Nick Jonas, the 31-year-old member of the Jonas Brothers band, is set to return to Broadway to play the lead role in the debut of The Last Five Years alongside Tony winner Adrienne Warren. The musical romantic comedy, written by Jason Robert Brown, tells the story of a New York City-based marriage over five years from the perspectives of both the husband and wife. The new revival, expected to premiere in 2025, will be directed by Whitney White, who is currently nominated for Best Director of a Play. Jonas and Warren will also be presenting an award at the 2024 Tony Awards.
The Last Five Years was last mounted off-Broadway in 2001 and 2013, and a film version starring Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan was released in 2014. Brown wrote the musical based on the demise of his own marriage, and he expressed excitement about Jonas and Warren taking on the lead roles for this new Broadway production. Jonas, who has previous experience on Broadway, is currently shooting the movie Power Ballad in Dublin with Paul Rudd. His wife, Priyanka Chopra, shared her excitement for Jonas’s new role on Instagram.
The show is told in alternating chronological order by Jamie and Cathy during the highs and lows of their marriage. Jonas will narrate the performance from the beginning of the love story, while Warren will tell the story from the end looking back. The production is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the beloved musical with the casting of Jonas and Warren in the leading roles. The musical is set to premiere on Broadway in 2025, with support from a talented team including director Whitney White.
John Carney, the writer-director of Power Ballad, describes the film as a musical comedy centered around a wedding singer played by Rudd and a bona fide rock star played by Jonas. The story revolves around a song that comes between the two characters. Jonas’s involvement in both Power Ballad and The Last Five Years showcases his versatility and talent as an actor and performer. Fans of Jonas and Broadway alike are eagerly anticipating his return to the stage in this exciting new production.
Overall, the announcement of Nick Jonas’s return to Broadway in The Last Five Years has generated significant buzz and excitement in the entertainment industry. With a talented cast and creative team behind the production, the musical romantic comedy is expected to captivate audiences and deliver a memorable experience on the Great White Way. Jonas’s previous experience on Broadway, combined with his success as a member of the Jonas Brothers band, makes him a perfect fit for the role of Jamie in this highly anticipated revival.
