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The Last Five Years 2013

Opened: April 2, 2013
Closing: May 18, 2013

The Last Five Years - 2013 Off-Broadway History , Info & More


Second Stage - Tony Kiser Theatre
305 West 43rd Street New York, NY 10036

Jason Robert Brown's contemporary musical THE LAST FIVE YEARS tells the emotionally powerful story of two twenty-something New Yorkers who dive head first into a marriage fueled by the optimism that comes with finding the one. But in a city where professional and personal passions collide and only the strongest relationships survive, navigating the waters of love and matrimony can sometimes prove too much. Funny, honest and intimate, with an exuberantly romantic score, THE LAST FIVE YEARS takes a bold look at one young couple's hope that love endures the test of time.



THE LAST FIVE YEARS premiered off-Broadway at the Minetta Lane Theatre in 2002 in a production starring Norbert Leo Butz and Sherie Rene Scott, directed by Daisy Prince. The musical received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music and Outstanding Lyrics, and was nominated for five additional Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Musical. THE LAST FIVE YEARS was also nominated for the Outer Critics Circle Award and the Lortel Award for Outstanding Musical.








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BWW Flashback: Second Stage's THE LAST FIVE YEARS Ends Extended Run Today; Ghostlight Set for New Recording, Film
by BWW Special Coverage - May 18, 2013


In May, it was announced that Ghostlight Records will preserve the hit Second Stage Theatre production of The Last Five Years, created and directed by Jason Robert Brown. Second Stage Theatre has extended this production starring Adam Kantor and Betsy Wolfe three times. The Last Five Years is performed at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theatre (305 West 43rd street) through today, May 18, 2013. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you a flashback of the musical's run off-Broadway!

Ghostlight Will Release THE LAST FIVE YEARS, With Betsy Wolfe and Adam Kantor, This Summer
by Kelsey Denette - May 1, 2013


Ghostlight Records will preserve the hit Second Stage Theatre production of The Last Five Years, created and directed by Jason Robert Brown. Second Stage Theatre has extended this production starring Adam Kantor and Betsy Wolfe three times.

Second Stage Extends THE LAST FIVE YEARS Again Through 5/18
by Nicole Rosky - April 11, 2013


Second Stage Theatre's acclaimed production of Jason Robert Brown's musical, THE LAST FIVE YEARS, has received a third and final one-week extension, and will now end its run on Saturday, May 18. The musical has broken box office records for the off-Broadway institution and ranks among the longest-running productions in Second Stage's 34 year history.

TV: On the Scene at THE LAST FIVE YEARS Opening Night- Adam Kantor, Betsy Wolfe & More!
by Nicole Rosky - April 3, 2013


Second Stage Theatre's production of Jason Robert Brown's musical, The Last Five Years, plays through Sunday, May 12 at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theatre (305 West 43rd street). The highly anticipated revival officially opened last night, April 2. Starring Adam Kantor and Betsy Wolfe, the beloved two-character musical, which has received more than 500 regional productions and 3,000 performances around the world, returns to New York City after eleven years in an all-new staging directed by MR. Brown. BroadwayWorld was there to chat with Kantor, Wolfe and Brown and opening night and you can check out all of the excitement below!

Review Roundup: Second Stage's THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Nicole Rosky - April 3, 2013


Let's see what the critics had to say...

TV: Sneak Peek of Adam Kantor & Betsy Wolfe in Jason Robert Brown-Helmed THE LAST FIVE YEARS- Highlights!
by Nicole Rosky - April 2, 2013


Second Stage Theatre's production of Jason Robert Brown's musical, The Last Five Years, plays through Sunday, May 12 at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theatre (305 West 43rd street). The highly anticipated revival will officially open tonight, April 2. Starring Adam Kantor and Betsy Wolfe, the beloved two-character musical, which has received more than 500 regional productions and 3,000 performances around the world, is returning to New York City after eleven years in an all-new staging directed by Mr. Brown. BroadwayWorld brings you just-released highlights below!

THE LAST FIVE YEARS Opens Tonight at Second Stage Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 2, 2013


Due to extremely high ticket demand, Second Stage Theatre's production of Jason Robert Brown's musical, The Last Five Years, has been extended for one additional week through Sunday, April 28. The highly anticipated revival began preview performances on March 7 and officially opens tonight, April 2.

STAGE TUBE: Betsy Wolfe & Adam Kantor Sing More from THE LAST FIVE YEARS!
by Sally Henry Fuller - March 26, 2013


Stars of Second Stage Theatre's The Last Five Years, Betsy Wolfe and Adam Kantor, recently recorded the cast album for their production and then sat down to talk about it. Watch Kantor perform 'Shiksa Goddess,' then Wolfe joins him in a portion of 'Goodbye Until Tomorrow/I Could Never Rescue You.'

Photo Flash: First Look at Betsy Wolfe & Adam Kantor in THE LAST FIVE YEARS!
by Nicole Rosky - March 19, 2013


Second Stage Theatre's production of Jason Robert Brown's musical, The Last Five Years, plays through Sunday, May 12 at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theatre (305 West 43rd street). The highly anticipated revival will officially open on April 2. Starring Adam Kantor and Betsy Wolfe, the beloved two-character musical, which has received more than 500 regional productions and 3,000 performances around the world, is returning to New York City after eleven years in an all-new staging directed by Mr. Brown. The Last Five Years will be performed. Tickets are available at www.2ST.com or by calling the box office at 212-246-4422. BroadwayWorld brings you just-released production shots below!

