The Last Five Years

This musical, written by Jason Robert Brown and directed by Ryan Buck, explores a five-year relationship between Jamie Wellerstein, a rising novelist, and Cathy Hiatt, a struggling actress. The show uses a form of storytelling in which Cathy's story is told in reverse (beginning the show at the end of their marriage), and Jamie's is told in chronological order (starting just after they have first met). The show presents their differing perspectives on the relationship, exploring the issues of young love and balancing relationships with careers.