Spotlight: The Last 5 Years

Guys. One of my favorite shows of all time is finally coming to the screen after YEARS of waiting. Words cannot express my excitement! For those of you who do not know, I would like to take a moment to really talk about this unique show, and what you can expect from the film.

The plot is centered on one couple, two people, and their 5 year relationship. Jamie’s perspective is told from beginning to end, while Cathy’s perspective starts at the end and works backwards til they meet in the middle at their wedding. This story is partly based on Jason Robert Brown’s own relationship with his ex-wife.

In 2001, Jason Robert Brown premiered The Last 5 Years in Chicago with Norbert Leo Butz (Catch Me If You Can, Wicked) as Jamie and Lauren Kennedy as Cathy, but Kennedy was replaced by Sherie Rene Scott due to scheduling conflicts. The production ran for two months before transferring to Off-Broadway with the same cast, where it ran for an additional two months. An Off-Broadway revival with Adam Kantor (Rent) and Betsy Wolfe (Bullets Over Broadway) was staged in 2013 where it ran for a limited engagement.

A film had always been in development, but it was only confirmed 2013 when it finally got a director, Richard LaGravenese, and a cast, Jeremy Jordan (SMASH, Newsies) as Jamie and Anna Kendrick (pitch Perfect, Up in the Air). The project was filmed independently and it has just been screened at the Toronto Film Festival. It has also just been announced that RADiUS has picked up the film as the production company and it is now slated to open in theaters everywhere next Valentine’s Day.

Intrigued? Good! I love this casting for the film, and I have high hopes. I love both of the stars and they are flawless. Don't believe me?

Here’s a recently released clip of Anna Kendrick belting “I Can Do Better Than That”.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtG2DJnLBEk

And if you want to see Jeremy Jordan singing some Last 5 Years, check him out singing “Moving Too Fast” at a concert. He officially starts at 2:43.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuXzprnappg

Well, short article! But it’s a short show! Please get to know this show because the plot is so real and the music is unreal. Hope y’all enjoyed this! Like always, comment below or find me on the twitter! Have a great week!

Andrew

Coast to Coast Theaters: Alaska

For about 60 years, the Anchorage Community Theater has made it their mission to educate those wishing to expand their knowledge of the dramatic arts. In 1953, three of Alaska's more prominent  members of the arts, came together to create Anchorage Little Theatre.

In 1957, Boris Karloff gave his earnings from Arsenic and Old Lace to the theater, where they were able to move to their now permanent home and changed from a little theatre to a community theatre.

Looking at the list of past shows, the theater has maintained a good balance of musicals and plays, both older shows and more newer ones.

During the summer, the theater held multiple camps and classes for children, teens, adults, and senior citizens. The theater takes a lot of support from their community, and they always want to give back. During the season, the theater also offers many classes for people and does outreach programs to support the community.

The theater allows many volunteers of all types, with any skills requested. Contacting the theater will allow to to find all the requirements needed for each role. Under their list, they look for managers, designers, directors, crew members, facility workers, and photographers.

The 2014-2015 season:
I Hate Hamlet
Bell, Book, and Candle
Christmas Belles
Crimes of the Heart
The Trip to Bountiful
A Day in Hollywood, A Night in the Ukraine

You can find the ACT's website at actalaska.org.

Where does your theatre lay on the map? Leave us comments below on what you think.
Kendall