The Last Ship
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Jan 14 – Feb 16, 2020
Music & Lyrics by Sting
"The Tony-nominated score for 'The Last Ship' is some of the best work of Sting's four-decade career—songs that advance the narrative while never losing the mood-setting magic that has always been his trademark. His glorious music alone is reason enough for a trip to the Ahmanson Theatre. Of course Sting is now starring in this production too, seamlessly submerging himself into the exquisite ensemble.” -- Deborah Wilker, The Hollywood Reporter
Inspired by Sting’s 1991 album, “The Soul Cages,” The Last Ship tells the story of Gideon, a prodigal son returning home after 17 years at sea to find that the local shipyard his town was built around is closing and Meg, the love he left behind, has moved on. Tensions flare and picket lines are drawn as foreman Jackie White (Sting) rallies the workers to take over the shipyard and build one last ship in the face of the gathering storm.
A love story, a tale of family and friendship, and a passionate homage to the shipbuilding community Sting grew up in, this “thrilling and stirring musical" (The Guardian) features a Tony-nominated original score by Sting including some of his best-loved songs “Island of Souls,” “All This Time,” and “When We Dance.”
Completely reimagined since its Broadway debut in 2014, The Last Ship has thrilled audiences across the UK and in Toronto and been described as "uplifting, intimate, heart-breaking and universal." (The Stage.)
“Uplifting, intimate, heart-breaking, and universal.” -- The Stage
“Poignant and powerful…stirring stuff from Sting.” -- Sunday Mirror
Creative Team
Music & Lyrics by Sting
New Book by Lorne Campbell
Original Book by John Logan & Brian Yorkey
Directed by Lorne Campbell
Designer 59 Productions
Sound Designer Sebastian Frost
Lighting Designer Matt Daw
Music Supervisor & Orchestrator Rob Mathes
Musical Director Richard John
Movement Director Lucy Hind
Starring Sting (at all performances)
cast
Frances McNamee
Jackie Morrison
Oliver Savile
Marc Akinfolarin
Joe Caffrey
Matt Corner
Susan Fay
Orla Gormley
Annie Grace
Oliver Kearney
Sean Kearns
David Muscat
Tom Parsons
Joseph Peacock
Sophie Reid
Hannah Richardson
Jade Sophia Vertannes
The Los Angeles production of “The Last Ship” is generously supported in part by The Blue Ribbon.
OFF SALE
Previews begin January 14. Opens January 22. Through February 16, 2020.
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American Express® Card Members
Join us on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 8pm for a special Card Member Performance. American Express® Seating and American Express® Preferred Seating include a private, acoustic performance by Sting after the show. More Information
UNION OFFER: $49 TO THE LAST SHIP
Members of all creative and labor unions are invited to set sail with Sting in his musical, The Last Ship, at on select Friday performances, January 17, 24, & 31, 2020. Center Theatre Group salutes the labor movement and the power of collective action with this exclusive ticket offer. $49 Tickets (Reg. $90-$120) can be reserved in advance, but must be picked up at the Will Call with Union ID. Use promo code UNION to buy tickets now.