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On June 27th at 7pm, Ars Nova's ANT FEST 2024 will be closed out with SWEARING IN ENGLISH, created/written by Ema Zivkovic and directed by The Notebook's Katie Spelman.

The Notebook, the new Broadway musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film, celebrated 100 performances on Broadway on Saturday evening, June 8. See photos!

Additional guest artists will join the Dance Lab Choreography Symposium, featuring a diverse lineup of talent and innovative dance performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Ingrid Michaelson has taken to TikTok to share an early draft of the song My Days from The Notebook The Musical. Listen to the clip here!

The Schoenfeld Theatre just welcomed a very special guest! Sara Bareilles visited her pal Ingrid Michaelson at The Notebook and posed backstage with the cast afterwards. Check out photos here.

As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,' writer Ingrid Michaelson and the cast of The Notebook stopped by the show on Thursday to perform songs from the newly Tony-nominated musical. Jordan Tyson, Joy Woods, Maryann Plunkett, and other members of the cast joined the stage to sing the highly emotional number 'I Wanna Go Back'. Watch the performance now!

As part of TODAY's 'Best of Broadway Week,'  writer Ingrid Michaelson and the cast of The Notebook stopped by the show on Thursday to perform a medley of songs from the newly Tony-nominated musical. Before the performance, Michaelson and Tony nominees Maryann Plunkett and Dorian Harewood discussed the show with the hosts of the morning show. Watch the interview and performance here!

The New Dramatists recently hosted its Annual Spring Luncheon Tribute on Tuesday, May 14 at the New York Marriott Marquis. See photos from inside the event. 

Renowned choreographer Lorin Latarro is set to be the keynote speaker at Dance Lab New York's Choreography Symposium, sharing her insights and experiences in the world of dance. Learn more!

Discover the lineup for the 16th Annual ANT Fest presented by Ars Nova. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

On her Instagram page, Ingrid Michaelson, the composer of 'The Notebook,' shared a message of comfort for fellow artists and productions who might have felt overlooked by this year's Tony nominations.

Following its April 19th release by Atlantic Records, The Notebook (Original Broadway Cast Recording) debuted at #1 on the Top Broadway chart in Music Connect.

Joy Woods stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show on Thursday to perform the song My Days from The Notebook: The Musical, which is currently running on Broadway. Before the performance, writer Ingrid Michaelson and Woods talked about the new show with Kelly Clarkson and Michaelson reminisced about her experience watching the movie for the first time. Watch the full interview and performance here!

Marriott Theatre's production of MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN, opened on Wednesday, April 17 and runs through June 2, 2024.

The newest production at Marriott Lincolnshire is Meredith Willson’s classic and beloved The Music Man. Director/choreographer Katie Spelman has stayed true to the script and has made the fictional town of River City – based on Willson’s hometown of Mason City, Iowa – come to life.

Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.

Watch Jordan Tyson sing 'If This Is Love' in The Notebook on Broadway.

Marriott Theatre's production of MEREDITH WILLSON’S THE MUSIC MAN, opened on Wednesday, April 17. Check out photos from the opening night celebration below!

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of new musical The Notebook, based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the film of the same name, is available now! The musical features a score by multiplatinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson.

Get a first look at Marriott Theatre's production of MEREDITH WILLSON's THE MUSIC MAN, the six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy, directed and choreographed by Katie Spelman with Music Direction by Jeff Award Winner Ryan T. Nelson. Check out the all-new video!