The Last Five

The Last Five Years is a musical by Jason Robert Brown that premiered in 2001 at Chicago's Northlight Theatre before being produced Off-Broadway in 2002. The story depicts the five-year relationship between Jamie Wellerstein, a novelist, and Cathy Hiatt, an aspiring actress, using a unique narrative structure where Jamie's experiences unfold chronologically while Cathy's unfold in reverse. The show has gained notable acclaim since its debut, with various productions worldwide, including a planned Broadway run in 2025, and has won multiple awards such as the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music and Lyrics.

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