The Notebook – The Musical at Durham Performing Arts Center

Goosebump-inducing, intriguing, riveting. Intensely amorous, emotionally charged, profoundly touching. Extraordinary, intimate.

The Broadway 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 - a wild flower bursting with fragrance, colour, and beauty, ready for the picking.

So get ready for soaring voices and introspective lyrics; prepare your heart, soul, and body for the intimacy they’re about to encounter; and consider the fact that once you’ve experienced Bekah Brunstetter’s wonderful musical adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ iconic novel, your entire world will change for the better.

The musical adaptation of ‘The Notebook’, with its an original score by world-renowned singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson opened on 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 the ability to turn even the most stubborn cynics into hopeless romantics.

Following unconventional timeline, featuring interesting casting choices, and boasting all round terrific performances, ‘The Notebook (The Musical)’ is unlike any other production.

What to expect

The classic “rain kiss? Consider it done. A breathtaking theatrical experience chock full of magnetism, chemistry, magic, and honesty that is quite literally bringing romance back to the stage? Look no further. One of the most incredible dramatic works to recently hit Broadway? Done.

Not only did ‘The Notebook’ knock the world off its axis, it also stunned the critics. ‘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 Venue

The Durham Performing Arts Center is the place to be this summer - so make sure to grab your tickets to the biggest romance to hit stages in years now! With the venue’s state-of-the-art lighting and sound, excellent acoustics, top-notch amenities, and luxurious seating spread across various levels resulting in impeccable sight-lines, you are in for one of the most wonderful theatrical experiences of your life!

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