♪
[upbeat music]
♪
[cheers and applause]
[cameras snapping]
♪
[cheers and applause]
[car honking]
Driver: Move it, buddy!
Let's go!
Hey why don't you save it
for the stage, Pavarotti?
♪ ...Mi-mi-mi-mi... ♪
Tsk. This guy over here.
Sorry about that.
This clown thinks he's going
to be big on Broadway.
[laughs]
Huh. That's one crazy dream.
[clears throat nervously]
[gasps]
New York, I love
you already!
Woo-hoo!
Yeah!
[chuckles]
Here we go again.
[phone ringing]
Hey guys.
Hi honey.
Barbie, you're there!
Barbie: How did you know
that I landed already?
We got in early.
You know Dad installed a tracker
on your cell, right?
Dad!
Not that I was worried.
[scoffs]
Your father was worried.
Barbie: Well, I made it.
[gasps]
Are you going
to be a big star?
[laughs]
[car honking]
[leaning on car horn]
Well, let me get through
the summer program first,
then we'll see
about being a star.
Is it like being
on another planet?
Apparently, people here
really like pretzels.
[tires screech]
And I have never seen this
many taxi cabs in one place.
[cars honking]
It's even more amazing
than I imagined!
And, yes, it's a little bit like
being on another planet.
Well, if you get homesick,
we are only a video call away.
I know. Thanks, Mom.
Ooh, I better go.
We can't wait to come visit.
Don't forget us
when you're famous!
Take lots of pictures.
Bring me back a souvenir.
Bye!
Hey Barbie.
You guys must be psychic.
I'm just about to take my first
bite out of the Big Apple.
Do you miss us yet?
Malibu's just not
the same without you.
What have you seen
so far?
Have you been
on Broadway?
[chuckling]
You guys.
Not yet.
[gasps]
Here it is.
The Handler Arts Academy.
Woah, check it out!
[gasps]
It's so beautiful.
Wow.
Driver: Here we are.
I'm so lucky to spend
the summer here.
Daisy: Luck's got nothing
to do with it.
You worked your tail
off for this.
I know, but...
I just hope I'm good enough.
There's bound to be some
pretty stiff competition here.
Come on.
Oh please!
You got this.
Huh...
Uh, where'd she go?
Where'd you go?
Hello?
Oh, I'm here.
But maybe I should talk
to you later.
Okay, bye.
We love you.
Have fun!
Break a leg, kid.
Thank you.
Whew.
I just might.
[sighs]
[effort grunts]
Hey! Careful.
Oops, sorry.
[pigeon cooing]
[gasps]
[yelps]
Whoa!
Oh no!
Watch out below!
Woah, runaway suitcase.
♪
And once again,
ballet saves the day.
Oh, my gosh!
Thank you.
I should thank you.
I can never get enough
practice in.
[laughs]
Wow.
I wish I had two extra hands
so I could applaud.
[laughs]
Thanks.
Oh no!
Woah!
Both: Ugh!
Hmm.
I hope you're better
on the guitar
than you are with doors.
My taxi cab driver told me
to break a leg.
Apparently, I took him
literally.
[both laughing]
As long as you don't break mine,
we're good.
Also, maybe don't
break yours either.
[laughs]
I'll try my best.
By the way, I'm...
Early.
[gasps]
A whole day to be exact.
Wait, what?
You've got to be kidding me.
Every year one of you
overly eager Broadway babies
shows up a day early.
[groans]
Do we have to leave?
And come back tomorrow?
[stuffy squeaks]
[gasps]
[laughs awkwardly]
Nah. You can head up
to the dorms.
10th floor.
Room assignments
are alphabetical.
[grunts]
I'm too old for these
out-of-towners.
Hey, I'm from Brooklyn.
You're from Brooklyn?
As in New York?
Is there any other?
Wow. I've never met anybody
from Brooklyn.
Really?
Where are you from?
[laughs]
I'm from Malibu.
California.
You're a long way
from home.
I am.
But as they say,
if I can make it here...
You can make it anywhere.
I know, right?
Come on.
Let's go find our rooms.
Maybe getting here a day early
was a blessing in disguise.
How so?
Well, now we'll have a chance
to explore New York
before classes start.
I'd be happy to show
you around.
Awesome.
I should get unpacked.
Yeah, me too.
It's great to meet you.
Um, I think this is my room.
Um, it has my name on it.
I'm Barbie.
But... I'm Barbie.
What's your last name?
Roberts.
Both: We have the same name?
We're both named
Barbie Roberts?
I've never even met anyone else
named Barbie before.
Me neither.
Let alone Barbie Roberts!
I know, right?
Must be cosmic chaos.
Won't it be weird calling
each other Barbie?
In Brooklyn, I'm the only Barbie
I know of.
Me too.
In Malibu I mean.
Why don't you just call me
Brooklyn?
That'll make things easier.
And you can call me Malibu.
Perfect. I love it.
Me too.
Done.
Home sweet home.
At least for the summer.
Not bad.
[distant traffic sounds]
[gasps]
Balcony!
Wahoo!
This is awesome.
Nice, huh?
