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The Notebook musical to open at London’s Judi Dench Theatre in 2027
The Notebook musical will make its West End debut in London in 2027, at the theatre formerly known as the Shaftesbury Theatre.
It is due to open on 13 April, with previews beginning on 10 March, and will be the first production at the newly renamed Judi Dench Theatre.
The musical is based on Nicholas Sparks’s novel, published 30 years ago, and the film starring Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling.
It follows Allie and Noah, lovers from different social backgrounds, and uses a memory-play format in which an older Noah reads their story to Allie, who has Alzheimer’s disease.
The production is directed by Michael Greif and Schele Williams, with music and lyrics by Ingrid Michaelson and a book by Bekah Brunstetter.
The West End cast has not yet been announced, while tickets are on sale and 50,000 are available for £50 or less.
The Notebook musical will make its U.K. premiere at London’s Judi Dench Theatre on 13 April 2027.
Previews are scheduled to begin on 10 March, and the run is currently booked through 11 December 2027.
The production will be the first resident show at the theatre, formerly known as the Shaftesbury Theatre.
The musical is based on Nicholas Sparks’s novel and the film starring Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling.
The West End production will be directed by Michael Greif and Schele Williams, with choreography by Katie Spelman.
- Who
- The Notebook musical, based on Nicholas Sparks’s novel.
- What
- It will make its U.K. premiere at the Judi Dench Theatre. The West End cast has not been announced.
- When
- Previews begin on 10 March 2027, with the premiere on 13 April. The run is scheduled through 11 December 2027.
- Where
- The Judi Dench Theatre in London’s West End, formerly the Shaftesbury Theatre.
- Why
- The production is being presented in celebration of 30 years since Sparks’s novel was published.
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The musical premiered in Chicago.
The musical opened on Broadway.
Previews are scheduled to begin at the Judi Dench Theatre.
The musical is scheduled to have its U.K. premiere.
The run is currently scheduled to end.
- Venue
- Judi Dench Theatre, formerly the Shaftesbury Theatre
- U.K. premiere
- 13 April 2027
- Previews
- From 10 March 2027
- Scheduled run through
- 11 December 2027
- Tickets
- 50,000 tickets available at £50 or under
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What people are saying
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.
Getting to revisit and revitalise the piece with Bekah, Michael, Schele and the rest of the team for this new production in London is such an honour, and for our musical to be the first at the newly named Judi Dench Theatre is beyond thrilling.
It’s been such a joy to adapt ‘The Notebook’ for the stage — it’s such a timeless, universal love story that speaks to so many aspects of life.