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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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The Way It Is...Now
Venus Cabaret Theater (4/19 - 4/20) | |
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Physician Magician
Rhapsody Theater (5/2 - 6/1) | |
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The Way It Is...Now
Venus Cabaret Theatre (4/19 - 4/20) | |
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The Cher Show
Peoria Civic Center (6/4 - 6/5) | |
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David Sedaris
Raue Center For The Arts (10/23 - 10/23) | |
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Murder in the Cathedral
City Lit Theater (5/3 - 6/16) | |
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Panther in the Sky
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble (5/1 - 4/18) | |
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Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil
Goodman Theatre's Albert Theatre (6/25 - 8/11) | |
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