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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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Farmers Alley Theatre (6/12 - 6/23) | ||
Spring Awakening
The Flint Repertory Theatre (6/7 - 6/23) | ||
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!
The Encore Musical Theatre Company (6/6 - 6/30)
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Guys and Dolls
The Berman Center for Performing Arts (7/12 - 7/21) | ||
Eurydice
Flint Community Players (6/13 - 6/23) | ||
Memphis
Birmingham Village Players (9/6 - 9/22) | ||
Chicago
Wharton Center for Performing Arts (4/8 - 4/13) | ||
Mean Girls (Non-Equity)
Fisher Theatre (11/19 - 11/24) | ||
Jim Jefferies Give ‘em What They Want Tour
Fisher Theatre (9/27 - 9/27) | ||
Life of Pi
Wharton Center for Performing Arts (3/11 - 3/16) | ||
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