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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The Hudson Theatre (11/7 - 12/15) | ||
Star Wars in Concert John Williams Spotlight
Walt Disney Concert Hall (11/21 - 11/24) | ||
Leslie Odom, Jr. The Christmas Tour - Deck the Hall Holiday Concerts
Walt Disney Concert Hall (12/1 - 12/1) | ||
Dramarama
The Canyon – Agoura Hills (12/27 - 12/27) | ||
KODO
Walt Disney Concert Hall (2/4 - 2/4) | ||
The Diary of Anne Frank
Desert Theatreworks (4/4 - 4/13) | ||
Music @ The Playhouse: Tesserae Baroque – Musica Secreta
Sierra Madre Playhouse (12/7 - 12/7) | ||
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Santa Monica Playhouse (12/31 - 12/31) | ||
123 Andrés
Lovelace Studio Theater at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (1/26 - 1/26) | ||
Don't Touch My Hair
Atwater Village Theatre (2/13 - 2/24) | ||
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