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Some interesting tidbits from "The Last Ship" panel held as part of the New Yorker Festival (October 11) with Sting, John Logan, Joe Mantello, and Rachel Tucker moderated by Adam Gopnik: - They say the show is MOSTLY locked at this point, though they are still making small tweaks. One major change that has previously happened (not sure whether this was pre- or post-Chicago) is that the prologue (behind the scrim) opening minutes of the show are much shorter, and no longer have Jimmy Nail as t...

I saw TLS yesterday (October 11th) in center orchestra seats, row N, at a matinee followed by a panel with the show's creators (more on that in a separate post). The first act was IMHO just terrific, but the show really falls apart in the second act. However the first act is SO transporting that I'll definitely recommend the show to friends, and those of you who have upcoming tickets don't need to fret over the prospect of disappointment. I think RippedMan and LucyEth are both on target in th...