The Last Ship
by Sting
The Last Ship is an original musical with music and lyrics by Sting and a book by John Logan and Brian Yorkey. Inspired by Sting’s own childhood experiences and the shipbuilding industry in Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, the musical is scheduled to make its world premiere in 2014, at the Bank of America Theatre, Chicago. Following completion of its Chicago run the production is scheduled to transfer to the Neil Simon Theatre on Broadway.
Opening at the Neil Simon Theatre on Broadway
First Preview 29 Sept, 2014
Opening Night 26 Oct, 2014 – Close Jan 24 2015
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Full Cast
| Ethan Applegate | Craig Bennett | Jeremy Davis |
| Fred Applegate | Dawn Cantwell | Bradley Dean |
| Alyssa DiPalma | Colby Foytik | Timothy Gulan |
| Michael Esper | David Michael Garry | Shawna M. Hamic |
| Rich Hebert | Todd A. Horman | Jamie Jackson |
| Leah Hocking | Sarah Hunt | Sean Jenness |
| C. David Johnson | Aaron Lazar | Jimmy Nail |
| Collin Kelly-Sordelet | Drew McVety | Johnny Newcomb |
| Gregory North | Cullen Titmas | Rachel Tucker |
| Matthew Stocke | Sally Ann Triplett | Jeremy Woodard |
Creative
Book by John Logan and Brian Yorkey
Music and Lyrics by Sting
Directed by Joe Mantello
Choreographed by Steven Hoggett
Scenic Design by David Zinn
Costume Design by David Zinn
Lighting Design by Christopher Akerlind
Sound Design by Brian Ronan
