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Opened: October 26, 2014
Closing: January 24, 2015

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Neil Simon Theatre (Broadway)
250 W. 52nd St. New York, NY 10019

THE LAST SHIP is a new musical with an original score by 16-time Grammy Award winner Sting. This Broadway premiere features direction by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello (Wicked), a book by Tony Award winner John Logan (Red) and Pulitzer Prize winner Brian Yorkey (Next to Normal), and choreography by Olivier Award winner Steven Hoggett (Once).

THE LAST SHIP is set in the English seafaring town of Wallsend, a close-knit community where life has always revolved around the local shipyard and the hardworking men who construct magnificent vessels with tremendous pride. But Gideon Fletcher dreams of a different future. He sets out to travel the world, leaving his life and his love behind. When Gideon returns home 15 years later, he finds the shipyard's future in grave danger and his childhood sweetheart engaged to someone else. As the men of Wallsend take their future into their own hands and build a towering representation of the shared dream that defines their existence, Gideon realizes that he left behind more than he could have ever imagined.

THE LAST SHIP is a portrait of a community so bound together by passion, faith and tradition, they'll stop at nothing to preserve the only life they've ever known.


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Photo Flash: Sting Extends Run in THE LAST SHIP Through January 24!
by Nicole Rosky - December 11, 2014


On the heels of the 16-time Grammy Award winner's sold-out, standing-room-only debut performance on Tuesday night, December 9, Sting's engagement in THE LAST SHIP on Broadway has been extended through January 24, 2015, the musical's producers Jeffrey Seller and Kathryn Schenker announced. Originally scheduled to perform with the cast for five weeks, Sting will now appear for an additional two weeks in the role of Jackie White in THE LAST SHIP at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 W. 52 St.).

DVR ALERT: Sting to Guest on Bravo's WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE, 12/18
by Caryn Robbins - December 10, 2014


Bravo has announced that Sting, currently making his Broadway debut in THE LAST SHIP, and his wife, Trudie Styler, will be guests on WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE on Thursday, December 18, 2014.

Sting on Broadway Debut: 'I Felt Like I'd Been Thrown Down Elevator Shaft'
by Caryn Robbins - December 10, 2014


In today's Variety, the musician, who had just two rehearsals before joining the cast for his first performance, spoke about the experience of making his Broadway debut.

In the Spotlight Series: Sting
by Walter McBride - December 10, 2014


Just last night, Sting joined the cast of the musical he penned, The Last Ship, for a limited run through January 10, 2015. He will be replacing actor Jimmy Nail, who is said to have 'blessed' the move. Sting then joins Paul Simon on tour in New Zealand on January 30, 2015, making any further extensions unlikely. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you photos of Sting in the BroadwayWorld.com series 'In The Spotlight' by acclaimed photographer Walter McBride!

TV: Sting is Back on Broadway! Inside His Opening Night in THE LAST SHIP!
by Nicole Rosky - December 10, 2014


Just last night, Sting joined the cast of the musical he penned, The Last Ship, for a limited run through January 10, 2015. He will be replacing actor Jimmy Nail, who is said to have 'blessed' the move. Sting then joins Paul Simon on tour in New Zealand on January 30, 2015, making any further extensions unlikely. BroadwayWorld was there for his first official curtain call last night, and you can go inside the special night below!

Photo Coverage: Sting Celebrates Opening Night in THE LAST SHIP!
by Walter McBride - December 10, 2014


Just last night, Sting joined the cast of the musical he penned, The Last Ship, for a limited run through January 10, 2015. He will be replacing actor Jimmy Nail, who is said to have 'blessed' the move. Sting then joins Paul Simon on tour in New Zealand on January 30, 2015, making any further extensions unlikely. BroadwayWorld was there for his first official curtain call last night, and you can check out photos from after the curtain went down below!

Photo Coverage: Sting Joins the Company of His New Broadway Musical- THE LAST SHIP!
by Walter McBride - December 10, 2014


Just last night, Sting joined the cast of the musical he penned, The Last Ship, for a limited run through January 10, 2015. He will be replacing actor Jimmy Nail, who is said to have 'blessed' the move. Sting then joins Paul Simon on tour in New Zealand on January 30, 2015, making any further extensions unlikely. BroadwayWorld was there for his first official curtain call last night, and you can go inside the special night below!

Sting Joins the Cast of THE LAST SHIP on Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 9, 2014


Sting joins the cast of the musical he penned, The Last Ship, for a limited run from tonight, December 9th to January 10, 2015.

