THE LAST SHIP Reviews

#1

THE 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!

#2

THE LAST SHIP Reviews

Posted: 10/26/14 at 6:21pm

This will get terrible reviews

#3

THE 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?

#4

THE 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"

#5

THE 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

#6

THE 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

#7

THE 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

#8

THE 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

#9

THE LAST SHIP Reviews

Posted: 10/26/14 at 8:06pm

"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

#10

THE LAST SHIP Reviews

Posted: 10/26/14 at 8:16pm

I feel like an idiot

#11

THE LAST SHIP Reviews

Posted: 10/26/14 at 8:25pm

Just now you feel like an idiot?

#12

THE 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

#13

THE 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.

#14

THE 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

#15

THE 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

#16

THE LAST SHIP Reviews

Posted: 10/26/14 at 9:58pm

What did God (Ben Brantley) have to say?

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#17

THE LAST SHIP Reviews

Posted: 10/26/14 at 10:00pm

delete

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

#18

NYT

Posted: 10/26/14 at 10:00pm

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/27/theater/the-last-ship-with-songs-by-sting-opens-on-broadway.html?_r=0

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

#19

NYT

Posted: 10/26/14 at 10:33pm

and it's Ish not Ben

#20

NYT

Posted: 10/26/14 at 10:44pm

It's mixed but certainly has pull quotes.

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

#21

NYT

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.

#22

NYT

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?

#23

NYT

Posted: 10/26/14 at 11:04pm

But is this really selling?

#24

NYT

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.

#25

NYT

Posted: 10/26/14 at 11:24pm

Isherwood, not Ben.