THE LAST SHIP Reviews

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LimelightMike
#1THE LAST SHIP Reviews
Posted: 10/26/14 at 1:53pm

It is Sunday, October 26, marking the official opening night performance of Sting's first foray into the musical theatre world. THE LAST SHIP docks at the Neil Simon!

Post 'em here!

IanMorton1
#2THE LAST SHIP Reviews
Posted: 10/26/14 at 6:21pm

This will get terrible reviews

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South Fl Marc
#2THE LAST SHIP Reviews
Posted: 10/26/14 at 6:31pm

It probably will, but for some reason, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Maybe because it was so refreshing seeing a musical that wasn't geared toward the little kiddy widdy winkies. I mean, how many cartoons turned Broadway musical do we need?

fb1123
#3THE LAST SHIP Reviews
Posted: 10/26/14 at 6:32pm

I agree it was dreadful, tedious and repetitious. I predict lots of reviews about "sinking ships and leaky ships"

Matt Windman
#4THE LAST SHIP Reviews
Posted: 10/26/14 at 6:40pm

amNewYork is mixed...appreciative of its sincerity and originality but pretty unenthusiastic overall.

http://www.amny.com/entertainment/sting-s-last-ship-is-a-see-worthy-musical-1.9548739

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haterobics
#5THE LAST SHIP Reviews
Posted: 10/26/14 at 7:53pm

Financial times is mixed to positive.

"Having to tack between all the plot points causes this musical to lose momentum, and Sting’s lyrics and music, marked by his driving lyricism, love of waltz time, and Brecht/Weill flourishes, are insufficient to caulk over the holes."

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/a1cced56-5b61-11e4-a674-00144feab7de.html

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Sauja
#6THE LAST SHIP Reviews
Posted: 10/26/14 at 7:57pm

Matthew Murray likes something! Talkin Broadway VERY POSITIVE but with
a few quibbles.

http://www.talkinbroadway.com/world/LastShip2014.html

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haterobics
#7THE LAST SHIP Reviews
Posted: 10/26/14 at 8:05pm

NBC New York is positive.

"Submerged beneath an often told prodigal-son story is a haunting, gorgeously executed and involving musical that marks the debut of a new Broadway composer—Sting."

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/entertainment/the-scene/review-sting-the-lastship-280341682.html

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NewYorkTheater
#8THE LAST SHIP Reviews
Posted: 10/26/14 at 8:06pm

THE LAST SHIP Reviews

"Sting’s songs are haunting and lyrical, the creative team is made up of Broadway royalty, the acting helps lend a sense of authenticity to this heartfelt tale based on the struggles of the shipbuilding community where the rock star grew up in Northern England. So why did “The Last Ship” ultimately feel to me so much like an overlong commercial for beer or aftershave lotion — all manly fellowship and honest, muscular effort, without much purpose except to work up a sweat?"




New York Theater Review + 16 photographs Updated On: 10/26/14 at 08:06 PM

IanMorton1
#9THE LAST SHIP Reviews
Posted: 10/26/14 at 8:16pm

I feel like an idiot

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Sutton Ross
#10THE LAST SHIP Reviews
Posted: 10/26/14 at 8:25pm

Just now you feel like an idiot?

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OlBlueEyes
#11THE LAST SHIP Reviews
Posted: 10/26/14 at 8:46pm


If you get Isherwood instead of Brantley, is that being slighted?





Updated On: 10/26/14 at 08:46 PM

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RippedMan
#12THE LAST SHIP Reviews
Posted: 10/26/14 at 9:05pm

I'm surprised. I had a hard time keeping my eyes open. But good for them. It's a well-done show.

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haterobics
#13THE LAST SHIP Reviews
Posted: 10/26/14 at 9:16pm

Newsday: mixed to negative?

'The Last Ship' review: ravishing concert, improbable story

""The Last Ship" is a ravishing concert with passionate singers buried in a monotonous, improbable story and surrounded by dark rusted metal with grim industrial scaffolds."

http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/theater/the-last-ship-review-ravishing-concert-improbable-story-1.9542888

dave1606
#14THE LAST SHIP Reviews
Posted: 10/26/14 at 9:30pm

I think this Hollywood Reporter Review really sums up this show perfectly. Mixed to Negative. Just having the boat stand for something isn't enough.

HR Bottom Line: Far from a wreck but not exactly seaworthy either.
Hollywood Reporter

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Mr Roxy
#15THE LAST SHIP Reviews
Posted: 10/26/14 at 9:58pm

What did God (Ben Brantley) have to say?


Poster Emeritus

IanMorton1
#16THE LAST SHIP Reviews
Posted: 10/26/14 at 10:00pm

delete Updated On: 10/26/14 at 10:00 PM

IanMorton1
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#18NYT
Posted: 10/26/14 at 10:33pm

and it's Ish not Ben

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Kad
#19NYT
Posted: 10/26/14 at 10:44pm

It's mixed but certainly has pull quotes.


"...everyone finally shut up, and the audience could enjoy the beginning of the Anatevka Pogram in peace."

BroadwayBen
#20NYT
Posted: 10/26/14 at 10:53pm

I think these reviews are strong enough that the show will run a season or so. There's so many good quotes for the music, and Sting sells, so they should be fine. The ship is going to sail! Good for them.

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Jeffrey Karasarides
#21NYT
Posted: 10/26/14 at 11:03pm

So what nominations should we expect to see this get come Awards season?

Featured Actor (Fred Applegate)?
Original Score (Sting)?
Sound Design (if the categories get restored)?
Lighting Design?
Scenic Design?

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RippedMan
#22NYT
Posted: 10/26/14 at 11:04pm

But is this really selling?

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CurtainPullDowner
#23NYT
Posted: 10/26/14 at 11:15pm

Ben's review is the best, not so good review I've read in a while. 90% of it is pullable to make it look like a rave.

Now it's the job of the Producers to turn this into a hit, Shows with a review like that, could turn into a hit with the right moves.
And get Sting a TONY.

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ljay889
#24NYT
Posted: 10/26/14 at 11:24pm

Isherwood, not Ben.