I wish I had this view
in Brooklyn.
Wow.
[traffic sounds]
I've never done a program
like this before.
Have you?
I've spent every summer
of my childhood
in some classical training
program or another.
Wow. That's dedication.
Yeah, it was really intense.
Where'd you train?
I trained at the internet.
Wow, homeschooled.
That's cool.
[laughs]
Yeah. I just love playing
the guitar and singing.
Me too.
And dancing and keyboard.
I'd love to hear you play.
Me too. And why not?
We're a whole day early.
We've got plenty of time
to hang out.
Barbie: Right?
♪
[laughing]
[camera snaps]
♪
[toys squeaking]
♪
[laughs]
Oh!
[laughs]
Here's to you!
No, here's to us!
[funky dance music]
♪
♪ I love the concrete jungle ♪
♪ And I'm a beach girl ♪
♪ Together we're the best
of all possible worlds ♪
♪ A duo so dynamic ♪
♪ Like fire and rain ♪
♪ Together we can set it off
and make a big bang ♪
♪ Hey universe ♪
♪ Look who's coming at you ♪
♪ For the first time I found
my perfect match, ♪
♪ yeah ♪
♪ How did we ever survive ♪
♪ Before us ♪
♪ All I need in my life
is more us ♪
♪ Is more us ♪
♪ It's like we're meant
to be ♪
♪ Like destiny, so right ♪
♪ Yeah, how did we
ever survive ♪
♪ Before us? ♪
♪ Ohhh ♪
♪ Mmmm ♪
♪ I just go with the flow ♪
♪ I plan out every day ♪
♪ Our master plan will lead us
straight to Broadway ♪
♪ East Coast ♪
♪ West Coast ♪
♪ Who'd want to choose ♪
♪ Put them all together ♪
♪ Put respect on this groove ♪
♪ Through thick and thin ♪
♪ We've got
the brightest future ♪
♪ Where've you been ♪
♪ Cause I wish
I'd met you sooner ♪
♪ How did we ever survive ♪
♪ Before us ♪
♪ All I need in my life
is more us ♪
♪ Is more us ♪
♪ It's like we're
meant to be ♪
♪ Like destiny, so right ♪
♪ Yeah, how did we
ever survive ♪
♪ Survive before us? ♪
♪ Oh, oh, yeah ♪
♪ Oh, hey yeah ♪
♪ It's like we're meant
to be ♪
♪ Like destiny, so right ♪
♪ Yeah, how did we
ever survive ♪
♪ Ohhhh ♪
♪ Before us? ♪
Malibu, come on!
Hurry!
Ah!
Um...
[laughs]
Girl, what is with you
and doors?
Wah!
Was that a totally clueless
tourist move?
No, not at all.
Honestly?
No, not at all.
[laughs]
Look, Emmie!
The Emmie!
She's my favorite.
She is?
Do you know she has like,
50 million followers?
No?
She sold like a gajillion
albums.
Yes.
She's just huge.
I mean, I have a vlog,
but she's on
a whole other level.
Don't you follow her?
Mmm, not exactly.
[sighs]
Okay, she used to be
my friend.
What?
You knew Emmie?
Like personally?
[squeals]
Shh.
Yes, we used to perform together
when we were kids.
We were really close, but I
haven't seen her in forever.
Except on billboards.
That's tough.
We should make a pact.
When we get famous,
we won't let it come
between us.
How about we swap "famous"
for "working on Broadway?"
Deal.
[yawns]
But you never know.
Broadway could make us famous.
What a crazy place.
[yawns]
Looks like somebody's ready
for bed.
Huh?
No way. I'm too excited.
Well, this is the city
that never sleeps.
You fit in already.
[yawns]
[snoring]
Spoke too soon.
♪
[singing scales]
[excited]
Ah, yes, here. Finally!
♪
Coming through!
♪
[crash]
Look, there's two down front.
[feedback]
Welcome everyone.
As most of you know,
I am Dean Morrison.
[cheering]
[laughs]
Thank you, thank you.
It's great to be back
for another summer
of performing arts excellence.
You've all worked very hard
to get here.
But that's nothing compared
to the work ahead of you.
Your instructors and I will
be watching your progress
all summer and
ultimately deciding
who will be featured in our
prestigious Spotlight Solo.
And I'm pleased to announce that
this summer's Spotlight Solo
will be live-streamed
from Times Square!
Did you hear that?
Times Square!
-Times Square?
-Did she just say Times Square?
[gasps]
Times Square? Can you imagine?
Yeah, I can imagine it.
There will only be one name
on the Spotlight Solo marquis.
And if you want that name
to be yours,
I suggest you listen, learn,
and practice, practice,
practice.
Now, let's get to work.
[students cheer]
Wahooo!!!
[laughs]
[excited chatter]
Is that a dog?
Do you think he's lost?
Only one way to find out.
Barbie: Costumes!
My favorite!
After you.
Wow! Talk about dramatic.
I know, right?
Rafa: Drama is my middle name.
[gasps]
I'm Rafa.
The myth, the legend.
Costume course.
And you two?
We're in the performance
course.
