The Last 5 Years examines the remnants of the five-year relationship between Cathy Hiatt and Jamie Wellerstein. The musical opens as Cathy is lamenting the end of the couple's marriage, and then shifts to Jamie's perspective at the beginning of the relationship. As the show progresses, Jamie and Cathy's timelines drift together, cross, and then drift apart again. The musical ends as Jamie leaves Cathy for the last time, and as Cathy kisses Jamie goodbye after their incredible first date.

The Last 5 Years was written by Jason Robert Brown, and won the New York Drama Desk Award for Best Music and Lyrics is 2001. Variety called the show "short, bittersweet, and nearly perfect". Richard Ouzounian (Toronto Star) said "The music will grab you, the lyrics are laugh-out loud witty...Give this one a chance!" The contemporary score, presented by a cast of only two and an orchestra of six, will haunt you long after you leave the theatre.

 

REHEARSAL VIDEOS!
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"He said, she said"
May 16, 2004
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Rehearsing Cathy
March 31, 2004
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Rehearsing Jamie
April 4, 2004
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