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Review by: Jamie, Sep 4, 2006 |
The Last Five Years is a one act musical. It explores the five-year relationship between Jamie, a rising novelist, and Cathy, a struggling actress. The show uses an unorthodox form of storytelling, with Cathy traveling backwards in time (beginning the show at the end of the marriage) and Jamie traveling forwards (starting with their first date). The songs are presented as soliloquies, except for a wedding song in the middle,... read more, where the two characters share a duet. Sometimes, this show is performed in such a way that Jamie and Cathy only interact during their wedding.
Critics have praised the music as creative and groundbreaking. The characters introspective lyrics evoke the work of Stephen Sondheim. The musical style draws from pop, jazz, and classical. Brown also incorporates other musical genres, including klezmer, Rock and Folk. The orchestration consists of piano, guitar, bass, two cellos, and a violin. |
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My recommendation:
Make an effort to see
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I saw this show with:
Spouse/Partner
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Recommended for:
Adults, Anyone
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