Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS (Opening Night) at Civic Center Little Theatre
Now on stage at the Civic Center Little Theatre, featuring Oklahoma's own Erin Elizabeth Clemons!
Southern Plains Productions wraps up the 25-26 season with Jason Robert Brown's The Last Five Years. It takes true storytellers to bring this show to life, and my friends... this production does exactly that! Featuring Broadway alum and Oklahoma's own Erin Elizabeth Clemons as Cathy and Tristan McIntyre as Jamie, this story takes us on a journey starting at the end of the marriage (Cathy) and the beginning of the relationship (Jamie) in the same moment. Cathy and Jamie connect on the same wavelength only when they were most in love and there for each other. Both Erin and Tristan captivated the audience living in each of those time fragments through song. Hearing these beautiful voices up close in an intimate stage setting really invites us into what emotions Cathy and Jamie were feeling about life passing by, their feelings for each other, and whether happiness or success can really be attained if you live in the shadow of a partner.
This beautiful production, directed by Cameron King, is a must-see! It will make you laugh, cry, and most of all think about how we spend our time with the people around us. From the backing visuals of Erin and Tristan as Cathy and Jamie happily married to the phenomenal storytelling on stage, the power they both bring is absolute magic! You can really see and feel the love put into this production. Congratulations and Happy Opening!
Southern Plains Productions' The Last Five Years runs from May 29 - June 6, 2026! Trust me, you don't want to miss it!
Special shout-out to the band and behind-the-scenes team:
Band
Conductor/Piano: Eric Grigg
Guitar: Jeff Kirbas
Bass: Nelson Gonzalez
Violin: Katie Barrick
Cello 1: Rob Bradshaw
Cello 2: Victoria Day
Costume Design: Yuanting Zhao
Lighting Design: Carson Decker
Sound Design: Dee Eti-Williams
Casting: Bombshell Casting Co. and Cassandra Magurie, CSA
Scenic Design: Ningnig Yang
Projection Design: Abby Yu Bi
Technical Direction: Rachel Hauser
Stage Management: Sara Ramirez Correal
Music Direction: Eric Grigg
Choreography: Hui Cha Poos
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