The Last Five Years 2002 - Articles Page 24

Opened: March 3, 2002
Closing: May 05, 2002

The Last Five Years - 2002 - Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Minetta Lane Theatre
16 Minetta Lane New York, NY 10012

A man, a woman, a marriage…which lasted five years. The story, told in the exuberant and heart-rending songs of Jason Robert Brown, tells the story of the five years of a marriage, from intense love to a final, painful separation. However, there’s an intriguing twist: the man lives the five years from beginning to end, but the woman lives the five years backward, from end to beginning. Their “times” correspond only once, signaled by a remarkable duet.

A “must-see…and hear.”

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The Last Five Years - 2002 - Off-Broadway Articles Page 24

Transport Group to Present Revival of Shaw's 'Bury the Dead' Starting 10/31
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2008


Transport Group, the winner of a special 2007 Drama Desk Award and a 2007 Obie Award, will present the first major New York revival of Irwin Shaw's Bury the Dead, directed by Joe Calarco, beginning performances Friday, October 31, at 220 East 4 Street, between Avenues A and B (6 to Astor Place, W/N to 8th Street or F/V to Second Avenue). The opening has been scheduled for Sunday, November 9, at 3pm.

Havoc Theatre's KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Extended Through 11/9
by Reynard Loki - Oct 16, 2008


The Havok Theatre Company in association with the Bootleg Theatre have announced that the Los Angeles Intimate Theatre premiere of KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN has been extended through Sunday, November 9. KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN performs at the Bootleg Theatre in Los Angeles.

Transport Group to Present Revival of Shaw's 'Bury the Dead' Starting 10/31
by Faetra Petillo - Oct 6, 2008


Transport Group, the winner of a special 2007 Drama Desk Award and a 2007 Obie Award, will present the first major New York revival of Irwin Shaw's Bury the Dead, directed by Joe Calarco, beginning performances Friday, October 31, at 220 East 4 Street, between Avenues A and B (6 to Astor Place, W/N to 8th Street or F/V to Second Avenue). The opening has been scheduled for Sunday, November 9, at 3pm.

Havok Theatre Brings 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' to Los Angeles
by BWW News Desk - Sep 26, 2008


The newly formed Havok Theatre Company in association with the Bootleg Theatre is thrilled to present its third production, the Los Angeles Intimate Theatre Premiere of KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, book by Terrence McNally, Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb, choreography by Lee Martino, with musical direction by Michael Paternostro and directed by Ovation Award-winner and Artistic Director of the new Havok Theatre Company Nick DeGruccio. KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN will preview on Thursday, September 18; Friday, September 19; Saturday September 20 at 8pm; Sunday, September 21 at 3pm and Thursday, September 25 at 8pm and will open on Friday, September 26 at 8pm and run through Sunday, October 26, 2008 at the Bootleg Theatre, 2220 Beverly Blvd. in Los Angeles.

'The Last Five Years' Extends by Popular Demand
by Faetra Petillo - Sep 10, 2008


Originally scheduled for one night only, Notes from New York?s fifth anniversary production of Jason Robert Brown?s The Last 5 Years will now play two additional performances due to phenomenal public demand. With the original performance on Sunday 12 October selling out in less than four weeks of going on sale, West End stars Julie Atherton and Paul Spicer will now share the stage at the prestigious Theatre Royal Haymarket for three nights in total on Sundays 12, 19 and 26 October 2008 in this much anticipated, brand new gala staging.

'Bury the Dead' and 'Being Audrey' Part of Transport Group Season
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 28, 2008


Transport Group, the winner of a special 2007 Drama Desk Award and a 2007 Obie Award, has announced its 2008-09 season: Bury the Dead, written by Irwin Shaw and directed by Joe Calarco, and Being Audrey, music and lyrics by Ellen Weiss, book by James Hindman, additional book and lyrics by Cheryl Stern, developed with Jack Cummings III and Adam R. Perlman, and directed by Jack Cummings III.

Havok Theatre Co Announces LA Premiere of 'Kiss of the Spider Woman'
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 25, 2008


The newly formed Havok Theatre Company in association with the Bootleg Theatre is thrilled to present its third production, the Los Angeles Intimate Theatre Premiere of KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, book by Terrence McNally, Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb, choreography by Lee Martino, with musical direction by Michael Paternostro and directed by Ovation Award-winner and Artistic Director of the new Havok Theatre Company Nick DeGruccio.

