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Sting and Shaggy Unite for 'The Last Ship' Revival

11/13/2025

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Gordon Sumner (Sting) will co-star with Shaggy in a revival of The Last Ship at the Metropolitan Opera House, June 9–14, 2026, with Shaggy as Ferryman.
The musical, inspired by Sting's upbringing in Wallsend, portrays a community facing the closure of their shipyard.
Barney Norris wrote the revised book, and Sting updated the songs.
Sting plays Jackie White, foreman, with set design by 59 Studio and choreography by Rebecca Howell.

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Story summary

Gordon Sumner (Sting) will co-star with Shaggy in a revival of The Last Ship at the Metropolitan Opera House, June 9–14, 2026, with Shaggy as Ferryman.
The musical, inspired by Sting's upbringing in Wallsend, portrays a community facing the closure of their shipyard.
Barney Norris wrote the revised book, and Sting updated the songs.
Sting plays Jackie White, foreman, with set design by 59 Studio and choreography by Rebecca Howell.