The Last Five Years - The Musical
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About The Last Five Years
Cathy and Jamie's relationship has lasted five years. As the story begins, Cathy is at the end of the relationship while Jamie is at the beginning. With inter-cutting scenes, we watch Jamie move forward in time as Cathy moves backward ("Still Hurting").
Cathy has just found a note from her husband, Jamie, signifying the end of their marriage. While she still struggles with their break-up, she feels that he has easily moved on without her.
Five years prior, Jamie has just met Cathy. He is soaring from the high of it. He recounts his past relationships, feeling as if he's been waiting for her all of his life ("Shiksa Goddess").
Cathy (moving backwards) is hopeful for the healing of their marriage. Jamie has come to meet her in Ohio, where she has been working as a performer ("See I'm Smiling"). She believes that he will see her show and they will be able to spend time together. Although it's her birthday, she is let down when he has to leave earlier than expected for a party back home.
After their first date, Jamie has made a phone call to a potential literary agent – a contact made through his college professor. Unbelievably, this agent seems interested in his work. He is 23 years old. Soon his career begins to soar, and Jamie decides that he wants to move in with Cathy. His life is moving at top speed, but no matter; he's living the way that he wants ("Moving Too Fast").
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Cathy and Jamie's relationship has lasted five years. As the story begins, Cathy is at the end of the relationship while Jamie is at the beginning. With inter-cutting scenes, we watch Jamie move forward in time as Cathy moves backward ("Still Hurting").
Cathy has just found a note from her husband, Jamie, signifying the end of their marriage. While she still struggles with their break-up, she feels that he has easily moved on without her.
Five years prior, Jamie has just met Cathy. He is soaring from the high of it. He recounts his past relationships, feeling as if he's been waiting for her all of his life ("Shiksa Goddess").
Cathy (moving backwards) is hopeful for the healing of their marriage. Jamie has come to meet her in Ohio, where she has been working as a performer ("See I'm Smiling"). She believes that he will see her show and they will be able to spend time together. Although it's her birthday, she is let down when he has to leave earlier than expected for a party back home.
After their first date, Jamie has made a phone call to a potential literary agent – a contact made through his college professor. Unbelievably, this agent seems interested in his work. He is 23 years old. Soon his career begins to soar, and Jamie decides that he wants to move in with Cathy. His life is moving at top speed, but no matter; he's living the way that he wants ("Moving Too Fast").
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