Teatr Muzyczny Roma

„The Last Five Years” is an American musical which premiered in 2001. The music and lyrics were written by Jason Robert Brown. In 2002, after its Off-Broadway premiere, the play received the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Music and Lyrics, and also several nominations for other awards (Lucille Lauter Award, Outer Critics Circle Awards). The musical was also extremely popular in Britain, France, Greece, Singapore, Australia and the Philippines. In 2014 a full-length film was created, based on the musical, starring Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan (it premiered at the Toronto Film Festival). According to the critics, it was Anna Kendrick’s best role throughout her career. The two main parts in the performance of the musical on the Nova Scena stage in our Theatre are alternately played by: Weronika Bochat/Natalia Krakowiak and Łukasz Zagrobelny/Rafał Drozd.

“The Last Five Years”is an one-act story of a married couple. The two protagonists –Cathy, an aspiring actress and Jamie, a novelist – tell a story of their five-year-long relationship which ends in them parting their ways. The drama is perfectly emphasised by the music, which is a mix of several styles (pop, jazz, rock). The musical pieces are very emotional and they reflect the character of the protagonists and their relationship – sometimes they are lyrical, sometimes aggressive. The inventive stage design and impressive lighting also play an important part. All the elements of the play fit together perfectly, which creates an exceptional atmosphere.