I'm Brooklyn.
She's Malibu.
[laughs]
Both: And we're both Barbie.
Fabulous. Two Barbies.
One Malibu and one Brooklyn.
What are the odds?
Astronomical.
Cosmic chaos.
I predict future
Broadway stars.
[laughing]
[barks]
Oh, there you are.
That's Gato, my muse.
Gato?
As in Spanish for cat?
You call your dog cat?
And he's cool with that?
The only labels we believe in
are designer.
He's adorable.
Speaking of designer labels...
What are those?
Broken dreams.
My loss, your gain.
Broken dreams?
They're so pretty.
Did you make them?
More like I tried
to make them.
I was going for avant garde but
I ended up with avant garbage.
Are you crazy?
They're amazing.
Amazing is for amateurs.
I want my designs to take
your breath away
and get chosen for
the Spotlight Solo.
But look...
Um... Nothing's happening.
Exactly.
They're supposed to light up
and sparkle.
But do you see any sparkle?
Um...
Exactly.
That's why I'm trashing them.
But they're gorgeous.
They may look good
but they don't do what
they're supposed to.
They're useless to me.
You two should take them.
Seriously?
Really?
They're all yours.
We'll just innovate
a little.
[barks]
Rafa: Now that's a look.
On you two,
they totally work.
[barks]
Speaking of work, come on.
We gotta get to class.
She's right.
We should go.
So nice to meet you, Rafa.
And thank you for these.
Adios Gato.
It was an honor
and a pleasure.
[barks]
Yeah. I know, Gato.
Not even worth chewing on.
[sounds]
[yawns]
No. It can't be 6:00 AM already.
Sorry Malibu.
You're still on
West Coast time.
Better rise and shine
or you'll be late again.
Just five more minutes?
[yawns]
Not if you plan on making it
to class.
See you there.
Okay, okay.
It's 3:00 AM in California
you know.
[students chattering]
[claps]
[energetic music]
♪ Look and learn ♪
♪ Feel the burn ♪
♪ And just try harder ♪
♪ This is tough ♪
♪ Tighten up ♪
♪ And fail smarter ♪
♪ My spirit is deflating ♪
♪ I'm straining ♪
♪ My fear's inflating ♪
♪ This school's
calling my bluff ♪
♪ Hope I have
the right stuff ♪
♪ And remember how
to be brave ♪
♪ Ooh ♪
♪ Tell my nerves to behave ♪
♪ Ooh ♪
♪ Can I get out of my head ♪
♪ Get out of my head ♪
♪ And hit restart ♪
♪ Grind grind on my mind ♪
♪ Work it work it
double time ♪
♪ Grind grind on my mind ♪
♪ Never fall a step behind ♪
♪ Grind grind on my mind ♪
♪ Work it work it
double time ♪
♪ Grind grind on my mind ♪
♪ Work it, work it ♪
♪ This is what you wanted ♪
♪ All you've ever wanted ♪
♪ Don't be daunted ♪
♪ Just be patient and relax ♪
♪ Go on cut yourself
some slack ♪
♪ Easier said than done ♪
♪ Why am I the only one ♪
♪ Who keeps scrambling
and face planting ♪
♪ This is draining,
stop complaining ♪
♪ I know it's worth
the trouble ♪
♪ Ooh ♪
♪ To push myself and hustle ♪
♪ Ooh ♪
♪ Can I get out of my head ♪
♪ Get out of my head
and hit restart ♪
♪ Grind grind on my mind ♪
♪ Work it work it
double time ♪
♪ Grind grind on my mind ♪
♪ Never fall a step behind ♪
♪ Grind grind on my mind ♪
♪ Work it work it
double time ♪
♪ Grind grind on my mind ♪
♪ Work it, work it ♪
♪ Did everyone see? ♪
♪ Of course they saw ♪
♪ Pull yourself together ♪
♪ Practice til it's perfect ♪
♪ Gotta work it work it
find your purpose ♪
♪ Plant your feet ♪
♪ Use your core ♪
♪ Keep the beat ♪
♪ Get off the floor ♪
♪ How can you even
show your face? ♪
♪ Chill out but
stand up straight ♪
♪ Grind grind on my mind ♪
♪ Work it work it
double time ♪
♪ Grind grind on my mind ♪
♪ Never fall a step behind ♪
♪ Work it work it ♪
♪ Not going to whine ♪
♪ Work it work it ♪
♪ Things will be fine ♪
♪ Work it work it ♪
♪ I'm losing my mind. ♪
♪ Grind ♪
[phone buzzer]
Huh? Huh?
Oh man.
Is it 6:00 AM already?
[phone buzzer]
Sorry, no.
It's my phone.
A friend back home.
[sighs]
[whispers]
Hello?
Have you made it big
on Broadway yet?
Ken, do you know what time
it is here?
Woops.
I guess I forgot about
the time difference.
Woah!
Ugh!
Ouch.
Sorry.
[giggles]
It's okay.
Hold on.
Okay, better now.
So how is it?
Tell me everything.
Well so far it's somewhere
between completely amazing
and total disaster.
Why? It can't be that bad.
