THE LAST SHIP Reviews
THE LAST SHIP Reviews
THE LAST SHIP Reviews#1
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!
THE LAST SHIP Reviews#2
Posted: 10/26/14 at 6:31pmIt 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?
Understudy Joined: 6/25/08
THE LAST SHIP Reviews#3
Posted: 10/26/14 at 6:32pmI agree it was dreadful, tedious and repetitious. I predict lots of reviews about "sinking ships and leaky ships"
THE LAST SHIP Reviews#4
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
THE LAST SHIP Reviews#5
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
THE LAST SHIP Reviews#6
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
THE LAST SHIP Reviews#7
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
THE LAST SHIP Reviews#8
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
THE LAST SHIP Reviews#11
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
THE LAST SHIP Reviews#12
Posted: 10/26/14 at 9:05pmI'm surprised. I had a hard time keeping my eyes open. But good for them. It's a well-done show.
THE LAST SHIP Reviews#13
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
THE LAST SHIP Reviews#14
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
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
THE LAST SHIP Reviews#15
Posted: 10/26/14 at 9:58pmWhat did God (Ben Brantley) have to say?
NYT#17
Posted: 10/26/14 at 10:00pmhttp://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
NYT#19
Posted: 10/26/14 at 10:44pmIt's mixed but certainly has pull quotes.
Broadway Star Joined: 6/5/03
NYT#20
Posted: 10/26/14 at 10:53pmI 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.
NYT#21
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?
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/4/04
NYT#23
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.
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