The production is set to head to the West End’s Judi Dench Theatre (formerly the Shaftesbury Theatre), in 2027.
It has been announced that The Notebook musical, based on Nicholas Sparks’ debut novel will run at the Judi Dench Theatre from the 10th March 2027, officially opening at the theatre on the 13th April.
The Notebook will be the first production at the newly named theatre, currently known as the Shaftesbury Theatre.
Directed by Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen, Next to Normal, RENT) and Schele Williams (The Wiz, Aida) with music and lyrics by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, book by Bekah Brunstetter (NBC’s This Is Us), and choreography by Katie Spelman (Moulin Rouge), tickets for the production are on sale now. Casting has yet to be announced.
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The creative team also includes: Music Supervision & Arrangements by Carmel Dean; Scenic Design by David Zinn & Brett J. Banakis; Costume Design by Paloma Young; Lighting Design by Ben Stanton; Sound Design by Nevin Steinberg; Hair & Wig Design by Mia Neal; Orchestrations by John Clancy & Carmel Dean; Co-Vocal Arrangements by Ingrid Michaelson & Carmel Dean; Music Direction by Jim Henson; Casting by Jill Green Casting.
Speaking of the news, Nicholas Sparks said: “I couldn’t have predicted when I published The Notebook 30 years ago that this story would have such a lasting impact around the globe. The worldwide response has been incredible, and I’m thrilled to share this latest evolution of the story with audiences in London.”
To find out more visit: https://uk.notebookmusical.com/