The Last Five Years is a musical written by Jason Robert Brown. It premiered at Chicago's Northlight Theatre in 2001 and was then produced Off-Broadway in March 2002. Since then it has had numerous productions, both in the United States and internationally, and a Broadway production in 2025.
The Last Five Years plot summary, character breakdowns, context and analysis, and performance video clips.
The Last Five Years: Directed by Richard LaGravenese. With Anna Kendrick, Jeremy Jordan, Tamara Mintz, Cassandra Inman. A struggling actress and her novelist lover each illustrate the struggle and deconstruction of their love affair.
Featuring a two-person cast, The Last Five Years is a great opportunity for actors with both range and stamina. This intimate musical is perfect for small theatre companies and black box venues.
To make sense of their relationship and the show’s unique structure, read our guide to the songs in The Last Five Years below. We've also included some clips from various performances so you can get a sneak peek of the music.
Rachel Zegler and Ben Platt star in The Last Five Years. Photograph: Sophia Wilson. A fter her electrifying Evita, Rachel Zegler is back at the Palladium – although not on its balcony –...
The Last Five Years is an audition staple, a beloved conversation starter, a dream role. And now, it’s a new album.
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BroadwayWorld: Listen: THE LAST FIVE YEARS 25th Anniversary Album With Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler