Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. With a book that has sold millions of copies worldwide and a film that’s one of the highest-grossing romantic dramas of all time, the musical adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’s The Notebook comes to Broadway following a critically acclaimed world premiere engagement at Chicago Shakespeare Theater in the fall of 2022.
Score average from verified show reviews by customers who’ve bought tickets from Broadway.com.
"The Notebook has now become one of, if not, the best show I’ve ever seen in my life. I have never been so emotionally invested in a show. The dialogue and acting was so natural that I forgot I was in an audience. The story is devastating yet so loving, between bawling my eyes out I was laughing at such perfectly placed comedic relief. The way in which love was portrayed is unlike anything I’ve seen in a show before. Without sounding like the dramatic theatre kid that I am, I do truly feel like it changed my life a bit. I haven’t seen the movie before so I wouldn’t be able to comment on how similar they are.
The music was fabulous, Joy Woods is an absolute star she was so captivating and has such a beautiful voice. John Cardoza and Jordan Tyson’s voices were also outstanding. Maryann Plunkett and Dorian Harewood stole my heart as Older Allie and Older Noah, I was rooting for them the entire time and their performances came across so real. Carson Stewart as Johnny/Fin was my absolute favourite, his comedic timing was fantastic. The main cast playing the older/middle/younger versions of Allie and Noah did such an amazing job of keeping core aspects of the character while also representing them at different stages in their lives. The whole cast were spectacular as well as the orchestra. The use of the rain and the staging when there were flashbacks was also gorgeous. I would love to see the show again to see it better as I was crying the entire time so I perhaps may have missed a few things. So grateful to have gotten to see this show ❤️"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 5, 2024
"The music. The actors. Brilliant. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 4, 2024
"The whole show was incredible! The actors are top notch. Their talent supersedes all expectations. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 4, 2024
"Wonderful!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 4, 2024
"Great acting, fabulous singing and amazing stage!"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 3, 2024
"The Notebook was incredible. I have read the book, I have seen the movie, and I couldn’t figure out how they could adapt it to the stage. Thank goodness someone did. The acting, the singing, the stage, the orchestra were phenomenal. I will see it again. And I am sure I will cry again. Loved it!"
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Sharon N from Williamstown on Aug 29, 2024
"absolutely amazing and breathtaking production. love the diversity of the cast to portray a story simply about love. wonderful production and fantastic emotion! would rewatch over and over again! you have to see! (warning: many tears were shed)"
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 28, 2024
"I loved the music! You could hear not only Ingrid Michaelson’s signature sound but also felt like the actors were singing in her same style. It was great! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 20, 2024
"I am not a huge fan of musicals but I feel like for something so emotionally envoking the music and song selection brings more passion and emotion to the show. I’ve already began recommending this to friends"
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 17, 2024
"All the actors were excellent and those with singing parts were outstanding!
The play is based on a book and there was a movie. Checking out either one would make following the play a bit easier.
Very clever show with a few interesting twists.
I recommend the show."
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 15, 2024
"Excellent performances from all cast members….storyline was amazing and well done. Highly recommended!!!"
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Greg P from Mason on Aug 15, 2024
"Incredible, wonderful, pure talent, the work thrills from the beginning to the end. The actors are wonderful with a voice that excites, impossible to stop seeing her"
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Juan Martin P from La Plata on Aug 9, 2024
"Beautiful music and acting that really brings the story to life! It brought tears to my eyes and I left the theater with a glow of happiness! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 1, 2024
"Outstanding! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 1, 2024
"Loved the sets. Superbly acted. Appreciated the laughs written in to the scripts as we all know this story is pretty sad as it is. Music was terrific"
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 24, 2024
"Loved the music and how everything was tied together."
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Bernadette B from Stormville on Jul 15, 2024
"Definitely a must show. This is my 6th Broadway show. And never have seen such amazing show which got audiences standing ovation. "
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Sinthia K from Austin on Jul 15, 2024
"This show was worth EVERY PENNY ! I would give anything to be able to experience seeing this for the first time again ! Wow Wow Wow ! I can only hope they'll add this to streaming platforms like they did for Hamilton ! "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 14, 2024
"Great actors "
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Ximena C from Greenwich on Jul 10, 2024
"The actors and actresses did a phenomenal job of replicating the movie. Especially loved the young couple. So well done !!! The band was great as well. "
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Patricia D from Land O Lakes on Jul 8, 2024
"It was a wonderful story and the performers brought the story to life beautifully. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 4, 2024
"The Note Book was excellent everyone put on a great performance, music was Fantastic "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 4, 2024
"Music and songs were wonderful. Characters were well cast for their parts. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Jul 2, 2024
"Gut wrenching, beautiful and authentic. An experience that shouldn’t be missed. Vocals were exquisite. "
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Broadway.com Customer on Sep 1, 2024
"It was risky to adapt this beloved movie and book into a Broadway musical but it is mission accomplished for the creators of the show! The storyline and musical renditions strengthen the story and the cast, especially older Allie and Noah were great. Younger versions and Allie are great voice talents too and really stand out amongst the cast. Have some tissues ready, not a single dry eye in the room!"
