The UK premiere of The Notebook – A New Musical will open in London’s West End next year, becoming the first production to play at the newly renamed Judi Dench Theatre, currently known as the Shaftesbury Theatre.
Based on Nicholas Sparks’ bestselling novel, which marks its 30th anniversary this year, the musical features music and lyrics by Ingrid Michaelson and a book by Bekah Brunstetter. Previews begin on 10 March 2027, with an official opening night on 13 April and performances currently booking through to 11 December 2027.
The production is directed by Michael Greif and Schele Williams, with choreography by Katie Spelman. Casting for the London production will be announced at a later date.
Tickets go on sale from 10am today, with prices starting at £20. Producers have also confirmed that 50,000 tickets will be available at £50 or under.
Nicholas Sparks said, “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. The worldwide response has been incredible, and I’m thrilled to share this latest evolution of the story with audiences in London.”
Ingrid Michaelson commented, “The thing that makes a musical so special for me is the collaborative nature of it, and I can’t imagine a better team of people to have built The Notebook. 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.”
Bekah Brunstetter added, “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. Ingrid and I have loved expanding the story so that it truly sings and reaches even more people. We can’t wait to get back in the room with our brilliant creative team and discover this musical all over again for the London audience.”
Originally adapted for Broadway, The Notebook – A New Musical follows Allie and Noah, two people from different worlds whose enduring love story spans decades. The production combines Michaelson’s score with Brunstetter’s book to reimagine one of the most beloved contemporary romance stories for the stage.
The creative team also includes music supervisor and arranger Carmel Dean, scenic designers David Zinn and Brett J. Banakis, costume designer Paloma Young, lighting designer Ben Stanton, sound designer Nevin Steinberg, hair and wig designer Mia Neal, orchestrators John Clancy and Carmel Dean, music director Jim Henson, and casting by Jill Green Casting.
The musical is produced by Kevin McCollum, Kurt Deutsch and Jamie Wilson Productions.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
