The Last Five Years

A richly detailed portrait of a young couple’s first marriage comes to life in Jason Robert Brown’s strikingly personal, award-winning musical The Last Five Years. Cathy, an actress, and Jamie, a writer, meet in their early twenties and become smitten, entwined, committed, and eventually – separated. In this innovatively structured show, Jamie begins at the start of their relationship and Cathy at the end. The Last Five Years is a powerfully relatable and deeply romantic story told through intricate, engaging songs that inspire you to lean in and catch every clever turn of phrase.

REVIEWS

"Brimming with persistent melodies, throughout lyrics and a heartfelt, compelling story." – Associated Press

"Jason Robert Brown turns a modest, 80-minute, two-character musical into a richly satisfying emotional journey." – TIME Magazine

"It's instantly clear... that this poignant, richly dramatic and piercingly honest two-character show is destined to be a hit." – The Chicago Sun-Times

"Jaw-dropping!  A gem of a show." – New York Magazine