The Last Ship
Sting heads on tour with his heartfelt new musical!
The Last Ship
A stirring musical. Some of the most thrilling choral writing I've heard in a British musical.
The Guardian
The Last Ship
Sting heads on tour with his heartfelt new musical!
Why see The Last Ship?
Sting Stars in the Last Ship
Superstar Sting stars in his critically acclaimed musical, The Last Ship when it docks at the Ahmanson in early 2020! Featuring original music by the Police frontman himself, The Last Ship is a heartfelt and empowering musical about Newcastle's shipbuilding community reaching breaking point.
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Superstar Sting stars in his critically acclaimed musical, The Last Ship, now docking in North America! Featuring original music by The Police frontman himself, The Last Ship is heartfelt and empowering musical about Newcastle's shipbuilding community as it reaches breaking point in the 1980s.
Debuting in Chicago in 2014, Sting's The Last Ship has enjoyed runs on both Broadway and in London's West End. Inspired by Sting's own childhood in the North East of England, The Last Ship features some of the Grammy winner's best-loved songs including "Island of Souls", "All This Time" and "When We Dance".
WHAT IS THE LAST SHIP ABOUT?
When their shipyard finally closes in the 1980s, foreman Jackie White inspires his co-workers to take over the shipyard and build one final ship. Meanwhile, prodigal son Gideon returns home after his father's death, having left fifteen years ago and abandoned his relationship with Meg whom he left behind. Is he too late to make amends and start their lives together?
Key Information
Audience
12+
Run Time
Two hours and 55 minutes with one intermission
Dates
Finished Feb 16, 2020
Cast
Sting
Creative
Music and Lyrics by Sting
Book by John Logan and Brian Yorkey
Reviews
Customer reviews
16 reviews, average rating: (4.5 Stars)
Mel Wacks
Great singing and meaningful plot
In this era of Disney musicals it is a pleasure to hear something that doesn't sound like every other musical. The cast is outstanding, with fabulous voices. And the plot is still timely, with a business owner throwing the workers under the bus. I really am not a Sting fan, but my 50 year old daughter is -- and she was thrilled to see and hear him in person. ... Read more
Alan Decker
Wonderful Day at the Theatre
A rousing, touching and beautiful day at the Theater!
An amazing cast and what powerful vocal and acting performances.
We left the theater with joy in our hearts and a spring in our step!!
Bravo! ... Read more
john
multi layered musical
It's hard to put into words the depth of this musical. I have seen it in multiple cities. It is a shame it did not last long on Broadway. Ostensibly, it tells the story of a community banding together to build one last ship and save a shipyard from going out of business. But Sting's lyrics are brilliantly layered. All the songs are dripping with spirituality and a a sense of longing. The "last ship" is a metaphor for dying. Basically, what happens next when the last ship sails? They are lyrics Sting likely wouldn't have written when he was younger. This musical is well worth seeing, through the script is not as good as Broadway because they eliminated some characters and changed it significantly. But it's still fantastic. ... Read more
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