THE LAST FIVE YEARS presented by Lyric Arts
THE LAST FIVE YEARS | JAN 19–FEB 11, 2024
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown
Directed by Laura Tahja Johnson
Music Direction by Ben Emory Larson
A unique and poignant musical, THE LAST FIVE YEARS dives into the turbulent and passionate relationship between Cathy, an aspiring actress, and Jamie, a successful novelist, as they fall in–and ultimately out–of love. While Cathy's story unfolds in reverse, Jamie's moves forward chronologically, resulting in a stirring and powerful exploration of love, loss, and the human heart.
From its heart-wrenching ballads to its witty and insightful lyrics, Jason Robert Brown has masterfully blended music and drama through unforgettable songs and engrossing story telling. The show's innovative structure, combined with its honest and insightful portrayal of love and loss, has made it a favorite of theater-goers and critics alike. With an emotionally resonant score and deeply human characters, THE LAST FIVE YEARS is a must-see musical that will leave you moved and inspired.
Get tickets at www.lyricarts.org/last-five-years
Proudly sponsored by Arctic Mechanical and Kimberly Nybo State Farm Insurance Agency
CAST, ARTISTIC STAFF, AND MUSICIANS
TOMMY McCARTHY as Jamie
LYDIA ROSE PRIOR as Cathy
DYLAN SAUDER as u/s for Jamie
WAVERLY ANN McCOLLUM as u/s for Cathy
ELISE BUTLER-PINKHAM, Cello 1
ANDY DeLUCA, Bass
MARISSA FRYE, Violin Sub
ANNA MURPHY, Violin Sub
ABBEY ROEMER, Violin
MATT SIDDONS, Guitar,
MELANIE YANG, Cello 2
LAURA TAHJA JOHNSON, Director
BEN EMORY LARSON, Music Director
CALLIE AHO, Intimacy Director
LEE CHRISTIANSEN, Props Designer
GILLIAN CONSTABLE, Dialect Coach
DREW DAVENPORT, Sound Board Operator
JIM EISCHEN, Lighting and Projection Designer
PAUL ESTBY, Sound Mentor
SAMANTHA FROMM HADDOW, Costume Designer
WESLEY FRYE, Associate Music Director
JADEN JACKSON, Run Crew
NEIL JOHNSON, Spotlight Operator
KATIE KORPI, Sound Designer
EMILY LUDEWIG, Assistant Stage Manager
VAN OTT, Spotlight Operator
CORINNE STEFFENS, Sound Board Operator
EMMA SWAIN, Run Crew
EMERSON STENBECK, Run Crew
ALEX STOKES, Run Crew Sub
GREG VANSELOW, Scenic Designer
AJAH WILLIAMS, Stage Manager