No, no, it's a dream
come true.
Really.
I think it's my destiny,
so I just hope I can keep
the faith.
But wow.
The competition is fierce.
But there's only one Barbie.
Funny you should say that.
I made a new friend,
and guess what
her name is?
Faith?
Hope?
Destiny?
[laughs]
No, no, no.
Are you sitting down?
Barbie Roberts.
Barbie.
Roberts.
Wow.
The odds must be like
one in a billion.
Like everyone here,
she's amazing.
Well, you're more talented
than anyone I know.
[laughs]
We'll see about that.
Comin' through.
I don't think I've ever been
this tired.
Pace yourself.
It's only the first week.
Hmm.
Over there.
Are these seats taken?
All yours.
Thank you.
Hi. I'm Barbie.
I mean Malibu.
This is Brooklyn.
Lee.
I hope I didn't embarrass myself
too much in class.
Thanks for fencing
with a beginner.
You were fine, really.
You look so familiar.
Just got one of those faces,
I guess.
No, there's definitely
something.
Hola! What's good, chicas?
Rafa. This is Lee.
Hey.
Rafa's in costumes.
Are you in the performance
course too?
Yeah. Acting.
I thought so.
You have that serious
actor vibe.
I do?
Mm-hmm.
Thanks. That means a lot.
You remind me of someone.
Who is it?
Yeah. I hear that a lot.
Wait. I know you.
You must be confusing me
with someone else.
I don't think I'm confused,
Emily.
[groans]
Hi Barbie.
I knew I knew you.
Emily. Oh, my gosh!
Wait, what's going on here?
Em-Emily?
As in Emmie Lee?
Emmie? The Emmie?
As in... Emmie!
Shh, shh!
I love your costume.
Okay, okay, please, please.
Shh.
I can't believe it. Emily.
After all this time.
What's with the disguise?
I don't want to be recognized.
If everyone here knows
I'm Emmie, that Emmie,
they'll treat me differently.
Wow. The Emmie!
I've been your biggest fan
since your first single.
I even lip-synced to it
on my vlog.
Wait until my friends hear
about this.
Like that.
Got it.
Sorry.
Thanks. I appreciate it.
I can't believe it's you.
Well, sort of you.
What's a mega star like you
doing in a place like this.
Training. Real training.
I want to be taken seriously,
which never happens
when I'm Emmie.
You have no idea
what it's like.
-I can imagine.
-No, I don't.
The whole insta-lebrity thing
is out of control.
Your secret is safe with us.
Thanks.
When my dad became my manager,
I just stopped having a life.
He even took me
out of school.
Your dad?
But you live with your mom.
I did.
But then everything changed
when my dad took over.
You lost touch with everyone?
Yep.
My dad made sure it was
all business, all the time.
Ouch. That's tough.
I even had to beg him
to cut my tour dates
so I could come here
this summer.
I'm glad you did.
Yeah. Me too.
I've missed you.
Same.
But don't worry,
I'm not going to ask you
for a selfie or autograph.
For you, I'd make
an exception.
[laughing]
It's so great that you and Emmie
found each other again.
All this time, I thought
she ditched me.
But it was her father
calling the shots.
I don't even remember him.
I don't know if I'd ever want
to be that famous.
How about you?
Nah.
I just love to dance.
Fame might be a side effect
one day,
but it's not the goal.
Like my singing.
Or even my vlog.
I just have to
express myself.
Me too.
And all the world's
a stage.
Then we need costumes.
Not bad.
Look at us.
[laughs]
Look at this place.
You're so lucky to live
in New York.
I've travelled a lot
with my mom,
but there's nowhere better.
Your mom travels a lot?
She's an airline pilot.
Well, I'm so glad I travelled
here and met you.
Same.
Cosmic chaos.
[phone ringing]
Speaking of parents.
Hi Dad.
All good.
Yep.
Absolutely.
Mom's in Mexico?
I thought she was heading
to Australia.
Oh, next week.
Got it.
No Dad.
I told you,
I'm not going to schlep
back and forth every day.
The dorms are fine.
[laughing]
Yes.
She's very nice.
You'd like her.
Okay.
I know. I know.
I love you more.
Bye.
My dad thinks it's his job
to worry.
It is.
My dad's the same.
Come on, let's take a selfie
for both of our dads.
That will keep them happy.
Oh, smart thinking.
[laughing]
[camera snapping]
Woo!
[giggling]
Woah.
What the?
Did you see that?
There!
Twirling makes them sparkle.
Rafa might be onto something.
[giggling]
Whoo!
Dean Morrison:
Please, everyone.
Quiet please.
Thank you.
We have a surprise visitor
this afternoon.
A member of our Board
of Directors
is touring the campus
and sitting in on classes.
I'm sure it goes without saying
that I expect you all
to present yourselves
and this program
in the best possible light.
No pressure.
[giggling]
Ah, here he is now.
Welcome Mr. Miller.
Unbelievable.
Everyone, this is Mr. Miller.
Mr. Miller, these are some
of the finest young performers
you'll ever meet.
That's us.
[clears throat]
Hello, I'm pleased
to be here.
