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Why see The Notebook?

It Wasn't Over, It Still Isn't Over

This brand-new musical made its Broadway debut this year and garnered three Tony nominations! It's been sixteen years since Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams first set screens alight as Allie and Noah in The Notebook, but romance fans are in for a song-and-dance treat, when they take their seats at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Featuring music and lyrics from American singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, a book by Bekkah Bruntstetter (Cake, This Is Us) and direction from Tony nominee Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen, Rent).

Devised by Chicago Shakespeare Theatre and based on the best-selling book by Nicholas Sparks, the production 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 family, concepts often found in her own platinum-certified original music.

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. 

Key Information

Run Time

Two hours and 20 minutes with one interval

Dates

Showing until Dec 15

Cast

Maryann Plunkett as Older Allie
Joy Woods as Middle Allie
Jordan Tyson as Younger Allie until  October 6, 2024 
Dorian Harewood as Older Noah
Ryan Vasquez as Middle Noah
John Cardoza as Younger Noah until  October 6, 2024 

With
Andréa Burns, Yassmin Alers, Alex Benoit, Chase Del Rey, Hillary Fisher, Jerome Harmann-Hardeman, Dorcas Leung, Happy McPartlin, Juliette Ojeda, Kim Onah, Carson Stewart, Charles E. Wallace and Charlie Webb

Creative

Music and lyrics by Ingrid Michealson
Book by Bekkah Brunstetter
Direction by Michael Greif
Scenic design by David Zinn and Brett J. Banakis
Costume design by Paloma Young
Lighting design by Ben Stanton
Sound design by Nevin Steinberg
Hair and wig design by Mia Neal
Music supervision by Carmel Dean

Awards

2024 Tony Awards

Nominations
  • Best Leading Actress In A Musical - Maryann Plunkett
  • Best Leading Actor In A Musical - Dorian Harewood
  • Best Book Of A Musical - Bekah Brunstetter

Reviews

Customer reviews

19 reviews, average rating: (3.9 Stars)

Larry K

Loved every minute

This was a beautiful and moving show. Very poignant life lessons. Gorgeous music. Great performances. Go see it! ... Read more

Rick Cummins

The most moving show I've seen

Not having ever read the book or seen the movie, I was an open-minded frequent theatre-goer motivated by curiosity. As a man in my 70's, I was so moved by recognizing my own life stories and the universality of our beginnings, middles, and ends. The huge talents of the actors, designers, and directors captured the story of our lives. I loved the songs! I loved this show! ... Read more

Brianne

Not a dry eye

Never have I seen a play so beautifully written and so captivating. The entire audience was entranced and truly enjoyed the actors, music, and overall performance. ... Read more

News

The Notebook Leaves Broadway This Winter

The Notebook Leaves Broadway This Winter

Saadiqah, September 2nd, 2024
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....
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The Notebook Leaves Broadway This Winter

The Notebook Leaves Broadway This Winter
Saadiqah, September 2nd, 2024
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....
Read more

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