Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler to Lead 25th Anniversary Concert of The Last Five Years at The London Palladium
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**Rachel Zegler**, who wowed audiences at the London Palladium in **Jamie Lloyd**’s production of *Evita* this summer, joins **Ben Platt**, best known for his Tony-winning performance in *Dear Evan Hansen* and roles in *Pitch Perfect*, to headline the 25th anniversary concert run of *The Last Five Years*. The performances will be conducted and directed by the musical’s composer, **Jason Robert Brown**.
This limited West End engagement will see **Platt** and **Zegler** portray Jamie and Cathy in a series of concert performances from 24 to 29 March 2026, celebrating the enduring impact of this two-person musical.
The concert will feature **Brown**’s iconic songs, including “Still Hurting,” “The Schmuel Song,” “If I Didn’t Believe in You,” and “Goodbye Until Tomorrow,” with musical direction by **Leo Munby** and associate direction by **Emma Butler**.
Originally premiering in Chicago in 2001 and Off-Broadway in 2002, *The Last Five Years* follows the story of a couple’s five-year relationship, told through contrasting timelines: Cathy’s perspective moves backward, while Jamie’s moves forward. The show has enjoyed international productions and was adapted into a 2014 film featuring **Anna Kendrick** and **Jeremy Jordan.**