Lovely campus.
Don't let me interrupt.
Mr. Miller, please don't
hesitate to ask any of us
if you have any questions
as you tour the academy.
Okay people...
[claps]
Thank you.
Student: Let's get down there.
What are you doing here?
I'm just taking a tour,
sweetheart.
Come on, Dad.
I know you better than that.
Tell me why
you're really here.
Let's just say I'm protecting
my investment.
I want to make sure no one
gets in the way
of my talented daughter
winning that Spotlight Solo.
Look at me, Dad.
I'm trying to avoid
the spotlight.
I enrolled in this school
to learn,
not win some contest.
Do you have any idea
how much money cancelling
your tour cost us?
The least you can do is make
sure you win that Spotlight Solo
so we can turn it
into a PR event.
Well, I'm not helping you.
That's okay.
I know how to make sure
my little girl shines.
Now take this silly costume off.
Stop!
Do you think no one here knows
who you really are?
No one except my friends.
Sweetheart, you
don't have friends.
You only have competitors.
Not if I don't compete.
You'd better get back
to class.
Daddy's got business
to take care of.
♪
You guys mind if we move
over there?
Rafa's recording the class
and I'd prefer not to be
in the shot.
No problem.
That's gotta be nerve wracking,
always worrying about cameras.
Yeah. It stresses me out.
Lots of things are stressing me
out today.
It's all right.
Come on, let's warm up.
Point those toes.
Loosen up!
[laughing]
Move it, move it, move it!
Woo-woo!
Ooh-ooh!
[laughing]
Go Malibu! Go Malibu!
[laughing]
Excuse me.
Pardon.
[gasps]
Woah!!
Coming...
Ugh!!!!
Through.
I heard she broke her ankle.
I heard she broke
her whole food.
Well, she definitely broke
the whole drum.
[students laughing]
Poor Brooklyn.
I hope she's okay.
I feel terrible.
It's not your fault.
But what if she can't dance?
What about her shot
at the Spotlight Solo?
What if...
It was an accident.
She's going to be fine.
I hope.
Oh, Brooklyn.
You're walking.
It's not broken.
Only a sprain.
Thank goodness.
I was so worried.
So was I.
But everything's okay.
It should be fine
in a day or two.
What can I do to... help?
[yelling]
Wahhhhhhh!!!!!!
Ooooh!
Stop helping?
[laughing]
[yelps]
[laughs]
Seriously, what is it with you
and doors?
[pigeon cooing]
[sighs]
Fresh air and sunshine
can cure almost anything.
[barking]
Gato!
Hey little fella.
Hey.
What's the verdict?
I'll be fine.
Just a little stumble
on the path to greatness.
I hear you.
I thought my instructors would
be wowed by my costumes.
Not calling them
"admirable attempts."
Oh come on.
You're just having
technical difficulties.
And they work.
Sometimes.
I know, but I can't
control them.
Even if I could
it's too late anyway.
I had to submit my project.
Epic fail.
Well, you know
what they say.
If at first you don't succeed,
your friends are here
to help you try again.
Is that what they say?
Rafa, you gotta admit
she's onto something.
Look at me. I haven't
given up.
Positive attitude
changes everything.
♪
♪ I flew in on cloud nine ♪
♪ With Malibu sunshine ♪
♪ To the playground
of my dreams ♪
♪ Made a new best friend ♪
♪ There wasn't a question ♪
♪ That everything would
work out perfectly ♪
♪ Then boom boom ♪
♪ Spoke too soon ♪
♪ Worst in the room ♪
♪ Like a total
crash landing ♪
♪ But I'm not going to let that
keep me down ♪
♪ It's all about those
good vibes ♪
♪ Every future looks bright ♪
♪ When you got those
good good good vibes ♪
♪ Gotta catch those
good good good vibes ♪
♪ Now take a look at me ♪
♪ So on pointe and savvy ♪
♪ The whole world
at my feet ♪
♪ Spry and irreverent ♪
♪ Didn't know what
fear meant ♪
♪ I dance and leap
to my own beat ♪
♪ Then boom boom ♪
♪ Spoke too soon ♪
♪ Guess I'm not immune ♪
♪ To the flaws of gravity ♪
♪ But crutches won't be
keeping me earthbound ♪
♪ It's all about
those good vibes ♪
♪ Every future looks bright ♪
♪ When you got those
good good good vibes ♪
♪ Gotta catch those
good good good vibes ♪
♪ Is the glass half full
or half empty ♪
♪ It depends on when
you ask me ♪
♪ I think it runneth over ♪
♪ Let the positivity
take over ♪
[raps]
♪ With unenlightened dresses ♪
♪ I'm no Thomas Edison ♪
♪ But a good attitude's
good medicine ♪
♪ Though I'm reticent
to put on a happy face ♪
♪ Como se dice? ♪
♪ Let me put it this way ♪
♪ Chequeen esto, chicas,
Mi Vision loca ♪
♪ My imagination soars ♪
♪ Flying to dizzy heights ♪
♪ Styling with
dazzling lights ♪
♪ For when you divas
tread the boards ♪
♪ Then boom boom
spoke too soon ♪
♪ Now I'm cocooned in
my own disappointment ♪
♪ Gotta spread my wings
and get to higher ground ♪
♪ It's all about those
good vibes ♪
♪ Every future looks bright ♪
♪ When you got those
good good good vibes ♪
♪ Gotta catch those
good good good vibes ♪
♪ It's all about those
good vibes ♪
♪ Every future looks bright ♪
♪ When you got those
good good good vibes ♪
♪ Gotta catch those
good good good ♪
♪ Good good good vibes ♪
[laughing]
♪
[strumming guitar]
♪
[classical music]
♪
Miss Roberts.
