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Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner CBE, known as Sting, is an English musician and actor. He was the principal songwriter, lead singer, and bassist for the new wave rock band the Police from 1977 to 1984, and launched a solo career in 1985. He has included elements of rock, jazz, reggae, classical, new-age and worldbeat in his music.

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Sting STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Jackie White [Replacement]

Sting Productions

 
[Broadway, 2014]
Music and Lyrics

Writing


Sting Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Music

Sting, The Last Ship

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Sting, The Last Ship

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Sting News


Mariah Carey's PORTRAIT OF A PORTRAIT to Debut on Audible


Legendary singer-songwriter Mariah Carey joins Audible's 'Words + Music' series in the latest installment, 'Portrait of a Portrait'.

Rhea Norwood, Layton Williams, and More Will Join CABARET in London


New principal casting has been announced for the West End production of CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB. Learn more about the cast here!

Photos: Sting and the Cast of MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE Take Opening Night Bows at New York City Center


Sting and the cast of Message in a Bottle took their opening night bows at New York City Center last night. Check out BroadwayWorld's exclusive photos here!

Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman & More to Star in ICEBOY! at Joe's Pub


Catch Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman, Alex Brightman, and Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer in the new musical ICEBOY! at Joe's Pub. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!

Suzan-Lori Parks, Twyla Tharp, Michael Cerveris & More Set for Little Island 2024 Summer Season


Little Island's annual, four-month-long summer season of world premieres, kicking off June 1, will feature a total of nine newly commissioned pieces. See programming!

Review: MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE Proves that Great Dance and Music is Really All You Need


What did our critic think of 'MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE PROVES' THAT GREAT DANCE AND MUSIC IS REALLY ALL YOU NEED at New York City Center?

Staller Center Announces New Fall 2024 Season Featuring Wanda Sykes, Renée Elise Goldsberry and More


The Fall 2024 Season at the Staller Center includes an extensive assortment of astounding artists and performances, including countless musicians, comedy, jazz, dance performances, and family experiences.

Video: Get A First Look At 'Roxanne' from New York City Center's MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE


Watch the dancers of MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE rock the house in Sting's 'Roxanne,' with with street dance-infused choreography by Kate Prince in this all-new video.

Nibal Malshi's Quintet To Play Flushing Town Hall in May


Experience the diverse sounds of the Middle East at Flushing Town Hall with the acclaimed Nibal Malshi Quintet in May. Learn more about the performance!

FUNNY GIRL, & JULIET, and More Set For Overture Center's 20th Anniversary Season Lineup


Overture Center has revealed its 20th Anniversary 2024/25 season. Broadway at Overture welcomes back audience-favorite “Wicked,” also celebrating its 20th anniversary year, and includes the Wisconsin premieres of “& Juliet,” “Shucked” and “The Neil Diamond Musical: A Beautiful Noise.”

Japanese Avant Pop Maestro Cornelius Returns With 'Sketch for Spring' Lead Single


Japanese avant pop maestro Cornelius celebrates 30 years as one of music’s most compelling songwriters, producers, and performers wit for Spring. The lead single from his magical new LP, Ethereal Essence, is the latest turning point in an already celebrated and iconoclastic career. Listen to the song here!

Rosemary Loar Will Release New Album at Chelsea Table + Stage


Rosemary Loar will release her 9th Album/CD, Vagabond Heart (Coraçāo Vagabundo) on Friday, May 3rd @ 7pm at Chelsea Table + Stage. 

Theo Von to Return to Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas for 'Return of the Rat' Tour


Stand-up comedian and podcast host, Theo Von has announced his highly-anticipated return to Resorts World Theatre inside Resorts World Las Vegas. Following his sold-out debut at the venue in October 2023, Von will bring his “Return of the Rat” Tour back to the Las Vegas Strip for two back-to-back, can’t-miss shows over Independence Day Weekend on Friday, July 5, 2024, and Saturday, July 6, 2024.

Kenita R. Miller, Julia Murney and More Will Take Part in WATCHER IN THE WOODS Reading


Producers announced an industry reading of the new musical in development WATCHER IN THE WOODS. Check out all of the details on who will star and who leads the creative team here.

Kurt Deimer Reveals New Tour Dates with Texas Hippie Coalition


Kurt Deimer has announced that he will be touring alongside Texas Hippie Coalition on select dates this spring and summer, as well as, special appearances alongside the legendary band, Tesla. Kurt's newest single, 'Dance,' released on March 1, 2024, is a testament to resilience and the ability to find inspiration in challenging circumstances. The single is a precursor to his highly anticipated debut album, And So It Begins.., slated for release later this year.

Review: LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR, Royal Opera House


Nadine Sierra’s enthralling central performance helms this nerve-jangling revival.

Staller Center To Present Wanda Sykes, Renée Elise Goldsberry, John Pizzarelli & More In Fall 2024


The Fall 2024 Season at the Staller Center includes an extensive assortment of astounding artists and performances, including countless musicians, comedy, jazz, dance performances, and family experiences.

Dates Added To UNFAIR ADVANTAGE U.S. Premiere At Steppenwolf


Catch the latest updates on UNFAIR ADVANTAGE's extended run. The show, due to popular demand, has added more dates but must close on May 19.

Review: LONDON TIDE, National Theatre


Aesthetically malnourished, London Tide lacks the lustrous life blood that so warmly floods through the veins of Dickens’s literary world.

Review: PinkPantheress at Brooklyn Paramount


What did our critic think of PINKPANTHERESS AT BROOKLYN PARAMOUNT at Brooklyn Paramount?

Sting FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Sting been in?

Sting has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Sting been in?

Sting has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Sting been nominated for?

Sting has been nominated for Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for The Last Ship.

How many shows has Sting written?

Sting has written 1 shows including The Last Ship (Composer).

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