The Last Five Years 2002

Opened: March 3, 2002
Closing: May 05, 2002

The Last Five Years - 2002 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Minetta Lane Theatre
16 Minetta Lane New York, NY 10012

A man, a woman, a marriage…which lasted five years. The story, told in the exuberant and heart-rending songs of Jason Robert Brown, tells the story of the five years of a marriage, from intense love to a final, painful separation. However, there’s an intriguing twist: the man lives the five years from beginning to end, but the woman lives the five years backward, from end to beginning. Their “times” correspond only once, signaled by a remarkable duet.

A “must-see…and hear.”

The Last Five Years - 2002 - Off-Broadway Cast

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The Last Five Years FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of The Last Five Years have there been?
The Last Five Years has had 6 productions including Off-Broadway which opened in 2002, Off-Broadway which opened in 2002, London Fringe which opened in 2006, Off-Broadway which opened in 2013, West End which opened in 2016 and West End which opened in 2021.
What awards has The Last Five Years been nominated for?
The Last Five Years has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Musical at the Drama Desk Awards.
What awards has The Last Five Years won?
The Last Five Years has won the Outstanding Musical award at the Drama Desk Awards.

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