-Yes?
A word in my office, please.
Miss Roberts.
You're a very
promising performer.
Thank you.
But talent isn't the only thing
we value here.
Professional conduct
is just as important.
Of course.
I know I had a bumpy start
in some of my classes, but...
Miss Roberts.
I'm referring to your attempt
to sabotage
one of your competitors
for the Spotlight Solo.
Sabotage?
I've been informed
that the accident
involving the other Barbie
Roberts was no accident.
Of course it was!
She's my friend.
Why in the world would
I sabotage her?
Pushing a competitor
into the orchestra pit
is a serious charge.
Pushing?
No, no. That's not
how it happened.
A concerned witness came to me
directly, very upset.
He saw everything.
But Dean Morrison, I would
never do anything like that.
My hands are tied.
I've been told to take
appropriate action
or funding for the program
will be cut completely.
What is appropriate action?
I must expel you
from the program,
effective immediately.
You mean I'm being sent home?
To Malibu?
I'm afraid so.
I'm sorry, Miss Roberts.
But it was an accident.
Apparently not.
Unfortunately, some people
think competition
is only about winning.
But that's not Malibu,
I mean Barbie.
You don't know her
like I do.
Maybe I don't.
But perhaps you don't know her
as well as you think you do.
What am I supposed
to do now?
The other Miss Roberts
is leaving.
But you're still here.
Make the most of it.
[strumming the guitar]
♪
Hey.
I, um...
I...
[sighs]
Do you need something?
So, I...
I met with Dean Morrison.
Yeah.
Me too.
Can you believe
they're sending me home?
Are you okay?
Barbie, you can drop
the concerned friend act.
What?!
Brooklyn, don't tell me
you believe any of this.
Don't call me Brooklyn.
It's Barbie.
Brooklyn was for when
we were friends.
[gasps]
But we are friends.
We're competitors.
We both want
the Spotlight Solo.
I get it.
You're out for you.
It's that simple.
No. It's not that simple.
It was an accident.
I wasn't competing
against you.
No? It sure seemed like it.
We were pushing each other
to be our best.
Yeah? About pushing.
There was a witness, Barbie.
A witness.
Someone saw you push me
on purpose.
That's not how it happened.
You know, for a while, I really
thought you were special.
That this was special.
I guess I was wrong.
That's not fair.
That's ironic.
You telling me what's fair.
[strumming guitar]
♪
♪ Back here again ♪
♪ Losing a friend ♪
♪ I thought I was strong
but I'm reeling ♪
♪ This time felt different ♪
♪ Our connection
was instant ♪
♪ But that was pure
magical thinking ♪
♪ Just move on
from the pain ♪
♪ Soon it'll fade
like a memory ♪
♪ You start over again ♪
♪ Evolving from this fateful
origin story ♪
[playing piano]
♪ A chariot streaks across
the sky ♪
♪ So majestically ♪
♪ Two girls on an odyssey ♪
♪ In the city
that never sleeps ♪
♪ Riding high on
a merry-go-round ♪
♪ A modern mythology ♪
♪ Glory within reach ♪
♪ In the playground
of our dreams ♪
♪ Oh woah ♪
♪ Our destiny with reality ♪
♪ In the race against
the wind ♪
♪ Discovering a new part
of me ♪
♪ In a fated friend ♪
♪ I knew finding you
would be ♪
♪ An epic journey
with no end ♪
♪ Or so then it seemed ♪
♪ In the playground
of our dreams ♪
♪ Oh woah ♪
♪ But you can't see
shooting stars ♪
♪ In the city
of marquis lights ♪
♪ Fate brought us together ♪
♪ And then tore us apart ♪
♪ Tore us apart ♪
♪ Wish I could go back
and restart ♪
♪ And race across the sky ♪
♪ To a world where dreams
and friendship ♪
♪ Aren't destined
to collide ♪
♪ The chariot has landed ♪
♪ Stranded on this
lonely island ♪
♪ Where great beginnings
don't get happy endings ♪
♪ And glorious mythologies
can slip out of your reach ♪
♪ In reality,
best friends leave ♪
♪ The ride was
just make believe ♪
♪ In the playground
of our dreams ♪
♪ Oh ♪
♪
Hey.
I heard about Malibu.
Yeah?
I know how much
it must hurt.
Hurt?
This ankle hurts.
But it'll get better.
Barbie and me? I think
we're done.
You two were so close.
It kind of reminded me of us.
You know?
Yeah.
