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Photo Flash: THE LAST SHIP Sails to Broadway This Sunday- First Look at Michael Esper, Rachel Tucker & More!
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 22, 2014


THE LAST SHIP - the new musical with music and lyrics by 16-time Grammy Award-winner Sting and book by Tony Award winner John Logan and Pulitzer Prize-winner Brian Yorkey will open on October 26. The Last Ship is directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello and choreographed by Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Steven Hoggett. BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the cast in action below!

6th Annual BROADWAY CAN! to Benefit City Harvest at Don't Tell Mama, 11/16
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2014


The 6th Annual Broadway Can! A Concert for City Harvest will be presented at Don't Tell Mama, one night only, Sunday, November 16th at 8pm. A night of Seth Bisen-Hersh's music sung by Broadway performers!

Photo Coverage: Bruce Springsteen Visits Sting at THE LAST SHIP
by Walter McBride - Oct 16, 2014


THE LAST SHIP - the new musical with music and lyrics by 16-time Grammy Award-winner Sting and book by Tony Award winner John Logan and Pulitzer Prize-winner Brian Yorkey will open on October 26. The Last Ship is directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello and choreographed by Olivier Award winner and Tony Award nominee Steven Hoggett.Music legend Bruce Springsteen just visited the show and you can check out photos of him with Sting at the Neil Simon Theatre below!

Sting and Michael Esper Take Part in THE LAST SHIP Social Media Q&A Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2014


Get an inside look at the development process of Broadway's new musical The Last Ship with a LIVE Social Media Q&A featuring star Michael Esper and composer Sting. Tonight, October 15 from 5pm EST to 6pm EST, join Sting and Michael Esper LIVE from The Neil Simon Theater as they answer questions from the show's Twitter (@LastShipMusical) and on Weev, a new video social app from Stephen Moyer (HBO's 'True Blood,' NBC's 'The Sound of Music Live').

Sting and Michael Esper Will Take Part in THE LAST SHIP Social Media Q&A on 10/15
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 8, 2014


Get an inside look at the development process of Broadway's new musical THE LAST SHIP with a LIVE Social Media Q&A featuring star Michael Esper and composer Sting. On Wednesday, October 15 from 5pm EST to 6pm EST, join Sting and Michael Esper LIVE from The Neil Simon Theater as they answer questions from the show's Twitter (@LastShipMusical) and on Weev, a new video social app from Stephen Moyer (HBO's 'True Blood,' NBC's 'The Sound of Music Live').

EXCLUSIVE! Photo Coverage: Backstage at THE LAST SHIP with Jim Parsons and Alan Rickman
by Walter McBride - Oct 4, 2014


Broadway veterans Jim Parsons and Alan Rickman recently visited Sting's new Broadway musical THE LAST SHIP, and BroadwayWorld was on hand for the backstage rendezvous. Check out pictures of the stars with THE LAST SHIP cast and composer, below!

THE LAST SHIP Sets Sail on Broadway Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 29, 2014


THE LAST SHIP - the new musical with music and lyrics by 16-time Grammy Award-winner Sting and book by Tony Award winner John Logan and Pulitzer Prize-winner Brian Yorkey - begins previews tonight, September 29 on Broadway, prior to opening night on October 26.

Broadway's THE LAST SHIP Announces $30 Ticket Lottery!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 25, 2014


Producers Jeffrey Seller and Kathryn Schenker announceD that THE LAST SHIP will offer a limited number of tickets for each performance to be sold by lottery. Entries will be accepted at the box office beginning two and a half hours prior to each performance. Two hours before curtain, names will be drawn at random for a limited number of tickets priced at $30 each. Only one entry is allowed per person. Each person drawn may purchase up to two tickets. Winners must be present at the time of the drawing and show valid ID to purchase tickets. Tickets must be purchased in cash. Tickets are subject to availability.

Broadway Babies - Meet the Broadway Class of 2014, Fall Edition!
by BWW Special Coverage - Aug 26, 2014


In the coming months, Broadway will welcome a fresh crop of productions- many of which will mark the Broadway debuts for a slew of talented actors. Whether they are fresh faces or established stars, these Broadway babies will soon take their very first bows on the grandest stages in the world. Meet all of the Great White Way's newest stars below, and be sure to let us know who you're most looking forward to seeing onstage!

THE LAST SHIP Box Office to Open Next Monday at the Neil Simon Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Aug 21, 2014


Producers Jeffrey Seller and Kathryn Schenker announce that the box office for the new musical THE LAST SHIP will open on Monday, August 25 at 10 a.m. at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 West 52 Street), in conjunction with a special one-time-only 24-hour flash sale from midnight August 25 to midnight August 26. For one day only, seats will be on sale for $39, $59 and $85 in the rear mezzanine, mid-mezzanine or orchestra/front mezzanine, respectively.

THE LAST SHIP Ends Chicago Run, Sets Sail for Broadway
by Courtnie Mele - Jul 13, 2014


The Pre-Broadway World Premiere of The Last Ship, the new musical with music and lyrics by 16-time Grammy Award winner Sting, and book by Tony winner John Logan and Pulitzer Prize-winner Brian Yorkey, ends its Chicago run today, July 13. The Last Ship will begin previews on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 W. 52 St.) on September 29 prior to opening night on October 26, 2014.

