Who / What
*The Last Five Years* is a musical written by composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown. It is a two-person show that explores the five-year relationship between a writer and an actress, told using a unique, non-linear narrative structure.
Background & History
The musical premiered at Chicago's Northlight Theatre in 2001. Following its initial production, it opened Off-Broadway in New York City in March 2002. Since its debut, it has been produced extensively in the United States and internationally, becoming a staple of regional and fringe theatre.
Why Notable
The musical is notable for its innovative storytelling, where one character's story is told chronologically and the other's in reverse, meeting only once in the middle. Its emotionally resonant score by Jason Robert Brown is highly regarded, contributing to its lasting popularity and frequent revivals in the theatrical repertoire.
In the News
*The Last Five Years* gained renewed attention with the announcement of an upcoming Broadway production scheduled for 2025. This marks a significant milestone, being its first official production on Broadway since its creation over two decades ago.
