Photo Flash: Kokandy Productions' THE LAST FIVE YEARS, Now Playing Through 8/25

Kokandy Productions present the musical "The Last Five Years", now through August 25 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. Traditionally, "The Last Five Years" is performed by two actors accompanied by musicians; the Kokandy Productions concept has cast Jim DeSelm and Allison Hendrix to portray Jamie and Catherine respectively as well as accompany their performance on two pianos. Check out a first look below!

John D. Glover directs, DeSelm and Hendrix are co-musical directors and K. Hannah Friedman serves as assistant director. Tickets are $32 and are available at www.theaterwit.org or by calling 773-974-8150. For additional information visit www.kokandyproductions.com.

Penned by Jason Robert Brown, "The Last Five Years" is a semi-autobiographical one-act look at Brown's own failed marriage told through the story of Jamie Wellerstein and Catherine Hiatt's five-year relationship. The piece plays with the chronology of their tale, with Jamie beginning his story when they meet for the first time while Catherine's tale starts with the couple's divorce. Songs drive the differing storylines with Jamie and Catherine singing separately except in the middle for their their wedding ("The Next Ten Minutes").

"The Last Five Years" premiered in 2001 and received a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music and Outstanding Lyrics. It also received a Lucille Lurtel Award for Outstanding Musical.

Kokandy Productions proudly presents the musical "The Last Five Years", August 2 through 25 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. There is one preview on Thursday, August 1 at 8 p.m. Press night is Friday, August 2 at 8 p.m. Regular run performances are Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. There are three additional performances on Wednesday Aug. 14 at 8 p.m. and Saturday Aug. 10 and 24 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $32 and are available at www.theaterwit.org or by calling 773-974-8150. For additional information visit www.kokandyproductions.com.