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Sting BIO

Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner CBE, known as Sting, is an English musician and actor. He was the principal songwriter, lead singer, and bassist for the new wave rock band the Police from 1977 to 1984, and launched a solo career in 1985. He has included elements of rock, jazz, reggae, classical, new-age and worldbeat in his music.

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Sting STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
Jackie White [Replacement]

Sting Productions

 
[Broadway, 2014]
Music and Lyrics

Writing


Sting Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Music

Sting, The Last Ship

Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Sting, The Last Ship

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Sting News


The Contemporary American Theater Festival Reveals July 2024 Season

The Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) has announced its 2024 July season, featuring three new plays and an offering in two parts. In addition to these five mainstage experiences, the Festival is co-producing a bonus multidisciplinary experience.
Charles W. Eisemann Center For Performing Arts Announces EISEMANN CENTER PRESENTS Lineup For 2024-2025 Season

Discover the exciting lineup for the 2024-2025 season at the CHARLES W. EISEMANN CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS. Single tickets are now available for a diverse range of performances and events.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! is a Thrilling Spectacle with So-So Songs

What did our critic think of MOULIN ROUGE! at National Tour At Marcus Center? Are you a millennial who listened to “Elephant Love Medley” on repeat? Then this perspective is for you. But quickly, for those who need some background: Moulin Rouge! is the tragic love story of a poor writer, Christian, and the Moulin Rouge’s star burlesque performer, Satine.
John Legend Set to Perform at The Muny in September

The Muny will present EGOT-winning, critically acclaimed, multiplatinum  musician John Legend on its iconic James S. McDonnell Stage for John Legend: A Night of Songs and Stories With the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Nigel Planer Joins CELEBRATING LIONEL BART at JW3

Nigel Planer will join a top West End line up, in a magical and nostalgic musical theatre evening celebrating the great music of songwriter Lionel Bart - Celebrating Lionel Bart, for one night only, 8pm on Sunday 7 July at JW3.
Video: Watch 'King of Pain' from MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE at New York City Center

Watch the ZooNation dancers, including Gavin Vincent, perform Sting's 'King Of Pain' from Message in a Bottle at New York City Center in the video here!
Mariah Carey's PORTRAIT OF A PORTRAIT to Debut on Audible

Legendary singer-songwriter Mariah Carey joins Audible's 'Words + Music' series in the latest installment, 'Portrait of a Portrait'.
Rhea Norwood, Layton Williams, and More Will Join CABARET in London

New principal casting has been announced for the West End production of CABARET at the KIT KAT CLUB. Learn more about the cast here!
Photos: Sting and the Cast of MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE Take Opening Night Bows at New York City Center

Sting and the cast of Message in a Bottle took their opening night bows at New York City Center last night. Check out BroadwayWorld's exclusive photos here!
Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman & More to Star in ICEBOY! at Joe's Pub

Catch Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman, Alex Brightman, and Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer in the new musical ICEBOY! at Joe's Pub. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets!
Suzan-Lori Parks, Twyla Tharp, Michael Cerveris & More Set for Little Island 2024 Summer Season

Little Island's annual, four-month-long summer season of world premieres, kicking off June 1, will feature a total of nine newly commissioned pieces. See programming!
Review: MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE Proves that Great Dance and Music is Really All You Need

What did our critic think of 'MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE PROVES' THAT GREAT DANCE AND MUSIC IS REALLY ALL YOU NEED at New York City Center?
Staller Center Announces New Fall 2024 Season Featuring Wanda Sykes, Renée Elise Goldsberry and More

The Fall 2024 Season at the Staller Center includes an extensive assortment of astounding artists and performances, including countless musicians, comedy, jazz, dance performances, and family experiences.
Video: Get A First Look At 'Roxanne' from New York City Center's MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE

Watch the dancers of MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE rock the house in Sting's 'Roxanne,' with with street dance-infused choreography by Kate Prince in this all-new video.
Nibal Malshi's Quintet To Play Flushing Town Hall in May

Experience the diverse sounds of the Middle East at Flushing Town Hall with the acclaimed Nibal Malshi Quintet in May. Learn more about the performance!
FUNNY GIRL, & JULIET, and More Set For Overture Center's 20th Anniversary Season Lineup

Overture Center has revealed its 20th Anniversary 2024/25 season. Broadway at Overture welcomes back audience-favorite “Wicked,” also celebrating its 20th anniversary year, and includes the Wisconsin premieres of “& Juliet,” “Shucked” and “The Neil Diamond Musical: A Beautiful Noise.”
Japanese Avant Pop Maestro Cornelius Returns With 'Sketch for Spring' Lead Single

Japanese avant pop maestro Cornelius celebrates 30 years as one of music’s most compelling songwriters, producers, and performers wit for Spring. The lead single from his magical new LP, Ethereal Essence, is the latest turning point in an already celebrated and iconoclastic career. Listen to the song here!
Rosemary Loar Will Release New Album at Chelsea Table + Stage

Rosemary Loar will release her 9th Album/CD, Vagabond Heart (Coraçāo Vagabundo) on Friday, May 3rd @ 7pm at Chelsea Table + Stage. 
Theo Von to Return to Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas for 'Return of the Rat' Tour

Stand-up comedian and podcast host, Theo Von has announced his highly-anticipated return to Resorts World Theatre inside Resorts World Las Vegas. Following his sold-out debut at the venue in October 2023, Von will bring his “Return of the Rat” Tour back to the Las Vegas Strip for two back-to-back, can’t-miss shows over Independence Day Weekend on Friday, July 5, 2024, and Saturday, July 6, 2024.
Kenita R. Miller, Julia Murney and More Will Take Part in WATCHER IN THE WOODS Reading

Producers announced an industry reading of the new musical in development WATCHER IN THE WOODS. Check out all of the details on who will star and who leads the creative team here.

Sting FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Sting been in?

Sting has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Sting been in?

Sting has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Sting been nominated for?

Sting has been nominated for Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards for The Last Ship.

How many shows has Sting written?

Sting has written 1 shows including The Last Ship (Composer).

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