How well do you know The Last Five Years? This unique musical by Jason Robert Brown follows the emotional journey of Jamie and Cathy, told from two opposite perspectives. With its distinctive storytelling, unforgettable songs, and critically acclaimed productions, it's a favorite among musical theatre fans. Test your knowledge about the show’s timeline, film adaptation, and its upcoming Broadway revival.
Adaptations
- The 2014 film adaptation of The Last Five Years starred Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan, bringing the musical to a broader audience.
- The new Broadway production of 'The Last Five Years', scheduled to open in the spring of 2025, stars Nick Jonas as Jamie and Adrienne Warren as Cathy.
- Director Whitney White is set to direct the 2025 Broadway production of 'The Last Five Years' at the Hudson Theatre.
- The 2025 Broadway revival of 'The Last Five Years' will see its preview performances beginning on March 18, leading up to an official opening on April 6.
- The film adaptation of 'The Last Five Years' was directed by Richard LaGravenese.
International Productions
- In 2018 and 2019, 'The Last Five Years' was performed in São Paulo, Brazil under the title 'Os Últimos 5 Anos', winning several major Brazilian theater awards.
- The Last Five Years had its international debut in Manila, Philippines in 2003, and has since been staged in diverse locations such as Hong Kong, Denmark, France, Sweden, Switzerland, and Germany.
Musical Composition
- The Last Five Years, a musical by Jason Robert Brown, uses a unique structure of storytelling where Jamie's story progresses chronologically while Cathy's story unfolds in reverse.
- The pivotal song in the musical where Jamie and Cathy's timelines intersect and they physically interact on stage is during their wedding, performing 'The Next Ten Minutes'.
- The cast album for The Last Five Years released by Sh-K-Boom Records in April 2002 features the original Off-Broadway cast.
Notable Tours
- The 20th anniversary concert of 'The Last Five Years' was held in May 2021 featuring original stars Norbert Leo Butz and Lauren Kennedy, streamed online via YouTube.
Production Facts
- The musical originally premiered at Chicago's Northlight Theatre in 2001 before making its Off-Broadway debut in March 2002, earning critical acclaim.
- The film version of 'The Last Five Years' premiered at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival and was later released in theatres in 2015.