STAGE TUBE: Go Inside the Recording Studio with the Cast of THE LAST SHIP!
by Nicole Rosky - December 5, 2014


THE LAST SHIP - the new musical with music and lyrics by 16-time Grammy Award-winner Sting and book by Tony Award-winner John Logan and Pulitzer Prize-winner Brian Yorkey opened on Broadway on October 26 with overwhelming praise for its emotionally powerful score. On December 16, Universal Music Classics will release the Original Broadway Cast Album for THE LAST SHIP, produced by the Emmy-Award winning and multi-Grammy-nominated producer Rob Mathes. The play is directed by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantello and choreographed by Olivier Award-winner Steven Hoggett, with musical direction, orchestrations and arrangements also by Rob Mathes. Amazon Pre-order: http://smarturl.it/TheLastShip_Amz

Paul Simon Advises Sting on Joining Cast of THE LAST SHIP
by Caryn Robbins - December 4, 2014


Paul Simon, whose own original Broadway musical 'The Capeman' was considered a flop when it was produced 20 years ago, strongly advised Sting against the casting decision.

Photo Coverage: Sting and THE LAST SHIP Cast Gets Soulful for Carols for a Cure!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - December 21, 2014


The 2014 Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 16 is on sale now! This 2-disc, annual CD of original and traditional holiday music features stars and casts from the current Broadway line-up, and benefits Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BC/EFA), one of the nation's leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations. Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Volume 16 can be ordered for only $25 through BC/EFA at broadwaycares.org or by calling (212) 840-0770 x238 Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST. Volumes from previous seasons are available, too (check online or call for price). BroadwayWorld is excited to continue our exclusive photo coverage of the recording sessions for this year's album with the cast of The Last Ship, who sing 'Soul Cake.' Check out photos of cast members Shawna M. Hamic, Dawn Cantwell, Leah Hocking, Sarah Hunt, Alyssa DiPalma, Rachel Tucker and more below!

STAGE TUBE: Sting Leads the Cast of THE LAST SHIP on the Parade!
by Robert Diamond - November 27, 2014


Jump 2 minutes in to watch Sting perform with the cast of THE LAST SHIP! Sting will return to the Broadway stage as a performer when he steps into the role of Jackie White in the acclaimed new musical THE LAST SHIP, for which he made his Broadway debut as a composer earlier this season. Sting will assume the role beginning December 9 for four weeks through January 10, 2015 at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 W. 52 St).

Photo Coverage: Sting & Jeffrey Seller Discuss Cast Change at THE LAST SHIP
by Walter McBride - November 25, 2014


After making the announcement, both Sting and lead producer Jeffrey Seller sat down with the press and BroadwayWorld.com was there to get the scoop (and the pics!)!

TV Exclusive: Sting Talks Joining THE LAST SHIP on Broadway; Plus Producer Jeffrey Seller!
by Robert Diamond - November 24, 2014


After making the announcement, both Sting and lead producer Jeffrey Seller sat down with BroadwayWorld.com's Richie Ridge to give us the full scoop on how this came about, what to expect & more!

FREEZE FRAME: Sting Announces He's Joining THE LAST SHIP
by Robert Diamond - November 24, 2014


Sting will return to the Broadway stage as a performer when he steps into the role of Jackie White in the acclaimed new musical THE LAST SHIP, for which he made his Broadway debut as a composer earlier this season. Sting will assume the role beginning December 9 for four weeks through January 10, 2015 at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 W. 52 St). The announcement was made earlier this morning, live on NBC's "Today."

VIDEO: Sting Talks Joining THE LAST SHIP: 'I Feel I've Earned My Place In the Cast'
by Caryn Robbins - November 24, 2014


Sting stopped by this morning's TODAY to reveal that beginning December 9th, he will join the cast of Broadway's THE LAST SHIP as a shipyard foreman.

Breaking News: Sting to Join the Cast of THE LAST SHIP on Broadway
by Robert Diamond - November 23, 2014


This just in! The NY Times reports that Sting will be joining the cast of the musical he penned, THE LAST SHIP for a limited run from December 9th to January 10, 2015. He will be replacing actor Jimmy Nail, who is said to have 'blessed' the move. The production has been reportedly losing $75,000 a week since performances began on Sept. 29. According to the Times, it needs to gross at least $625,000 a week to break even and sustain a Broadway run.

THE FRIDAY SIX: Q&As with Your Favorite Broadway Stars- THE LAST SHIP's Collin Kelly-Sordelet
by BWW Staff - November 21, 2014


In this week's edition, we caught up with Collin Kelly-Sordelet, who is starring as 'Young Gideon/Tom Dawson' in The Last Ship- currently playing at the Neil Simon Theatre.

VIDEO: Sting Appears, THE LAST SHIP Cast Performs on The View!
by Caryn Robbins - November 11, 2014


On this week's THE VIEW on ABC, composer Sting stopped by to talk about his new Broadway show, THE LAST SHIP. Later, cast members Michael Esper and Rachel Tucker perform a number from the show.

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The Last Ship - 2014 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Steven Hoggett
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Sting
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Rob Mathes
2015 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design in a Musical Brian Ronan
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical The Last Ship
2015 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding New Broadway Musical The Last Ship
2015 Theatre World Awards Theatre World Award Collin Kelly-Sordelet
2015 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Rob Mathes
2015 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Sting

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