THE NOTEBOOK The Musical was a charming chamber piece when I first read Bekah Brunstetter's adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' breakout bestseller. But the touring version is now playing to bigger houses than either its original Chicago premiere or its New York engagement. With Broadway-extravaganza pretensions. Call me back when a local company decides to mount this musical at an appropriate scale.
The stage production does make a lot of strides that strengthens the endurance and popularity of this love story. It repeats iconic moments from the popular 2004 film, but isn’t aping the original screenplay in any way. A new libretto offers a fresh take that borrows the basic structure of the novel and memorable film moments, whilst breathing in new voices and new scenes that add different layers to these familiar characters.
Carlsbad Playreaders will present a staged reading of Amy Herzog's MARY JANE, featuring an all-female cast of five local performers, at Dove Library in Carlsbad, CA. Admission is Pay What You Can.
Theatre Group Asia announced Morissette as Middle Allie in THE NOTEBOOK: THE MUSICAL at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Manila, marking the production's international premiere.
Dobama Theatre has revealed its 2026/27 season, featuring five area and world premiere plays, including the world premiere of Netta & Ru, the holiday show A Sherlock Carol, and more.
The 98th Oscars brought in 17.86 million viewers this past Sunday on ABC and Hulu, coming in about 9% from last year's ceremony. The new dates are the lowest for the annual event since 2022.
Barbra Streisand honored Robert Redford, Ewan McGregor & Nicole Kidman reunited, and more magical moments from the 98th Academy Awards.
“Love Is a Verb”: Tony-Nominated Mary Jane at Seattle Rep. This spring, a New York Times Critic’s Pick and Tony Award–nominated play by Amy Herzog comes to Seattle Rep! Mary Jane is a deeply human drama, hailed as “the most profound…of Herzog’s fine plays,” and celebrated for its “upbeat charm… beautifully detailed… brutally honest” storytelling (The New York Times).
Dobama Theatre in Cleveland Heights will present a diverse lineup of new plays for its 2026/27 season, featuring regional and world premieres at the Donald A. Bianchi Theatre.
Adapted from Nicholas Sparks' ubiquitous 1996 novel (and its popular 2004 film iteration featuring Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling), THE NOTEBOOK - THE MUSICAL re-stages a generational love story into a quietly sweeping, memory-fractured stage romance that subtly promotes emotional accumulation over plot novelty. Now on stage at OC's Segerstrom Center for the Arts, this 2024 three-time Tony-nominated Broadway musical's first national tour continues performances in Costa Mesa through February 8, 2026.
Between Ingrid Michelson’s heart-swelling score, a safe and steady book by Bekah Brunstetter and the co-direction of Michael Greif and Schele Williams, this entertaining but hardly remarkable tale kicks off the 2026 season at the Hollywood Pantages on an appropriately tear-streaked note.
Five-time Tony nominee Brian D’Arcy James joined TODAY to discuss some of his current and past projects, including originating King George in Hamilton off-Broadway. Watch the full interview, where he also speaks about starring in the Peacock spy thriller series The Copenhagen Test and his Christmas song, 'Michigan Christmas.'
Grab your tissues and your loved ones, because The Notebook is well into its first national tour. The three-time 2024 Tony Award nominee is making its way around the U.S., bringing a slice of sadness, joy, and everything in between to theater lovers everywhere.
If you are a fan of Nicholas Sparks's novel The Notebook or the 2004 film of the same title (starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, you do not want to miss this production. It is a beautiful love story of endurance and hope even amidst the constant trials.
Jessica Vosk and Ingrid Michaelson teamed up for a stipped-back version of 'If This Is Love' from The Notebook on Broadway. Watch a video of the duo taking on the beloved showtune, with Michaelson on the ukulele, on Vosk's social media now!
The Notebook the Musical tells the heart warming, and often heartbreaking life-long love story, of Allie and Noah. See here for more details on the show!
St. Ann’s Warehouse has just announced that Tony nominees Tom Sturridge and Brian d’Arcy James have joined the cast of St. Ann’s new production of Eugene O’Neill’s “Anna Christie,” directed by Thomas Kail. We have all of the details here!
The full cast has been announced for Talene Monahon’s MEET THE CARTOZIANS, directed by Tony Award-winner David Cromer. The world premiere production kicks off Second Stage Theater’s 47th Season. We have all of the details here!
A new musical is in development based on the Netflix motion picture, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, from Will Ferrell and more. Learn more here!
On a recent episode of the Graham Norton Show, Will Ferrel revealed that he is adapting his film Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga for the stage. Learn more about what he said here!
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