The Notebook
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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
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Cast
- Maryann Plunkett as Older Allie
- Dorian Harewood as Older Noah
- Ryan Vasquez as Middle Noah
- Aisha Jackson as Middle Allie
- Anna Zavelson as Younger Allie
- Benji Santiago as Younger Noah
Further cast
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
- 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
Larry K
Loved every minute
Rick Cummins
The most moving show I've seen
Brianne
Not a dry eye