Now in Pittsburgh, PA · Benedum Center · 2h 20m
Opened Sep 6, 2025 · 1+ year on tour
Reviewed by critics in each city on the tour, scored separately from the Broadway run. See the Broadway production →
Critics' Take
Critics find "The Notebook" musical emotionally effective with strong performances and Ingrid Michaelson's score, though opinions split on whether the adaptation deepens or dilutes the beloved story's impact.
“Justin Myhre is production stage manager. Michael Camp is company manager. There have been Broadway musical love stories before, but none in the past decade have been as profoundly moving as The Notebook.” StageSceneLA StaffReviewed in Los Angeles, CA
“I can honestly say this is my favorite musical of the season and now one of my favorite musicals of all time.” By Lisa BellReviewed in Orlando, FL
“This new musical adaptation, inspired by Nicholas Sparks’s 1996 novel, is not a superficial theatrical event.” By Jerrod SumnerReviewed in St. Paul, MN
“What emerges is moving, powerful, and heartbreaking.” By Deborah Bostock-KelleyReviewed in Tampa, FL
“The musical presentation is a wonderful reinvention of this story and stands in its own right.” By Liz Eichler, Oct 15, 2025
Dates from Tours To You. Check the venue for showtimes and tickets.
Critics find "The Notebook" musical emotionally effective with strong performances and Ingrid Michaelson's score, though opinions split on whether the adaptation deepens or dilutes the beloved story's impact. (CriticScore 75/100 from 64 reviews.)
Yes. The Notebook earns strong reviews from critics (75/100 from 64 reviews). Most theatergoers will have a great time.
The Notebook has a CriticScore of 75/100 based on 64 professional reviews. This is a "Recommended" show.
The The Notebook national tour is playing Benedum Center in Pittsburgh, PA through November 15. Next it plays Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, NY from December 1.
The Notebook has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes, including 1 intermission.
Cast information is not yet available for this production.
