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Bekah Brunstetter

Bekah Brunstetter is a playwright, bookwriter whose BroadwayWorld credits include The Cake. Awards include IT Awards for You May Go Now (2008).

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[Regional (US), 2018]
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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Book of a Musical

Bekah Brunstetter, The Notebook


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IT Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Full-Length Script

Bekah Brunstetter, You May Go Now


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IT Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Original Full-Length Script

Bekah Brunstetter, To Nineveh: A Modern Miracle

News

THE NOTEBOOK to Play North Charleston Performing Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2026

THE NOTEBOOK, the Broadway musical adaptation of the bestselling novel and iconic film, will perform at North Charleston Performing Arts Center. Tickets go on sale October 19.
FIRST AND LAST to Open at ARTX Directed by Ephraim Birney
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 6, 2026

Adam Elliott's play follows a cash-strapped real estate agent and an artist's assistant during an apartment showing in Washington Heights that becomes far more complicated than anticipated.
Cinco Paul Receives ASCAP Foundation Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2026

The ASCAP Foundation honored Cinco Paul, creator of the Tony-winning musical SCHMIGADOON, with the Richard Rodgers New Horizons Award for his significant contributions to American musical theater.
Theatre Group Asia’s THE NOTEBOOK Sells Out Manila Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2026

Theatre Group Asia's international premiere of The Notebook The Musical concluded its sold-out run in Manila at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater, featuring an all-Filipino principal cast.
Photos: John Rubinstein, Alysha Deslorieux, and More in THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 21, 2026

All new production photos have been released from the second year of THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour, ahead of the tour’s opening at the Fisher Theatre in Detroit, MI. Check out the photos here!
Video: Alysha Deslorieux is Hitting the Road With THE NOTEBOOK
by Robert Bannon - Sep 21, 2026

Broadway powerhouse Alysha Deslorieux joins Robert Bannon for a special BroadwayWorld Exclusive conversation as The Notebook North American Tour rolls into its second year — and heads straight for Detroit! Check out the video here!
Tickets to THE NOTEBOOK at The Hobby Center on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2026

Single tickets for THE NOTEBOOK, a new musical based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, will go on sale to the general public. THE NOTEBOOK will make its Houston premiere for a limited one-week engagement at the Hobby Center.
Video: The School of Drama at The New School Is Your Home for Fearless Artistry and Rigorous Training
by Team BWW - Sep 14, 2026

In the heart of New York City, you’ll join the next generation of actors, directors, writers, and media technologists transforming creative dreams into reality. Learn from award-winning faculty whose credits span stage, film, and television and whose work is shaping the performing arts around the world.
Review: THE NOTEBOOK Transcends Trite Melodrama
by Oliver Oliveros - Sep 7, 2026

When American novelist Nicholas Sparks released 'The Notebook' in 1996, it had enamored many romance fiction fans through its saccharine love story of Noah and Allie—a literally rain-soaked melodrama driven by a one-summer romance in South Carolina in the ‘60s (based on the musical's book) and a fateful separation brought about by meddling parents.
Photos: THE NOTEBOOK Makes International Premiere in the Philippines
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026

Theatre Group Asia is presenting The Notebook, The Musical, directed by Filipino-American theater director Nicholas Polonio. Learn more and check out production photos here!
THE NOTEBOOK to Make Wharton Center Debut in East Lansing
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 2, 2026

THE NOTEBOOK musical will play Cobb Great Hall as part of the Broadway Series at Wharton Center, bringing the story of Allie and Noah to East Lansing for a limited engagement.
John Rubinstein and More Will Join THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2026

New casting has been announced for the second year of the North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK, including John Rubinstein, Angela Birchett, Makena Jackson, and more.
Photos & Video: First Look Inside Rehearsals for THE NOTEBOOK'S International Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 21, 2026

Theatre Group Asia is presenting The Notebook, The Musical, directed by Filipino-American theater director Nicholas Polonio. Get a first look at photos and video inside rehearsals for the production!
Review: THE NOTEBOOK at The National Theatre
by Aidan O'Connor - Aug 20, 2026

The Notebook at The National Theatre remarkably utilizes Allie & Noah’s lifelong love as an emotional smokescreen for the underlying calamity, time. Guided by a sweeping score, the beloved story is somehow even more impactful in musical form.
Interview: Theatre Life with Anne Tolpegin
by Elliot Lanes - Aug 18, 2026

Today’s subject Anne Tolpegin is currently living her theatre life on tour playing the roles of Allie’s Mother and Nurse Lori in The Notebook. The show begins performances this evening at the National Theatre where it will play through August 30th.
The Orchard Project Names Writers for 2026 Episodic Lab
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2026

The Orchard Project announced the writers and projects selected for its upcoming Episodic Lab, a summer residency for television, film, and audio storytelling held at Skidmore College.
Review: THE NOTEBOOK Presented by Broadway In Chicago
by Angela Lin - Aug 6, 2026

The Notebook’s company does their best with the material they’re given, but without the impactful soundtrack to accompany it, the show ultimately falls short of delivering the emotional depth you might expect or desire from a generational love story.
THE FIVE STAR WEEKEND Renewed for Season Two at Peacock
by Rachel Stone - Aug 5, 2026

Peacock announced a second season for THE FIVE STAR WEEKEND, calling the Jennifer Garner series its most-watched scripted show ever based on total viewing minutes.
THE NOTEBOOK to Play Proctors in Schenectady This December
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 4, 2026

Single tickets for THE NOTEBOOK, the musical based on the Nicholas Sparks novel and film, will go on sale as part of Proctors' KeyBank Broadway Series in Schenectady.
Interview: Anne Tolpegin of THE NOTEBOOK at Nederlander Theatre
by Angela Lin - Aug 3, 2026

'Our story really reminds people of the things that we have in common that are so strong and so important. The concept of love and commitment to someone and the resilience of a life together are things that we all honor.'

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Bekah Brunstetter written?

Bekah Brunstetter has written 3 shows including A Long and Happy Life (Playwright), Public Servant (Playwright), The Notebook (Bookwriter).

What awards has Bekah Brunstetter been nominated for?

Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Notebook, Outstanding Full-Length Script (IT Awards) for You May Go Now and Outstanding Original Full-Length Script (IT Awards) for To Nineveh: A Modern Miracle.

What awards has Bekah Brunstetter won?

Bekah Brunstetter has won the Outstanding Full-Length Script award at the IT Awards for You May Go Now and the Outstanding Original Full-Length Script award at the IT Awards for To Nineveh: A Modern Miracle.

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