AceShowbiz - Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler have announced the upcoming release of The Last Five Years (25th Anniversary Live at the London Palladium), a live album capturing their performances in the celebrated musical’s special anniversary staging. The album is set to be released on April 20 through Atlantic Records.

The announcement was made during a surprise reveal at the Hollywood Bowl, where Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler informed audiences about the project from the stage. Pre-orders and pre-saves for the album were made available immediately following this announcement, marking the latest milestone in the ongoing 25th anniversary celebrations of the musical.

The live recording was captured over a series of sold-out shows held from March 24 to 29 at the historic London Palladium. It documents the performances of Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler in this special production, which was both conducted and directed by the musical’s composer, Jason Robert Brown. Brown, a Tony Award winner known for works such as Parade and The Bridges of Madison County, elevated the production with a symphonic scale while preserving the intimate storytelling that defines the show.

The Last Five Years originally premiered in 2001 and has since become a staple in modern musical theater. The story centers on two New Yorkers, Jamie and Cathy, as they navigate the course of their five-year relationship. The narrative is uniquely structured, with Cathy’s story told in reverse chronological order and Jamie’s progressing forward in time. This distinctive format, combined with emotionally direct songwriting, has earned the show a devoted fanbase.

The upcoming live album highlights the dynamic chemistry between Ben Platt, a Tony, Grammy, and Emmy winner renowned for his role in Dear Evan Hansen, and Rachel Zegler, a Golden Globe-winning actress known for her performances in West Side Story and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Their collaboration has been a major draw for this anniversary staging, which quickly sold out its London run.

The 25th anniversary celebration will continue with two final performances in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on April 6 and 7, both of which are also sold out. These concerts will conclude the special concert staging of the musical.

This release also continues Atlantic Records’ legacy of producing major musical theater recordings. The label has previously been involved with acclaimed albums such as Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, and Jagged Little Pill, all of which have received Grammy Awards for Best Musical Theater Album.

The Last Five Years (25th Anniversary Live at the London Palladium) is scheduled to be available on April 20, offering fans a chance to experience the celebrated performances of Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler in this milestone production.