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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.
- Jason Robert Brown
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Videos
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Funny Girl
Kennedy Center [Opera House] (6/25 - 7/14) | |
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Marjorie Prime
Prologue Theatre (4/26 - 5/19) | |
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The Matchbox Magic Flute
Shakespeare Theatre Company (5/21 - 6/16) | |
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Mummy in the Closet: Evita's Return
GALA Hispanic Theatre (5/9 - 6/9) | |
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Pasión y Fuego: The Music of Spain
Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (6/15 - 6/15) CONCERT
PHOTOS
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The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence
Arena Stage (6/6 - 7/14) | |
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American Psycho
Monumental Theatre Company (6/22 - 7/15) | |
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The Elephant in the Room
Keegan Theatre (6/6 - 6/22) | |
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Problems Between Sisters
Studio Theatre (5/8 - 6/16) | |
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Shear Madness
Theater Lab at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (10/3 - 9/29) | |
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