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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It's All Your Fault, Tyler Price!
The Hudson Theatre (11/7 - 12/15) | ||
Leslie Odom, Jr. The Christmas Tour - Deck the Hall Holiday Concerts
Walt Disney Concert Hall (12/1 - 12/1) | ||
Star Wars in Concert John Williams Spotlight
Walt Disney Concert Hall (11/21 - 11/24) | ||
MOMologues The Musical
The Pico (11/14 - 11/15) | ||
Strauss' Heroic Journey
Walt Disney Concert Hall (11/8 - 11/10) | ||
Angels In America
The Actors Company (11/8 - 11/17) LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN
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Anatomy of Gray
Mira Costa High School (11/8 - 11/16)
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Back to the Future
Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Segerstrom Hall (12/26 - 1/5) | ||
Bella Cucina
Bella Cucina Italian Restaurant (11/23 - 11/23) | ||
The Lao Tizer Quartet
Boston Court Performing Arts Center-Marjorie Branson Performance Space (12/7 - 12/7) | ||
Pasadena Symphony: Rhapsody in Blue
Ambassador Auditorium (11/16 - 11/16) | ||
Donavon Frankenreiter
The Canyon – Agoura Hills (12/28 - 12/28) | ||
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