The Last Five Years

The Arts Asylum ends the 2022 season at its new location at 824 E Meyer Blvd with the musical “The Last Five Years” opening on Thursday, September 29. Written and composed by Jason Robert Brown, whose other credits include “Parade, “Songs for a New World”and “13”, “The Last Five Years” explores a five-year relationship between Jamie Wellerstein, a rising novelist, and Cathy Hiatt, a struggling actress. The production runs through October 8.

Hot-New-Author Jamie Wellerstein is flying high when he meets Cathy Hiatt, a nervous, aspiring actress, and falls immediately in love, determined to make all her dreams come true. While Jamie sings his version of their relationship from beginning to end, Cathy begins at the relationship’s end. She relives her heartbreak in the face of Jamie’s original happiness giving audiences an intimate perspective on the ups and downs of love and marriage.

The production stars Jessica Alcorn as Cathy (seen as Tracy Turnblad in “Hairspray” at Starlight Theatre and as Ensemble for “Jesus Christ Superstar” at The Arts Asylum) and Tyler Rowe as Jamie (seen as Huey in Memphis at The White Theatre and as Phil in “The Play That Goes Wrong” at New Theatre & Restaurant). The production team includes Music Direction by Alyson Golladay, Set Design by Korey Childs and Alex Perry, Lighting Design by Alex Perry, Costume Design by Courtney Perry, Sound Design by Jeff Eubank and Stage Management by Emily Vargo.