The Last 5 Years
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The Last 5 Years
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The Last 5 Years by Tony award winning composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown is a musical deconstruction of a love affair and a marriage taking pla...ce over a five year period. Jamie Wellerstein is a young, talented up and coming Jewish novelist who falls in love with Cathy Hiatt, a Shiksa Goddess struggling actress. Their story is told almost entirely through songs using an intercutting time line device; all of Cathy's songs begin at the end of their marriage and move backwards in time to the beginning of their love affair while Jamie's songs start at the beginning of their affair and move forward to the end of their marriage. They meet in the center when Jamie proposes. Show More

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The Last 5 Years is a heartwrenching musical that tells the story of Jamie Wellerstein and Cathy Hiatt's tumultuous love affair and marriage over a five-year period. Jamie, a talented Jewish novelist, falls head over heels for Cathy, a struggling actress. The story is narrated through a unique intercutting timeline device, with Cathy's songs starting at the end of their marriage and moving backward to the beginning of their love affair, while Jamie's songs begin at the start of their affair and move forward to the end of their marriage.

As their relationship unfolds, we witness the ups and downs, the passion and the heartbreak that define their love story. Jamie's soaring melodies and heartfelt lyrics highlight the excitement and promise of their early days, while Cathy's soulful songs express her loneliness and longing for connection. Throughout the musical, we are taken on an emotional rollercoaster as we witness the highs and lows of their relationship.

With Tony award-winning composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown at the helm, The Last 5 Years promises to be an unforgettable cinematic experience. This moving adaptation of Brown's acclaimed stage musical provides a raw and honest portrayal of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships. Prepare to be captivated by the stunning performances and poignant storytelling in this remarkable film.