Sting believes modern deindustrialization has led to the rise of toxic masculinity, lamenting that we've 'lost that direction for our energy.'
The singer made the comments while announcing that his shipbuilding musical, The Last Ship, will return to London's West End this fall.
Sting at the Paramount+ "MobLand" New York Premiere at SVA Theatre on March 31, 2025 in New York, New York.
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For the past decade, Sting has been mounting versions of his Tony-nominated musical, The Last Ship, all around the world, even stepping in to play the lead role of Jackie White in several productions and tours.
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The Grammy-winning singer is currently preparing for the West End premiere in London of his musical "The Last Ship."
Sting suggests deindustrialisation and the decline of physical labor may contribute to toxic traits in modern masculinity,…
