love,
Time will be frozen
With happiness.
The new day will be dawning.
Please take back my heart.
I really need to be loved.
I really need to be loved.
Tumble: I live every moment just for you.
What fools we were to trash our dreams that were to come true.
Next time I fall in love,
It'll be with you.
Yes, it's true
Because back then was when,
We tasted Moonlight,
Touched the Starlight
And felt the Starlight Express.
Tumble and Jemima:
Next time I fall in love,
Time will be frozen
With happiness.
The new day will be dawning.
Please take back my heart.
I really need to be loved.
Next time I fall in love,
It'll be with you.
Yes, it's true
Because back then was when,
We tasted Moonlight,
Touched the Starlight
And felt the Starlight Express.
Tumble: But Teaser was always true to me.
Jemima: Maybe this story will end up like Phantom of the Opera?
Author: No! That's my next cross over!
Misto: (Wakes up) I heard that. No! I refuse to be a horrible disfigured guy who lives in walls!
(Trys to get up and run away but the Author grabs him by his collar, drags him off)
Author: I can see it now! Misto, you have the tux now let's go…
(Walks off while Misto holds up a sign that says, "Help me God!" until she
jumps through her magic mirror and travels to the Paris Opera House.)
Tumble: Well, we can't end it that way. And the author isn't here anymore. So, let's go with I'm in love with you.
You with me. And we end it.
Everyone: Sounds good to me!
Author: (sticks head back through Mirror and the sound of Misto's cries ring out) That's what is suppose to happen.
But there's one last song and then the end. Alonzo, Tugger, and Bombalurina, take it away! (Disappears through Mirror again)
One Night out too many
Bombalurina: One night out too many,
Tugger: One night's parties far to many.
Alonzo: Too many nights sleepless.
All Three: We stayed up too late.
We need our rest but we didn't get it.
The lights are too bright,
Our heads are throbbing
And our skins seem too tight.
Kids don't let this happen to you at home.
(All three fall on the ground, limbs sprawled out as they snore, and sparks fly from their costumes.)
One week later in Paris France, A young cat girl that goes by the name of RubyFire was chased down the
streets of Paris, while other cat women tried to beat her head in with sticks. An investigation of her home,
the Opera House, we found that she had tied up a tuxedo-ed male cat half dressed in a metal suit from
Starlight express and wearing the mask from Phantom of the Opera. He was humming crazy and singing the
words to The Music of the Night theme. He had gone insane.
AHH! My head! Release me!!
