The Notebook Leaves Broadway This Winter
Saadiqah, September 2nd, 2024The production will take its last bow this December
The Broadway musical has officially announced its closure for December 15, 2024. Ingrid Michaelson and Bekah Brunstetter's The Notebook will have played 35 previews and 317 performances by its final bow.
The new musical made its Broadway debut earlier this year and started off strong, earning three Tony nominations! Featuring music and lyrics by American singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, a book by Bekah Brunstetter (Cake, This Is Us), and direction by Tony nominee Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen, Rent), the production was devised by Chicago Shakespeare Theater and is based on the best-selling book by Nicholas Sparks. The musical brings one of the greatest modern love stories to life with a buoyant folk-pop score. Composer Michaelson explores themes of devotion, love, memory, and familyconcepts often found in her own platinum-certified original music.
Upon closure in December the production will be heading on a national tour in 2025, venues will be announced soon!
What Is The Notebook About?
Beginning one sweltering Summer in 1940s South Carolina, the story chronicles the tumultuous love affair between poor mill worker Noah Calhoun and privileged heiress Allie Hamilton. When Allie's parents discover their tryst, they call him trash, forbid the relationship and announce their departure for Charleston. An angry Noah leaves, and the pair break up. Though their undeniable and unrequited bond is buried beneath World War II, Allie's engagement to another man and the ravages of time itself, the smallest ember of passion and true love remains in wait.
