Exclusive Interview: Andrew Martin and Alyssa Alonte of St. Dunstan’s Theatre’s ‘The Last Five Years’
Love is rarely a straight line, and in The Last Five Years, it is anything but. Told through two perspectives moving in opposite directions, Jason Robert Brown’s emotionally charged musical takes audiences on a journey through a relationship’s exhilarating highs and devastating lows, exploring the moments that bring two people together and the circumstances that ultimately pull them apart. With its intimate storytelling, unforgettable music, and unconventional structure, The Last Five Years offers a deeply personal look at love, ambition, sacrifice, and the complicated realities of making a relationship work. St. Dunstan’s Theatre brings this beloved musical to life with Andrew Martin and Alyssa Alonte stepping into the roles of Jamie and Cathy, two characters whose stories unfold in strikingly different ways. While Jamie experiences their relationship from beginning to end, Cathy tells her side in reverse, creating an emotional collision of memories, hopes, and heartbreak that makes the musical particularly compelling.
In this exclusive BSB Insider interview, we sat down with Andrew Martin and Alyssa Alonte to discuss the challenges of bringing these complex characters to the stage, navigating the show’s unique storytelling structure, and finding the emotional truth behind Brown’s powerful score. From the vulnerability required to portray a relationship unraveling to the musical moments that make The Last Five Years so unforgettable, the two performers offer a closer look at what makes this intimate production resonate with audiences.
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The Last Five Years runs at St. Dunstan’s Theatre for one more weekend, closing on October 18th, so get your tickets before it’s gone! Are you planning on seeing The Last Five Years? If you’ve already seen it, what did you think? Share your thoughts on social media and tag @bsb.insider to keep the conversation going!
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