Theatre stars Rachel Zegler and Ben Platt will reunite on the London stage next spring for a special concert staging of the acclaimed musical The Last Five Years. This event, marking the show’s 25th anniversary, will take place from March 24 to 29, 2026, at the London Palladium and offers a unique opportunity to experience the beloved production with its original composer leading the performance.
Details on the Cast and Production Team
Both Zegler, fresh from her West End debut in Evita at the London Palladium this summer, and Platt, returning to London after his last appearance at the Eventim Apollo in 2019, will perform in this in-concert version. The musical will be conducted and directed by Jason Robert Brown, who composed the show. Lambert Jackson productions presents the concerts, with co-founder Jamie Lambert praising the casting for this milestone event.
“Getting to work with Jason Robert Brown again, one of the greatest composers of our time, is a total privilege and his faith in Lambert Jackson is something we are forever grateful for.”
– Jamie Lambert, Co-founder of Lambert Jackson productions
The Last Five Years: Background and Storyline
First premiering in Chicago in 2001 and moving off-Broadway in 2002, The Last Five Years has enjoyed several Broadway productions, with only one prior West End run in 2021. The musical, centered on the five-year relationship between Jamie Wellerstein, a novelist, and Cathy Hiatt, an aspiring actress, is known for exploring their emotional highs and lows. The story was adapted into a 2014 film featuring Anna Kendrick.
Ticket Information and Anticipated Impact
Tickets for the concert series will be available starting Friday, October 31 at 10 a.m., with pre-sale access currently open. Interested fans can sign up through LW Theatres for updates. This production not only honors the lasting influence of The Last Five Years but also highlights the continued prominence of Rachel Zegler in London’s theatre scene, reinforcing the show’s enduring appeal.
