Ben Platt And Rachel Zegler Lead The Last Five Years

Tony Award-winner Ben Platt and Golden Globe winner Rachel Zegler are set to lead a special concert staging of Jason Robert Brown’s acclaimed musical The Last Five Years in London. The five-night event will take place at the London Palladium from 24 to 29 March 2026.

This production marks the 25th anniversary of the musical that charts the intense five-year relationship between Cathy, an actress, and Jamie, a novelist on the rise. Told in a unique narrative structure—Cathy’s story moves backward in time while Jamie’s moves forward—the show interweaves love, ambition, heartbreak and hope into a powerful theatrical experience.

Platt, known for his breakout performance in Dear Evan Hansen, brings his signature emotional depth and vocal power to the role of Jamie. Zegler, fresh from leading the West End production of Evita, steps into the part of Cathy, injecting fresh energy and star presence into the story. With both at the helm, the concert edition is shaping up to be a standout event in London’s musical-theatre calendar.

Returning to direct is composer-lyricist Jason Robert Brown himself, assuring that the staging remains faithful to his vision while the concert format allows the two leads to shine at centre stage. The streamlined presentation aims to deliver the musical’s rich emotional core and celebrated score in a format ideal for fans and newcomers alike.

For theatre-goers who appreciate storytelling that is both intimate and grand, this limited-run concert offers a rare opportunity to see two major stars perform one of musical theatre’s most beloved contemporary works. With only five nights scheduled, demand is expected to be high, making early booking highly recommended.