‘The Notebook’ sets Broadway closing date
The stage adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’s romance novel features a Tony Award-nominated book by Bekah Brunstetter and music and lyrics by Ingrid Michaelson.
This chapter is closing. The Notebook will close on Broadway, playing its final performance at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre on December 15. It will have played 352 total performances at the time of closing.
The Notebook began as the 1996 debut novel of Nicholas Sparks, and it went on to become a popular romance movie starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. The musical adaptation premiered in Chicago in 2023 before transferring to Broadway in February 2024.
The story follows Noah and Allie, two lovers from different classes who defy the odds to be together. The Notebook is framed as a memory play, with an elderly Noah reading the story of their love to an Alzheimer’s-stricken Allie in the hopes she’ll remember their life together.
“As with the film, the musical adaptation of The Notebook is like a Hallmark card, its sweeping romance sparkly,” New York Theatre Guide’s review reads.
Emmy Award-nominated screenwriter Bekah Brunstetter (This Is Us) adapted Sparks’s novel for the stage, earning a 2024 Tony Award nomination for her work. Bestselling musician Ingrid Michaelson wrote the songs, and Michael Greif and Schele Williams co-directed.
The main cast includes John Cardoza as Younger Noah, Ryan Vasquez as Middle Noah, 2024 Tony nominee Dorian Harewood as Older Noah, Jordan Tyson as Younger Allie, Joy Woods as Middle Allie, and 2024 Tony nominee Maryann Plunkett as Older Allie.
The show will launch a national tour in September 2025 and also has a cast recording available.
Learn more about The Notebook on Broadway.
Photo credit: Joy Woods and Ryan Vasquez in The Notebook on Broadway. (Photo by Julieta Cervantes)
Frequently asked questions
What is The Notebook: The Musical about?
Nicholas Sparks's enduring love story captivated audiences on the page and screen, and now it's a highly anticipated musical. Follow Noah and Allie as they fight to be together while class differences, war, and time try to pull them apart at every turn.
Where is The Notebook: The Musical playing?
The Notebook: The Musical is playing at Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre . The theatre is located at 236 West 45th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue), New York, 10036.
How long is The Notebook: The Musical?
The running time of The Notebook: The Musical is 2hr 20min. Incl. 15min intermission.
What's the age requirement for The Notebook: The Musical?
The recommended age for The Notebook: The Musical is Ages 10+. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre..
How do you book tickets for The Notebook: The Musical?
Book tickets for The Notebook: The Musical on New York Theatre Guide.
What are the songs in The Notebook on Broadway?
The Notebook includes songs with titles like "If This Is Love" and "Words." Ingrid Michaelson wrote the score, which is completely original for the musical.
Who wrote The Notebook musical?
The Notebook musical is written by indie musician Ingrid Michaelson (music and lyrics) and three-time This Is Us Emmy nominee Bekah Brunstetter (book). The musical is adapted from the 1996 novel by Nicholas Sparks.
Who directed The Notebook on Broadway?
Michael Greif and Schele Williams direct The Notebook on Broadway. Greif is a four-time Tony Award nominee for Rent, Next to Normal, Grey Gardens, and Dear Evan Hansen, and Williams is a veteran actor now making her Broadway directorial debut.
Is The Notebook appropriate for kids?
The Notebook is suitable for kids ages 10 and up. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Is The Notebook good?
The Notebook show received critical acclaim for its Chicago premiere, so the many fans of the book and movie — or anyone looking for a moving, romantic musical — are sure to fall in love with The Notebook on Broadway.
Is The Notebook musical the same as the movie?
The Notebook is essentially the same as the movie and the book, featuring the same plot and characters. The main difference is the music — the stage show features a completely new score full of original songs.
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