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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History Fort Lauderdale presents “Wild Florida,” A Fine Art Exhibit
History Fort Lauderdale/New River Inn (7/11 - 9/8) | ||
The Cher Show
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (1/7 - 1/12) | ||
Funny Girl
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (1/28 - 2/2) | ||
The Book of Mormon
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (3/11 - 3/16) | ||
FST Improv Presents FREEDOM! Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Laughter
BOWNE'S LAB (7/6 - 7/6) | ||
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella
Orange Park Community Theatre (5/31 - 6/23) | ||
42nd Street
The Naples Players (6/26 - 7/21) | ||
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