Two of musical theatre’s most electrifying voices are becoming a member of forces for one of the anticipated West Finish occasions of 2026. Tony Award–winner Ben Platt and Golden Globe–winner Rachel Zegler will headline a particular twenty fifth anniversary live performance staging of Jason Robert Brown’s The Final 5 Years on the London Palladium, operating twenty fourth — twenty ninth March 2026.
The restricted engagement will see Platt tackle the position of Jamie Wellerstein, an formidable novelist whose profession takes off simply as his marriage begins to crumble, reverse Zegler as Cathy Hiatt, an aspiring actress recounting their relationship in reverse. The 2-character musical, first premiered in 2001, is understood for its emotional construction — Jamie’s story strikes ahead in time, whereas Cathy’s unfolds backwards, the pair assembly solely as soon as within the center.
Composer and lyricist Brown (Parade, The Bridges of Madison County) will direct and conduct the anniversary manufacturing himself, lending an added sense of authenticity to the landmark run.
Platt, finest recognized for originating the title position in Expensive Evan Hansen and for his acclaimed solo music profession, returns to the London stage following his sold-out Reverie tour cease on the O2 in 2023. Zegler, who broke out as Maria in Steven Spielberg’s West Aspect Story and just lately made her West Finish debut in Evita, will make her live performance musical debut within the position of Cathy — an element lengthy coveted by vocal powerhouses.
The Final 5 Years is introduced by Lambert Jackson with LW Tickets with musical path by Leo Munby. Emma Butler will function affiliate director.
In a press launch Jamie Lambert stated: “This stunning present which has impacted so many individuals around the globe deserves this stellar solid for its twenty fifth anniversary. Attending to work with Jason Robert Brown once more, one of many best composers of our time, is a complete privilege and his religion in Lambert Jackson is one thing we’re without end grateful for. Working with LW tickets and deepening our relationship with the LW workforce by taking per week at The London Palladium, the place we’ve produced over 30 reveals, is a good step ahead for all concerned and we’re excited to see the place it leads.”
Tickets go on pre-sale at 10am on October thirtieth 2025, with normal sale opening 10am on October thirty first 2025.
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