Singer Sting is "a huge presence" in the Broadway musical he wrote and now appears in, according to one review. The ex-Police frontman is "electrifying in his two big solos" and has had a "galvanising impact" on the cast of The Last Ship, Variety's critic wrote. "Sting seems very much in his element," said USA Today's reviewer, praising the "blazing charisma" he gives his role. The 63-year-old is playing shipyard foreman Jackie White in his self-penned musical until 24 January. Previously lacklustre ticket sales have seen a boost since the singer confirmed he was joining the show for a limited period. According to the New York Times, "weekly takings have gone up by a couple hundred thousand dollars" since his first performance on 9 December. Despite this, its reviewer continued, "Sting's presence doesn't alter the chemistry of the show in any significant way"...

Two festival performances have been confirmed for Sting's summer 2015 tour! On July 21, he will play the Festival Collisioni in Barolo, followed by the Pistoia Blues Festival in Pistoia on July 24. Tickets will go on sale exclusively to Sting.com fan club members beginning tomorrow, December 20 at 10AM (local time). Tickets will be available to the public on Monday, December 22 at 11AM (local time). Stay tuned in the New Year as additional tour dates will be announced. See you on the road!