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Nick Jonas bid an emotional farewell to the stage as he performed his final show as Jamie in The Last Five Years, marking the end of a deeply personal and celebrated run. His eyes visibly welled with tears as he took his final bow, a moment that captured just how much the role meant to him. The revival of Jason Robert Brown’s two-character musical has been a major moment in Jonas’s theatrical career, allowing him to explore the complexity of Jamie’s emotional arc—from youthful hope to heartbreaking disconnection. On Instagram, Jonas shared a poignant selfie captioned, “Last night as Jamie,” encapsulating the bittersweet nature of closing night.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas stood by his side throughout the show’s journey and was present once again for this final performance. She shared her own touching tribute via Instagram Story, posting a photo of Nick taking his bow with the simple but proud caption: “Last bow! Congratulations!” Her continued presence and support—seen in numerous public appearances and online posts—underscored how personal this show became for both of them over the past few months.
The Last Five Years, though long beloved in the musical theatre world, had never been staged on Broadway until this revival. Its unique narrative structure tells Jamie and Cathy’s love story from opposite directions—his from beginning to end, hers from the breakup backwards. The pairing of Nick Jonas with Tony winner Adrienne Warren brought fresh chemistry to the piece, offering a new take on the heartbreak and hope that define the show’s emotional rhythm. Jonas had previously shared how closely he related to Jamie’s journey at this stage in his own life, noting that his personal growth added depth and maturity to his performance.
Directed by Whitney White, the production received consistent praise for its raw intimacy and minimalist staging, with no intermission and a spotlight on the emotional weight of the music. Songs like Still Hurting and Nobody Needs to Know resonated with longtime fans and new audiences alike. Jonas had also admitted to feeling some stage fright early on, knowing how devoted many fans are to this particular show. But as the curtain fell for the last time, it was clear he had earned their respect—and perhaps rediscovered a deeper layer of his own artistry in the process.