The Last Five Years, a poignant and unconventional musical by Jason Robert Brown, explores the complexities of love and relationships through a fragmented timeline. Unlike traditional musicals, the story unfolds from two perspectives, never quite meeting in the middle. Cathy, a passionate and ambitious actress, recounts the relationship chronologically, from the exhilarating beginnings of their love to the heartbreaking realization of its demise.
Meanwhile, Jamie, a successful but self-absorbed novelist, tells his story in reverse order, starting at the painful point of separation and rewinding to the initial spark of their connection. Through their interwoven songs, the audience witnesses both the highs and lows of their relationship, the misunderstandings and missed connections that ultimately lead to their downfall.
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Some Like it Hot
Playhouse Square (11/5 - 11/24) | ||
'Twas The Night Before... by Cirque du Soleil
Playhouse Square (12/4 - 12/15) | ||
The Music of John Williams
Severance Music Center (2/14 - 2/16) | ||
Janáček's Jenůfa
Severance Music Center (5/17 - 5/25) | ||
A Chorus Line
Senney Theater (7/11 - 8/10) | ||
Adès Conducts Adès
Severance Music Center (2/20 - 2/22) | ||
Haydn & Strauss
Severance Music Center (3/13 - 3/15) | ||
Haydn & Stravinsky
Severance Music Center (3/14 - 3/14) | ||
Ax Plays Mozart
Severance Music Center (12/5 - 12/7) | ||
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