A question about The Last Five Years
A question about The Last Five Years
winston89
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/18/06
#1A question about The Last Five Years
Posted: 4/11/13 at 4:47pm
I have a question about The Last Five Years.
I know a couple of things about the show. That it's about a relationship and one storyline is told in cronological order while the other one is in reverse cronological order. And, I have had heard a couple of songs from the score here and there over the years. With that being said, if I pretty much have little knowledge of the show, would I still be able to follow what's going on if I sit down and just enjoy the show? Or does it require some research prior to seeing it?
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#2A question about The Last Five Years
Posted: 4/11/13 at 4:49pmSince you know the structure of the show going in, you will be fine.
"I shall stay until the wind changes."
Broadway Star Joined: 12/31/69
#2A question about The Last Five Years
Posted: 4/11/13 at 5:24pmIf a show ever requires you to have certain knowledge going in, that is a BAD show.
heytravistravis
Chorus Member Joined: 9/17/12
#3A question about The Last Five Years
Posted: 4/12/13 at 5:57pm
I went in knowing pretty much the same you said you know, and I enjoyed it VERY much. Excellent performances, dazzling production, and is a beautiful score.
I don't think you need to go in knowing anything, the reverse chronological story becomes clear half-way through.
Born to speak all mirth and no matter
Wildcard
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/21/06
#4A question about The Last Five Years
Posted: 4/12/13 at 6:14pmI saw a benefit of this show with 4 women and 4 men playing the roles at the same time (among them Tracie Thoms, Eden Espinosa, etc) and I still was able to follow the story.
