Sting'sThe Last ShipSails to Broadway

New York, New York−The Last Ship, the latest labor of love from internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, and musician Sting, is coming to Broadway as a member of the Broadway Collection. Two-time Tony Award-winner Joe Mantello directs alongside British choreographer Steven Hoggett in this touching new musical about community, family, tradition and moving on.The Last Shipenjoyed a run in Chicago earlier in 2014, and is coming to Broadway for previews on September 29^th, 2014 with an official opening date of October 26^th, 2014 at the Neil Simon Theater.

A reflective drama set in the English seafaring town of Wallsend,The Last Shipchronicles the passionate endeavors of working-class citizens in search of a better life. Based on 16-time Grammy Award winner Sting's own childhood, it tells the story of a close-knit community centered on the local shipyard. When main character Gideon Fletcher breaks the mold and sets out to travel the world as a young man, he is unprepared for the changes which occur in his 14 year absence. Upon his return, he discovers his father has passed away, his former love has been claimed and further distressing, the shipyard has closed. The passionate and prideful town members pull together to construct one final ship, a testament of human ingenuity and creativity, whose upcoming launch will symbolize the past setting sail.

Reflective of Sting's roots, the cast ofThe Last Shipis largely British and stars popular actor Jimmy Nail. Sting's musical composition and lyrics set sail under the direction of Mantello, who is internationally acclaimed for directing popular Broadway Collection member,Wicked. Brian Yorkey and John Logan collaborate on the musical's book, combining their Pulitzer Prize, Tony Award, and Olivier Award-winning skill sets to bring Sting's vision to the Broadway stage.Inspired by the distinctive folk music of Northeast England, a mixture of Celtic and north Umbrian music, along with more chromatic traditional music of the theater, the score is a stirring medley intended to inspire and ignite international audiences. With a musical vocabulary influenced by classic musicals like Carousel and South Pacific, this new musical is Sting's revealing journey home after traveling the world throughout his illustrious career.

The Last Shipis part of The Broadway Collection, a group of New York City's most highly regarded musicals and shows, selected for their unparalleled popularity with international audiences and put together by Broadway Inbound. Tickets are available through the international Broadway Inbound and Broadway Collection partners.

About Broadway Inbound and The Broadway Collection

The Broadway Collection is part of Broadway Inbound, a Shubert Organization company with decades of experience in the theatre industry, the travel industry and wholesale ticket distribution, who specializes in FIT sales of Broadway shows. The Broadway Collection was created in response to a huge demand for Broadway within the travel industry and includes The Metropolitan Opera and 18 distinctive, top tier shows. Broadway Inbound specializes in travel industry and wholesale ticket distribution for live theatrical events around the United States. Broadway Inbound provides various technologies to give wholesale partners access to extensive inventory directly from venue box offices' primary ticketing systems including its sister company,Telecharge.com. Unparalleled experience in wholesale theatre ticketing, marketing, and operations makes Broadway Inbound a perfect partner for distributors in travel and other industries.  

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