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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Rigoletto
Aaron & Cecile Goldman Theater (12/7 - 12/15) | ||
Prayer for the French Republic
Theater J (10/30 - 11/24) | ||
Max Richter with the American Contemporary Music Ensemble
Concert Hall at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (5/2 - 5/2) | ||
Alison Brown
Hylton Performing Arts Center (3/29 - 3/29) | ||
Lýkos Ánthrōpos by Bob Bartlett
Congressional Cemetery (10/31 - 11/24) | ||
The Peking Acrobats
Center for the Arts at George Mason University (3/9 - 3/9) | ||
A Peacock Among Pigeons: Celebrating 50 Years of Pride
Concert Hall at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (5/21 - 5/22) | ||
The Magic Duel
Mayflower Hotel (10/17 - 12/25) | ||
Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel: A Few of Our Favorite Things
Hylton Performing Arts Center (3/2 - 3/2) | ||
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