The Notebook Reviews

Susan from Chicago, Illinois

SO GOOD!

This show is worth your time and money. So well done, great music, well staged out. This will be a success on Broadway. Buy your tickets now

Elaine from Chicago, Illinois

BEAUTIFUL EMOTIONAL JOURNEY

Stunning and evocative depiction of love, struggle, life, and the choices we make. Love that experienced actors are front and center; they are simply extraordinary. Beautiful music and breathtakingly poignant lyrics. Fantastic layering of characters at different ages. Direction is superb. Can’t take your eyes off of middle Allie and both Noahs sing like angels. All seats are great. See it now before it heads to Broadway and scoops up Tonys.

Bryan Wood from Chicago, Illinois

TIMELESS STORY PRESENTED TIMELESSLY

The music was fantastic and the dialouge contemporary and surprisingly funny. But the choreography and songs presenting multiple perspectives simultaneously on the stage elevated this work in ways the page and screen simply couldn't. You feel Noah's desire to be with the woman he loves in different ways at different stages of his life all at once as music and actors join perfectly to occupy space together on stage, in your head, and in your heart. The same is true for Allie's desire to become the woman really is, despite society's obstacles. Amazingly done. You won't be disappointed. You definitely will laugh. And at the end, you'll probably stand cheering through tears like me and most of the rest of the house.

Linda from Chicago, Illinois

WHAT A SURPRISE!

I had refused to read the book or see the film because I thought it was schlock, filled with the tear-jerkings of a bodice-ripping romance novel. What a delightful surprise! The score and lyrics were sweet. The sets were simple and inviting, yet not distracting (including the Barbara Gaines water). As for the cast, all were superb. Once one suspended disbelief, the transitions of ages and races were smoothly performed. I anticipate that The Notebook will go on to open on Broadway. Bravo, Chicago Shakespeare Theater! One caveat: Yep, I must admit to tears.

Kathy Mabus from Chicago, Illinois

THE NOTEBOOK

Loved the musical, glad I spent the time to see the story again. The staging was amazing from scene changes to the rain storm. Can't wait to see it move to Broadway.

L B from MorristownNJ

BEAUTIFUL DEPICTION OF LIFE

The Notebook handles a sensitive subject in a beautiful and touching manner with a contemporary twist. I would absolutely recommend it.

Cindy from New York, New York

WE LOVED IT!

I read the book and saw them movie. Loved them both so I was very happy that this Broadway show retold the story and kept all the romance and emotion. The actors were top notch. The songs, not melodies you'll leave the theater singing, but very good for the story. The singers sang with all their hearts. We sat 6th row mezzanine, just off center and the seats were perfect. We really loved this show!! Junior's restaurant is right next door. A convenient place for lunch.

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