Book now for The Notebook – A New Musical, the brand new musical based on Nicholas Sparks’s bestselling novel about enduring love and what we’ll do to keep it.

The Notebook in London

In The Notebook, Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart, in a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love.

Based on the best-selling novel by Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook will premiere at the soon-to-be-renamed Judi Dench Theatre (Shaftesbury Theatre) from 10 March 2027 until 11 December 2027.

Directed by Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen, Next to Normal) and Schele Williams (Aida, The Wiz), the joyous, funny and deeply moving musical features music and lyrics by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and a book by acclaimed writer Bekah Brunstetter (This Is Us).

Casting will be announced at a later date.

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Performances begin at the Judi Dench Theatre from 10 March 2027. You won’t want to miss this sweeping, romantic new musical.

Some love stories stay with us forever. Allie and Noah were born into two different worlds. Pulled apart, but always finding a way back, theirs is a love story that lasts a lifetime.

Based on Nicholas Sparks’s best-selling novel and the film loved by millions, The Notebook is a joyous, funny and deeply moving new musical about the power of enduring love. It is a story of dancing in the rain, the almost kiss and keeping the faith every single day.

Performance Information

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of The Notebook The Musical?

The cast will be announced at a later date.

Who are the creative team of The Notebook The Musical?

  • Based on the book by: Nicholas Sparks
  • Music and Lyrics: Ingrid Michaelson
  • Book: Bekah Brunstetter
  • Directors: Michael Greif and Schele Williams
  • Choreographer: Katie Spelman
  • Music Supervision and Arrangements: Carmel Dean
  • Scenic Designers: David Zinn and Brett J. Banakis
  • Costume Designer: Paloma Young
  • Lighting Designer: Ben Stanton
  • Sound Designer: Nevin Steinberg
  • Hair and Wig Designer: Mia Neal
  • Orchestrations: John Clancy and Carmel Dean
  • Co-Vocal Arrangements: Ingrid Michaelson and Carmel Dean
  • Music Director: Jim Henson
  • Casting: Jill Green Casting

Important Notes

Access Performances
  • Captioned: Thursday 9 September 2027, 7.30pm
  • Audio Described: Saturday 18 September 2027, 2.30pm
  • BSL: Thursday 23 September 2027, 7.30pm

Venue Information

Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre) , 210 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8DP

Nearest Tube or Train: Holborn (Central line, Piccadilly line), Tottenham Court Road (Central line, Northern line), Covent Garden (Piccadilly line)

Nearest Buses: 8, 10, 14, 19, 22A, 22B, 24, 25, 29, 38, 40, 55, 73, 134, 176

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Critics' reviews of The Notebook The Musical

★★★★ "Absolutely gorgeous - not to be missed!” - Chicago Tribune (US production)

★★★★ "Superb” - Chicago Sun Times (US production)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Notebook The Musical is playing at the Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre) in London
The running time of The Notebook The Musical is 2 hours 20 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for The Notebook The Musical are: 6+
To buy official London Theatre tickets to The Notebook The Musical, click on the Get Tickets button at the top of this page. You will be able to access the booking calendar to check live ticket availability and prices and see any exclusive offers or discounts. You will be purchasing tickets from an authorised retailer and member of the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers.
Yes, The Notebook The Musical has matinee performances on the following days: Wednesday, Saturday

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