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

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Neil Simon Theatre (Broadway)
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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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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.

STAGE TUBE: THE LAST SHIP Cast Lip Syncs 'Roxanne' with Sting!
by Nicole Rosky - November 11, 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. In the video below, T he Broadway cast, crew, and orchestra joined together for the Official Lip Sync Video of 'Roxanne' by The Police. Sting even joined in the fun, with the help of special guest Al Roker!

Will Sting Join the Cast of Broadway's THE LAST SHIP in January?
by Nicole Rosky - November 10, 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, and according to the Daily News, Sting is already fighting to keep the musical open. The music legend is reportedly not only waiving his weekly royalties from the musical, but he is even considering joining the cast in January.

DVR ALERT: Sting and the Cast of Broadway's THE LAST SHIP Set for 'The View' Today
by TV News Desk - November 10, 2014


Sting and a performance from the cast of Broadway's THE LAST SHIP are set for ABC's THE VIEW today, November 10th. Stana Katic, of ABC's 'Castle' is also set to appear on the broadcast.

DVR ALERT: Sting & Performance from Cast of Broadway's THE LAST SHIP Set for 'The View', 11/10
by Caryn Robbins - November 7, 2014


Sting and a performance from the cast of Broadway's THE LAST SHIP are set for ABC's The View on Monday, November 10th.

VIDEO: Sting Takes 'Today's Al Roker Behind-the-Scenes of THE LAST SHIP
by Caryn Robbins - November 7, 2014


On this morning's TODAY, Al Roker gets a behind-the-scenes from Sting of the artist's new show THE LAST SHIP and takes the stage in costume to 'audition' for a role in the production.

THE LAST SHIP Original Cast Album Will Get 12/16 Release
by Nicole Rosky - November 7, 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.

VIDEO: Cast Performs 'When We Dance'; Sting Talks THE LAST SHIP on Today
by Caryn Robbins - November 7, 2014


Sting stopped by this morning's TODAY to talk about making his Broadway debut as composer of the musical THE LAST SHIP, which is loosely based on his childhood. In addition, cast members from the show performed the number 'When We Dance.'

DVR Alert: Sting & Cast of THE LAST SHIP Perform on TODAY This Morning
by TV News Desk - November 7, 2014


Today, November 7th, Sting and the cast of Broadway's THE LAST SHIP will perform live today. Also during the broadcast, the morning show goes behind-the-scenes of the musical with Sting.

Photo Coverage: In the Recording Studio with the Cast of Broadway's THE LAST SHIP!
by Walter McBride - November 4, 2014


The 16-time Grammy Award winner Sting - who has said his love of Broadway musicals dates to his childhood in Newcastle when his mother played Broadway cast recordings (CAROUSEL, OKLAHOMA!, etc.) that, to quote Sting, "I ate for breakfast," - just joined the cast of THE LAST SHIP to create the original cast recording of his new musical. BroadwayWorld was in the studio with the whole gang and you can check out photos from the special day below!

Photo Coverage: Inside THE LAST SHIP Gypsy Robe Ceremony
by Walter McBride - November 1, 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 October 26. The Last Ship is directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello and choreographed by Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Steven Hoggett. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the cast's Gypsy Robe ceremony last night and brings you pictures from the sacred event below!

Broadway's THE LAST SHIP Offering Discount for Union Members
by Tyler Peterson - October 31, 2014


THE LAST SHIP on Broadway will offer a special discount, effective immediately, for union members who present a union card when purchasing tickets at the box office at the Neil Simon Theatre, 250 W. 52 Street. 'Work is a sacrament, an outward sign of inward grace,' preaches Father O'Brien, the salty and profane priest featured in Sting's new musical, THE LAST SHIP. This musical that celebrates the men and women who still make things and who devote their lives to their work, opened Sunday, October 26.

STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from Sting's THE LAST SHIP with Michael Esper, Rachel Tucker & More!
by Nicole Rosky - October 28, 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 Sunday night, October 26. The Last Ship is directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello and choreographed by Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Steven Hoggett. Check out highlights from the new musical below!

Photo Coverage: On the Red Carpet of THE LAST SHIP with Sting, Edie Falco, Billy Joel & More
by Walter McBride - October 28, 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 last night, October 26. The Last Ship is directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello and choreographed by Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Steven Hoggett. BroadwayWorld was there for the whole night and and you can check out photos from the red carpet below!

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The Last Ship - 2014 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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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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