The Notebook – The Musical at Hollywood Pantages Theatre

“… underscores the universality of the romance and the ease of imaginative leaps in musical theatre.” – Variety

It’s a love story for the ages, a butterfly-inducing feast for those who are romantics at heart. It’s “as fresh as the rainwater that drenches the meant-for-each-other lovers,” a tale set alight by the lovers’ spark, an ingeniously adapted version of the much-adored novel and award-winning film. 

Wondering about the tear-jerking? You’ve got it. The famous rain kiss? Consider it done. All of that, together with a deeply moving tale that could turn a world filled with I-don’t-believe-in-love people on its head, beautiful music, heartwarming lyrics, impeccable stagecraft, and a never-seen-before kind of creative staging, and you’re in for a stirring treat for the books – the notebooks. 

Love is slated to return to the stage in full force this season, and it’s a return that nobody should miss out on. That’s it, Los Angeles, you are the lucky ones, because The Notebook: The Musical is coming to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre! 

The Notebook Musical Tickets

“‘The Notebook: The Musical’ is one of the most incredible dramatic works, both cohesive and moving, ever brought to the stage.” – Josh At The Movies

SYNOPSIS

In a room at a retirement home, Noah Calhoun reads from a notebook to his darling wife Allie, who suffers from Alzheimer’s. Allie doesn’t remember their love story, how it started, and how everything led up to this moment, and Noah patiently, yet desperately, tries to help her remember and return to him, even if it is for a brief moment. 

Their tale starts in the summer in the 1940s in South Carolina, where poor mill worker Noah meets a wealthy heiress, Allie, and in spite of everything working against them, they fall in love with each other. During the years, and after countless attempts from both fate and Allie’s parents to keep them apart, they keep returning to each other – lovers who are entirely and utterly meant to be – and will be, no matter what. 

The Notebook: The Musical weaves together the three timelines of Allie and her Noah in a non-linear unique manner – the power of the familiar presented in a brand new way. It is chemistry and romance personified; it’s as personal and intimate as that famous rain kiss; it’s a powerhouse display that will get you involved whether you want to or not – body, soul, and heart. 

“Impeccable casting, unique staging, a layered book, and passionate music and lyrics combined place this rendition high among the ranks of comparable theatre.” – Josh At The Movies

CREATIVE TEAM AND CAST

If there ever has been an ingenious adaptation of a novel, writer Bekah Brunstetter’s rendition of Nicholas Sparks’ best-selling debut novel The Notebook is it. Add Ingrid Michaelson’s soaring melodies and introspective lyrics, direction by world-renowned directors Michael Greif and Schele Williams, Katie Spelman’s incredible choreography, musical director Tina Faye’s magic, and David Zinn and Brett. J. Banakis’ breathtaking scenic design, and you have a theatrical triumph that quickly turned into one of the most incredible dramatic works to hit Broadway in recent years. 

When it comes to the star-studded cast, think of this: vocals smooth as butter, a powerhouse display of pure artistry, honest and gentle embodiments of the characters, and all around terrific performances. It’s enough to get even the hardest of hearts ready to indulge in the romantic magic on show! Audiences can look forward to experience the talents of Sharon Catherine Brown as Older Allie, Alysha Deslorieux as Middle Allie, Chloё Cheers as Younger Allie, Beau Gravitte as Older Noah, Ken Wulf Clark as Middle Noah, and Kyle Mangold as Younger Noah. 

“…as fresh as the rainwater that drenches the meant-for-each-other lovers.” – The New Yorker

HISTORY AND LEGACY

The Notebook: The Musical is a unique adaptation of best-seller Nicholas Sparks’ 1996 novel of the same name. The production, under the masterful direction of Michael Greif and Schele Williams, had its premiere at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre in 2022, after which it moved to Broadway in 2024, premiering at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. The unique and poignant theatrical experience was an instant hit, receiving three Tony Award nominations, three Drama League Award nominations, one Outer Critics Circle Award nomination, and a Grammy Award nomination. 

THE HOLLYWOOD PANTAGES THEATRE

The Hollywood Pantages Theatre is just as iconic as the love between Noah and his Allie in The Notebook: The Musical, boasting a long, consistent history of bringing the best of the best in entertainment to Los Angeles. The stunning art-deco theatre is centrally located, has ample safe parking, and plenty of wonderful restaurants in its vicinity, to add the cherry on top of an already incredible evening at the theatre. Boasting first class sound and lighting, fantastic amenities, superb acoustics, perfect sight-lines, and luxurious seating for up to 2,703 theatregoers spread across an orchestra floor and mezzanine, the Hollywood Pantages Theatre is where you’ll find romantic magic on show this season! 

With The Notebook: The Musical hitting all the right notes and yanking at those tear ducts right on your doorstep, you’d want to make sure to get your tickets now, before they’re all sold out! Do it – you owe it to yourself. 

“Leave the light on and let ‘The Notebook: The Musical’ carry you home.” – Josh At The Movies