The Notebook – The Musical at Academy of Music

Butterfly-inducing, intriguing, breathtaking. Soul-stirring, emotionally charged, profoundly moving. Exceptional, intimate.

The Musical

If ever at a total loss for words to describe the experience of ‘The Notebook (The Musical)’ live on stage, let these be it - just a pure powerhouse display of the affection and love we all crave.

So get ready to swoon at the mind-blowing artistry on show; prepare your heart, soul, and body for the intimacy they’re about to encounter; and give thought to the notion that you’re about to witness an absolute theatrical triumph that stems from nowhere else but the heart.

The biggest romantic treat to hit Broadway recently under the masterful hands of directors Michael Greif and Schele Williams, and choreographer Katie Spelman opened in Broadway in early 2024, and since has proved to be a feast for those who are romantics at heart.

Even though the musical adaptation had massive shoes to fill after the successes of the original 1996 Nicholas Sparks best-selling novel and the 2004 film adaptation of the novel, but ‘The Notebook (The Musical)’ casts its own shadow, hitting that sweet spot and yanking at all the hearts (and tear ducts). There is no contest: ‘The Notebook (The Musical)’ has what it takes to turn heads, melt icicle hearts, and make you fall in love with the story all over again.

Following unconventional timeline, featuring interesting casting choices, and boasting a stellar cast, ‘The Notebook’ is a work onto its own.

What to expect

Anticipating the legendary “rain kiss? You’ve got it. A terrific production chock full of charisma, chemistry, wonder, and sincerity that is quite literally bringing romance back to the stage? You’ve got it. A production with outstanding visuals? This is it.

Don’t believe us? Let the proof be in the accolades: ‘The Notebook (The Musical)’ received many award nominations, including three Tony Award nominations, three Drama League Award nominations, an Outer Critics Circle Award nomination, as well as the sought-after Grammy Award nomination for Best Musical Theatre Album.

The theater

With a production such as ‘The Notebook (The Musical)’ gracing stages, the best possible venue you can hope for is the Academy Of Music, and Philadelphia, you’ve got it! With the Academy Of Music’s fantastic lighting and sound, excellent acoustics, great amenities, and luxurious seating spread across various levels resulting in brilliant sight-lines, you are in for one of the most wonderful theatrical experiences of your life!

So go on, get your tickets now and set your heart on fire!