The Notebook

The Notebook is a musical adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’s best-selling novel and the film it inspired. It follows Allie and Noah, two people from different social worlds whose love endures across a lifetime, even as circumstances and outside forces threaten to separate them. The production is presented as an emotional portrait of lasting love, combining romance with original songs.

The musical is directed by Michael Greif, known for Dear Evan Hansen, Next to Normal, and RENT, and Schele Williams, whose credits include The Wiz and Aida. Ingrid Michaelson wrote the music and lyrics, Bekah Brunstetter wrote the book, and Katie Spelman created the choreography.

When: December 8–20, 2026

Showtimes: Tuesday, December 8, at 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday, December 9, at 7:00 p.m.; Thursday, December 10, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, December 11, at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, December 12, at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; Sunday, December 13, at 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Tuesday, December 15, at 7:00 p.m.; Wednesday, December 16, at 7:00 p.m.; Thursday, December 17, at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, December 18, at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, December 19, at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; and Sunday, December 20, at 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Tickets: Price not available

Venue: Emerson Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116

Run time: 2 hours and 20 minutes, including one intermission

Ages: Recommended for ages 10 and up

Content note: The production includes flashing lights, periods of darkness, and theatrical haze.

Creative team: Michael Greif and Schele Williams direct; Ingrid Michaelson provides music and lyrics; Bekah Brunstetter wrote the book; and Katie Spelman choreographs.

Company: The production’s photo captions identify Angela Birchett as Older Allie, Alysha Deslorieux as Middle Allie, Makena Jackson as Younger Allie, John Rubinstein as Older Noah, Ken Wulf Clark as Middle Noah, Kyle Mangold as Younger Noah, and Anne Tolpegin as Mother/Nurse Lori.