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Sting Never Gave Up on His Musical ‘The Last Ship.’ Now It’s Back

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By Alan Light 
| The New York Times
Back in 2014, not even Sting could rescue his Broadway show, “The Last Ship.” As the box office numbers dipped, he stepped into the production, hoping his fans would flock to the theater to see him onstage. But his time was limited because of a scheduled tour, so when that gambit fell short, the show was forced to close after 105 performances, costing its producers $15 million. And yet “The Last Ship” has refused to sink.
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The ‘Michael’ Jackson Biopic Tells the Story Fans Want to Hear. But At What Cost?

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By Alan Light 
| Yahoo Entertainment
An Honest Review of the Michael MovieGlen Wilson/Lionsgate What do we want from biopics about pop stars? Are we looking for a thorough and thoughtful retelling of the life of an important historical figure? A psychological examination of a creative force? Or do we just crave a celebration of music that we love and an opportunity to revel in songs that may have changed our lives?
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Library books

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By Jim Windolf , Paul Rees , Alan Light 
| The Journal Gazette
These new works about music history are available at the Allen County Public Library. “On the Record: Music That Changed America” by Anna Harwell Celenza Across two centuries of American life, this historical analysis traces how influential songs and compositions shaped politics, social movements, and cultural change, underscoring music’s role in challenging injustice and defining national identity.
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