I thought we were done too,
after you skyrocketed to fame.
[laughs]
You were always a better dancer
than me.
It could've been the other way
around, you know.
Maybe.
I'm just glad to know that you
didn't forget about me.
That was never true.
Things aren't always what they
seem to be, Barbie.
[sighs]
Okay.
I've got to practice.
Hey.
Thanks Em.
If you ask me,
it doesn't add up.
It doesn't add up at all.
Those two wanted
the other to win
almost more than they wanted it
for themselves.
Gato and I can always sniff out
the good ones.
And Malibu is a good one.
[bark]
Competition can do weird things
to people.
But not to Malibu.
Did you know that
she made me promise
not to post the video I recorded
of you that day,
just to protect your privacy?
Hold up.
What did you just say?
You heard me.
When Brooklyn went
into the pit,
I had my phone
and I was recording.
You were recording!
I was recording!
[barking]
Emmie: It was an accident.
Rafa: No doubt about it.
Rafa, do you know
what this means?
Malibu didn't do
anything wrong.
Wait, go back.
Can you zoom in?
No way!
What?
I need you to send me
that video, okay?
Done.
Okay.
You find Brooklyn
and show her this.
I've got someone else
to show it to.
On it.
[barking]
I'm glad you came
to see me.
I know this is difficult
for you.
Thanks, but that's not why
I'm here.
Oh?
You said that someone
saw Malibu,
I mean Barbie, push me?
Yes. That's correct.
I know it was Mr. Miller,
the board member.
It's not important
who the witness was.
What's important is that...
What if he wasn't telling
the truth?
Miss Roberts, that's a very
serious accusation,
and impossible to prove.
What if I have proof?
It was an accident.
Oh dear.
We've made a terrible mistake.
Yes.
But we're in time to fix it.
What was so urgent that you
needed to see me right away?
You should know
after what you did.
I don't know what
you're talking about.
And you can't prove
it anyway.
Prove what?
It doesn't matter.
The Spotlight Solo is yours,
sweetheart.
I don't want it.
And even if I did, I wouldn't
cheat to get it.
Hey! I went to a lot
of trouble
to make sure you didn't have
any competition.
That's the worst part.
You didn't even believe
I could win it on my own.
Of course I do.
But I have to think of
your career.
It's just business.
It's not just business,
Dad!
It's my life!
Mine!
You know I only want
what's best for you.
Me too, Dad.
Ugh!
Okay if we come in, Barbie?
Barbie: Sure.
You okay, hon?
I just can't believe it ended
this way.
We're just glad you're back
home, sweetheart.
[sighs]
Everyone who knows you
would realize
this is just a big
misunderstanding.
[sighs]
I thought Brooklyn
really knew me.
Getting kicked out is unfair,
but Brooklyn thinking
I pushed her?
That's worse.
Aw, honey.
We're here if you want
to talk.
[doorbell]
[sighs]
♪ How did we ever survive
before us ♪
♪ Together we're the best
of all possible worlds ♪
♪ For the first time I found
my perfect match ♪
♪ yeah ♪
♪ How did we ever survive
before us ♪
Surprise?
Brooklyn... Barbie.
How?
What?
Your foot.
Ta-da!
All better.
What are you doing here?
I'm here to apologize
for not believing you.
I never should've doubted you.
I can't believe you came
all the way to California
to apologize.
Remember? My mom flies
all around the world?
[car horn]
It's one of the perks of having
a mom who's a pilot.
And I didn't just come here
to apologize.
I came here to bring you back.
Brooklyn, I can't go back.
I ruined my chance...
and yours.
Maybe.
But maybe competition
isn't always about winning.
Yeah.
And maybe it can be
about bringing out
the best in each other.
But it's a little late now.
I've been expelled.
Yeah, about that.
You're re-enrolled.
What? How?
Let's save that story
for the flight.
And so, thanks to Rafa
and Emmie,
the whole thing
got cleared up.
I'm so glad.
And really happy to be back
at Handler.
But mostly I'm so glad
you and I are okay.
I'm really sorry
about all of this.
Hey, enough
with the apologies.
We're more than okay.
We're us.
And we're going to make it
to the finish line together.
Together.
Dean Morrison:
Attention students.
The selection for
the Spotlight Solo
has been posted on
the message board.
Student: Oh, my god.
What's it say? What's it say?
[students chatter excitedly]
Huh?
Congratulations.
You too.
Barbie Roberts got
the Spotlight Solo?
Which one?
Wait and see,
my drummer dude.
Wait and see.
♪
[groans]
[sighs]
[drum beat]
Huh?
Coming through.
[yells excitedly]
Oh! Mm-mm-mwah!
How I've missed you. Mwah!
Don't you just love
a good reunion?
I sure do.
[energetic dance music]
[cheers and applause]
♪
[loud cheers and applause]
♪
Good evening everyone!
And welcome to the Handler
Arts Academy's
biggest night of the year,
our Spotlight Solo.
Tonight, to announce the winner
of the Handler Arts Academy's
Spotlight Solo Competition,
we have a very special guest.
[gasps]
What's good New York?
[loud cheers and applause]
New York!
