‘The Notebook: The Musical’ isn’t transcendent, but it locates some wisdom in its transformation to the stage
7 / 10
I wasn’t expecting the actors cast in these roles at the Pantages, where the musical opened Wednesday, to compare in magnetism or intensity to their movie star predecessors. Fortunately, the way the musical is written by Ingrid Michaelson (music and lyrics) and Bekah Brunstetter (book), they don’t really have to.