Second Stage Extends THE LAST FIVE YEARS Through 5/12
by Nicole Rosky - March 15, 2013


Due to extremely high ticket demand, Second Stage Theatre's production of JASON ROBERT BROWN's musical, THE LAST FIVE YEARS, has been extended a second time for an additional two weeks through Sunday, May 12. The highly anticipated revival will officially open on April 2.

THE LAST FIVE YEARS Extends One Week thru 4/28 at Second Stage Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 4, 2013


Due to extremely high ticket demand, Second Stage Theatre's upcoming production of Jason Robert Brown's musical, The Last Five Years, has been extended for one additional week through Sunday, April 28. The highly anticipated revival will begin preview performances on March 7 and will officially open on April 2.

STAGE TUBE: Betsy Wolfe Sings 'Goodbye Until Tomorrow' from THE LAST FIVE YEARS
by Nicole Rosky - February 21, 2013


In the video below, watch Wolfe sing through 'Goodbye Until Tomorrow' accompanied by composer Jason Robert Brown!

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek at THE LAST FIVE YEARS - Adam Kantor and Betsy Wolfe Sing 'The Next Ten Minutes'
by Kelsey Denette - February 14, 2013


Adam Kantor (Rent) and Betsy Wolfe (The Mystery of Edwin Drood) will co-star in the highly anticipated revival of Jason Robert Brown's musical The Last Five Years at Second Stage Theatre. Hear the duo sing 'The Next Ten Minutes,' accompanied by composer Jason Robert Brown, below!

STAGE TUBE: Watch Betsy Wolfe & Adam Kantor Sing THE LAST FIVE YEARS!
by Nicole Rosky - February 7, 2013


Adam Kantor (Rent) and Betsy Wolfe (The Mystery of Edwin Drood) will co-star in the highly anticipated revival of Jason Robert Brown's musical The Last Five Years at Second Stage Theatre. The beloved two-character musical, which has received more than 500 regional productions and 3,000 performances around the world, is returning to New York City after eleven years in an all-new staging directed by MR. Brown. The Last Five Years will begin previews on Thursday, March 7 at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theatre (305 West 43rd street). Opening night is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2 at 7pm. In the video below, watch Wolfe and Kantor sing from the musical accompanied by composer Jason Robert Brown!

Single Tickets Go On Sale Tomorrow for THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Second Stage Theatre
by Kelsey Denette - January 18, 2013


Single tickets will go on sale to the general public for Second Stage Theatre's revival of JASON ROBERT BROWN's musical THE LAST FIVE YEARS on Saturday, January 19th at 10am. Starring ADAM KANTOR and BETSY WOLFE, the beloved two-character musical, which has received more than 500 regional productions and 3,000 performances around the world, is returning to New York City after eleven years in an all-new staging directed by Mr. Brown. THE LAST FIVE YEARS will begin previews on Thursday, March 7 at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theatre (305 West 43rd street). Opening night is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2 at 7pm.

Adam Kantor & Betsy Wolfe to Lead THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Second Stage; Opens April 2!
by Nicole Rosky - December 17, 2012


ADAM KANTOR (Rent) and BETSY WOLFE (The Mystery of Edwin Drood) will co-star in the highly anticipated revival of JASON ROBERT BROWN's musical THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Second Stage Theatre. The beloved two-character musical, which has received more than 500 regional productions and 3,000 performances around the world, is returning to New York City after eleven years in an all-new staging directed by Mr. Brown. THE LAST FIVE YEARS will begin previews on Thursday, March 7 at Second Stage's Tony Kiser Theatre (305 West 43rd street). Opening night is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2 at 7pm.

Jason Robert Brown to Direct THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Second Stage in Spring 2013
by Nicole Rosky - May 30, 2012


Second Stage Theatre (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director) has just announced that Jason Robert Brown's musical THE LAST FIVE YEARS has been added to the company's upcoming 2012-2013 season. The musical, which has not been seen in New York City since its brief off-Broadway run over ten years ago, will be directed by Mr. Brown.

The Last Five Years FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in The Last Five Years and what's the order?
Still Hurting
Shiksa Goddess
See I'm Smiling
Moving Too Fast
A Part of That
The Schmuel Song
A Summer in Ohio
The Next Ten Minutes
A Miracle Would Happen
When You Come Home to Me
Climbing Uphill
If I Didn't Believe in You
I Can Do Better Than That
Nobody Needs to Know
Goodbye Until Tomorrow
I Could Never Rescue You
Irish Girls
Still Hurting
Shiksa Goddess
See I'm Smiling
Moving Too Fast
A Part of That
The Schmuel Song
A Summer in Ohio
The Next Ten Minutes
Climbing Uphill
If I Didn't Believe in You
I Can Do Better Than That
Nobody Needs to Know
Goodbye Until Tomorrow/I Could Never Rescue You

The Last Five Years History

Other Productions of The Last Five Years

2002   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2006   London Fringe London Revival
London Fringe
2013   Off-Broadway Second Stage Theatre Production
Off-Broadway
2016   West End West End Production
West End
2021   West End Vaudeville Theatre Transfer
West End
2025   Broadway Broadway Premiere Production
Broadway

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