The Chicago Premiere of 'On An Average Day'
by Steve Leary - Aug 6, 2008


Introducing The Route 66 Theatre Company!
by Chicago News Desk - Jul 22, 2008


Introducing The Route 66 Theatre Company!
by Chicago News Desk - Jun 22, 2008


Brown & Kennedy Add 2nd 'Last Five Years' Concert at Birdland, March 18
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2008


Due to popular demand, a second concert performance of The Last Five Years, featuring composer and performer Jason Robert Brown and the incomparable talent of Lauren Kennedy, has been added to the Birdland Broadway series on Tuesday, March 18 at 7PM. The performance on Monday, March 17 at 7PM is quickly selling-out.

Brown & Kennedy Sing 'The Last Five Years' at Birdland March 17
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2008


Composer and performer Jason Robert Brown and Lauren Kennedy will present a special one-night-only concert version of The Last Five Years, Brown's 2002 musical that won the Drama Desk Award for Best Music and Best Lyrics, with the original Off-Broadway orchestra, Monday, March 17, 2008 at 7PM.

Galati & Murakami Shake Berkeley Rep with 'after the quake'
by Eugene Lovendusky - Oct 7, 2007


This October, Berkeley is the epicenter of Bay Area drama when Tony Award-winning director Frank Galati brings after the quake to Berkeley Repertory Theatre; performed on the Thrust Stage beginning previews October 12, opening October 17 and runs through November 25.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Luis Salgado of 'In the Heights'
by Adrienne Onofri - Apr 3, 2007


For Puerto Rico native Luis, every day working in 'The Heights' is like a carnaval del barrio.

League Demographics Report Reveals Attendance on the Rise
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2006


The latest annual demographics report by the League of American Theatres and PRoducers reveals tht both international and New Yorker attendance has increased

'The Last Five Years' at the Pasadena Playhouse
by Lisa Okikawa - Jul 10, 2006


1 relationship. 2 points of view. Moving forward while moving in reverse. How one falls in love. When does one falls out of love? Its easy to remember falling in love, but at what point do you feel it slowly begin to unravel? Jason Robert Brown?s ingenious two-character musical, ?The Last Five Years? shows the cycle of love from two points of view: beginning to end (from the man?s perspective) concurrently from end to beginning (from the woman?s perspective).

International Broadway Attendance Increased from Last Year
by BWW News Desk - Mar 6, 2006


The latest annual demographics report by The League of American Theatres and Producers, The Demographics of the Broadway Audience 2004-2005 for New York City, reveals that international visitor numbers for Broadway continue to rebound to pre-September 11 levels

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: James Brown III of 'The Color Purple'
by Adrienne Onofri - Feb 5, 2006


Oprah has taught him: 'All things 'Purple' are divine.' You might say his entire career so far has been blessed.

Murney Joins Brown for Last Five Years in L.A., Jan. 30
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2006


On January 30th, Julia Murney will play opposite Jason Robert Brown in a one-night-only concert staging of The Last Five Years

The Open Road, A Concert featuring the music of Brian Lowdermilk Jan 3 + 4
by BWW News Desk - Dec 3, 2004


The Open Road, a staged concert reading featuring the music of Brian Lowdermilk (The Woman Upstairs, The Wheel, Room To Grow) will be presented for a two night engagement this January 3 & 4th, 2005 at 8PM at the Lark Theater in New York City.

2004: The Year Ahead in Los Angeles Theatre
by Timothy Kuryak - Jan 10, 2004


See what you can expect to see on-stage in the coming year in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California!

Other Productions of The Last Five Years

2002   Off-Broadway Original Off-Broadway Production
Off-Broadway
2006   London Fringe London Revival
London Fringe
2013   Off-Broadway Second Stage Theatre Production
Off-Broadway
2016   West End West End Production
West End
2021   West End Vaudeville Theatre Transfer
West End

The Last Five Years - 2002 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2002 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Musical Norbert Leo Butz
2002 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical The Last 5 Years
2002 The Lortels Outstanding Lead Actor Norbert Leo Butz

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