Emmie here, coming at you live
from Times Square
to announce the winner
of the Spotlight Solo!
[cheering]
Put your hands together
for my friends
Barbie Roberts
and Barbie Roberts!
Otherwise known as Malibu
and Brooklyn,
the winners of
the Spotlight Solo!
[cheering]
♪
♪ You're my fiercest
competition ♪
♪ And my best friend,
no contradiction ♪
♪ It's a mission
to conquer doubt ♪
♪ Ambition amped up,
let's shout it out ♪
♪ Never let jealousy get
in my way ♪
♪ Help each other up
when we slay ♪
♪ Gotta muscle our hustle ♪
♪ Seize every day ♪
♪ Going in for the win ♪
♪ Taking over Broadway ♪
♪ You set the bar,
I'll raise it ♪
♪ You pick the trail,
I'll blaze it ♪
♪ Won't catch me
holding back ♪
♪ Not holding back, no ♪
♪ Why should our drive
divide us ♪
♪ Let's let our strength
unite us ♪
♪ Won't catch me
holding back ♪
♪ But I've still got
your back ♪
♪ Oh, see you
at the finish line ♪
♪ When you need the strength
to clear it ♪
♪ I'm going to be there
cheerin' ♪
♪ Oh, see you at
the finish line ♪
♪ Never leaving you behind ♪
♪ See you
at the finish line ♪
♪
♪ The path from
grit to glory ♪
♪ Tells every winner's
epic story ♪
♪ To all the brave girls
through all of time ♪
♪ We stand on your shoulders
on the climb ♪
♪ Why should our drive
divide us ♪
♪ Let's let our strength
unite us ♪
♪ Won't catch me
holding back ♪
♪ But I've still
got your back ♪
♪ Woo! ♪
[drum solo]
♪
♪ Wise up, rise up,
help each other climb up ♪
♪ Never let our grind up ♪
♪ Yeah, yeah ♪
♪ Wise up, rise up,
help each other climb up ♪
♪ Never let our
grind up ♪
♪ Oh, see you at
the finish line ♪
♪ When you need the strength
to clear it ♪
♪ I'm going to be
there cheerin' ♪
♪ Oh, see you at
the finish line ♪
♪ Wise up, rise up, ♪
♪ Help each other
climb up ♪
♪ Never let our grind up, ♪
♪ Yeah, yeah ♪
♪ Wise up, rise up,
help each other climb up ♪
♪ See you at
the finish line ♪
♪ Oh, ohhhh ♪
♪ See you at
the finish line ♪
♪ Yeahhhh ♪
[cheering and applause]
♪ Big city big dreams ♪
♪ You know what
that means ♪
♪ We're going hard and
we're going together ♪
♪ No limit is on ♪
♪ We know what we want ♪
♪ We're pushing start
and we're giving up never ♪
♪ Promise we're not making
empty promises ♪
♪ We were born
to show the world ♪
♪ Just who the bosses is ♪
♪ Big city big dreams ♪
♪ You know what
that means ♪
♪ We're going hard and
we're going together ♪
♪ Ambition taller than
the tallest tower ♪
♪ Can't get enough
of these highs ♪
♪ Yeah, yeah, yeah ♪
♪ Stopping more traffic
than the tower shower ♪
♪ You know we're
doing it right ♪
♪ We're on it, on it ♪
♪ Confident, confident ♪
♪ No calling it until we get
the concert girl, you want ♪
♪ Feeling it, feeling it ♪
♪ Dreaming it, dreaming it ♪
♪ We'll wake up running
the lights ♪
♪ Big city, big dreams ♪
♪ You know what that means ♪
♪ We're going hard and
we're going together ♪
♪ Concrete and strong ♪
♪ We know what we want ♪
♪ We're pushing start
and we're giving up never ♪
♪ Promise we're not making
empty promises ♪
♪ We were born to show
the world ♪
♪ Just who the bosses is ♪
♪ Big city, big dreams ♪
♪ You know what that means ♪
♪ We're going hard and
we're going together ♪
♪ Lean on my shoulder
when the ride gets crazy ♪
♪ No cruise control,
here we go ♪
♪ Ooh we got each other, ♪
♪ That's the way
it always be ♪
♪ Bank on our future
as gold, yeah ♪
♪ We're on it, on it ♪
♪ Confident, confident ♪
♪ No calling it until we get
the concert girl, you want ♪
♪ Feeling it, feeling it ♪
♪ Dreaming it, dreaming it ♪
♪ We'll wake up running
the lights ♪
♪ Hey big city, big dreams ♪
♪ Big city, big dreams ♪
♪ You know what that means ♪
♪ We're going hard and
we're going together ♪
♪ No limit is on ♪
♪ We know what we want ♪
♪ We're pushing start
and we're giving up never ♪
♪ Promise we're not making
empty promises ♪
♪ We were born to show
the world ♪
♪ Just who the bosses is ♪
♪ Big city, big dreams ♪
♪ You know what that means ♪
♪ We're going hard and
we're going together ♪
♪ Big city, big dreams ♪
♪ We're going hard and
we're going together ♪