Photo Flash: THE LAST SHIP Celebrates Opening in Chicago with Sting, Michael Esper, Rachel Tucker and More!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2014


The Pre-Broadway World Premiere of The Last Ship, the new musical with music and lyrics by 16-time Grammy Award winner Sting, and book by Tony winner John Logan and Pulitzer Prize-winnerBrian Yorkey, opened June 25 at the Bank of America Theatre (18 W Monroe) and plays through July 13, 2014. The Last Ship is directed by Tony winner Joe Mantello and has choreography by Olivier Award winner and Tony nominee Steven Hoggett. The Last Ship will begin previews on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 W. 52 St.) on September 29 prior to opening night on October 26, 2014. Scroll down for photos from the opening night curtain call and more!

BWW Chicago Reviews: THE LAST SHIP
by Misha Davenport - Jun 26, 2014


Sting's heartfelt and emotional musical 'The Last Ship' is mostly sea-worthy in its pre-Broadway tryout.

Photo Flash: Sting, James Taylor & More Attend Pre-Broadway Premiere of THE LAST SHIP
by BWW Special Coverage - Jun 26, 2014


The Pre-Broadway World Premiere of The Last Ship, the new musical with music and lyrics by 16-time Grammy Award winner Sting, and book by Tony winner John Logan and Pulitzer Prize-winner Brian Yorkey, opened last night at the Bank of America Theatre

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek of Sting's New Musical THE LAST SHIP, Starring Michael Esper & Rachel Tucker; Opens Tonight in Chicago!
by Tyler Peterson - Jun 25, 2014


The Pre-Broadway World Premiere of The Last Ship, the new musical with music and lyrics by 16-time Grammy Award winner Sting, and book by Tony winner John Logan and Pulitzer Prize-winner Brian Yorkey, opens tonight at the Bank of America Theatre (18 W Monroe) and plays through July 13, 2014. The Last Ship is directed by Tony winner Joe Mantello and has choreography by Olivier Award winner and Tony nominee Steven Hoggett. The Last Ship will begin previews on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 W. 52 St.) on September 29 prior to opening night on October 26, 2014. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in action below!

Sting's THE LAST SHIP Opens in Chicago; Sets Course for Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2014


The Pre-Broadway World Premiere of THE LAST SHIP, the new musical with music and lyrics by 16-time Grammy Award winner Sting, and book by Tony winner John Logan and Pulitzer Prize-winnerBrian Yorkey, opens tonight, June 25, at the Bank of America Theatre (18 W Monroe) and plays through July 13, 2014. THE LAST SHIP is directed by Tony winner Joe Mantello and has choreography by Olivier Award winner and Tony nominee Steven Hoggett. THE LAST SHIP will begin previews on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 W. 52 St.) on September 29 prior to opening night on October 26, 2014.

Photo Flash: First Look at Michael Esper, Rachel Tucker, Aaron Lazar and More in Sting's Broadway-Bound THE LAST SHIP!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 24, 2014


The Pre-Broadway World Premiere of THE LAST SHIP, the new musical with music and lyrics by 16-time Grammy Award winner Sting, and book by Tony winner John Logan and Pulitzer Prize-winner Brian Yorkey, opens tomorrow at the Bank of America Theatre (18 W Monroe) and plays through July 13, 2014. THE LAST SHIP is directed by Tony winner Joe Mantello and has choreography by Olivier Award winner and Tony nominee Steven Hoggett. THE LAST SHIP will begin previews on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 W. 52 St.) on September 29 prior to opening night on October 26, 2014. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

Tickets Available for THE LAST SHIP on Broadway Starting 6/9- Full Cast Announced
by Nicole Rosky - May 13, 2014


Producers Jeffrey Seller and Kathryn Schenker announce that tickets for the new musical THE LAST SHIP on Broadway will be available for purchase on June 9 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000. Ticket prices range from $55 to $147. To book groups of 15 or more, visitbroadway.com/groups or call 1-800-Broadway x2.

John Bolton, Jillian Louis & More Set for BROADWAY BALLYHOO this Week
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 10, 2014


Scott Siegel's Broadway Ballyhoo, which features an entirely different show with different stars every week. The long-running musical revue series, now in its 8th month at the Laurie Beechman Theatre, will present Broadway star JOHN BOLTON, who portrayed 'The Old Man' in the holiday hit A Christmas Story on Broadway -- for which he received a Drama Desk Nomination. He will be joined by the critically acclaimed 2X winner of the Outstanding Actress Award at NYMF, the electric JILLIAN LOUIS. Also in the cast, Broadway Rising Star CARLTON TERRENCE TAYLOR. And a special feature, DAWN CANTWELL, who recently starred in the Off-Broadway musical F#%king up Everything has also just joined the cast!

STAGE TUBE: Jason Gotay, Andrea Ross & More Sing Jeff Thomson at 54 Below
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 27, 2014


Award-winning composer Jeff Thomson made his debut at 54 Below with 'Go Where The Love Is' last week, January 20. The evening will highlight material from the upcoming musicals Pump Up the Volume, Trails, and Jawbreaker, as well as several yet-to-be-revealed projects. Check out highlights from the concert below!

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