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[Regional (US), 2018]
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Public Servant
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The Notebook
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Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Book of a Musical

Bekah Brunstetter, The Notebook


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IT Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Full-Length Script

Bekah BrunstetterYou May Go Now


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IT Awards - 2006 - Outstanding Original Full-Length Script

Bekah BrunstetterTo Nineveh: A Modern Miracle

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MTI Acquires Licensing Rights to THE NOTEBOOK Photo
MTI Acquires Licensing Rights to THE NOTEBOOK
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 14, 2025

The Notebook features music and lyrics by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and a Tony-nominated book by Bekah Brunstetter (This Is Us, Maid). Produced by Kevin McCollum and Kurt Deutsch, the musical played at Broadway’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
SUFFS, SHUCKED, HELL'S KITCHEN, and More Set For The Smith Center's 2025-2026 Season Photo
SUFFS, SHUCKED, HELL'S KITCHEN, and More Set For The Smith Center's 2025-2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 12, 2025

The Smith Center for the Performing Arts has announced its latest lineup of Broadway productions as part of the 2025-2026 season. The new season features nine stage productions direct from Broadway.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC, THE NOTEBOOK & More Set for Broadway San Diego 48th Season Photo
THE SOUND OF MUSIC, THE NOTEBOOK & More Set for Broadway San Diego 48th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

Broadway San Diego has revealed its 48th Season. This season brings a lineup of Award-winning productions, cherished classics, and exciting new musicals to the West Coast. Learn more!
HELL'S KITCHEN, THE NOTEBOOK And More Announced For Broadway In Cincinnati's 2025/26 Photo
HELL'S KITCHEN, THE NOTEBOOK And More Announced For Broadway In Cincinnati's 2025/26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2025

First Financial Bank Broadway in Cincinnati will present a highly-anticipated season lineup of shows starting with screen-to-stage success Back To The Future: The Musical, the revolutionary 2016 Tony Award Winner for Best Musical Hamilton, and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 8, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 8, 2025
by - Jan 8, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 8, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Reba McEntire to Produce and Star in New Film Written by Playwright Bekah Brunstetter Photo
Reba McEntire to Produce and Star in New Film Written by Playwright Bekah Brunstetter
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2025

Reba McEntire will both star and produce in a new film adaptation of the novel The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion, with a script written by The Notebook's Bekah Brunstetter.
2 Broadway Shows Close Today Photo
2 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 15, 2024

 Broadway says goodbye to two productions. The Notebook takes its final bow at the Schoenfeld Theatre following 35 previews and 317 regular performances; and The Roommate will conclude its limited run at the Booth Theatre following 14 previews and 101 regular performances.
THE NOTEBOOK Enters Final Week of Performances on Broadway Photo
THE NOTEBOOK Enters Final Week of Performances on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2024

The Notebook, the beloved new musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film, is now in its final week of performances on Broadway at the Schoenfeld Theatre. Purchase tickets now!
Olney Theatre Center Funds Three Week-Long Workshops In 24-25 Photo
Olney Theatre Center Funds Three Week-Long Workshops In 24-25
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2024

Olney Theatre Center announced the three collaborative projects it will develop with week-long workshops as part of its Vanguard Arts Fund (VAF) during the 24-25 season.
THE NOTEBOOK Original Broadway Cast Recording is Now Available on Vinyl Photo
THE NOTEBOOK Original Broadway Cast Recording is Now Available on Vinyl
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2024

The Notebook (Original Broadway Cast Recording) on special edition blue vinyl is now available for purchase. Find out where you can purchase the vinyl album here!
Photos: THE NOTEBOOK'S New Stars- Aisha Jackson, Anna Zavelson & Benji Santiago Photo
Photos: THE NOTEBOOK'S New Stars- Aisha Jackson, Anna Zavelson & Benji Santiago
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 30, 2024

Check out brand new images of the new cast of The Notebook on Broadway, including Aisha Jackson, Anna Zavelson, and Benji Santiago. Joy Woods, John Cardoza, and Jordan Tyson played their final performances earlier this month.
Reba McEntire Visits THE NOTEBOOK on Broadway Photo
Reba McEntire Visits THE NOTEBOOK on Broadway
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2024

Country superstar Reba McEntire recently visited The Notebook on Broadway! The official Instagram page shared a photo of McEntire with the cast and a caption that read: 'Thank you so much for sharing your love and light with us today.' Take a look at the post here!
THE NOTEBOOK to Join National Alzheimer's Awareness Month Initiative Photo
THE NOTEBOOK to Join National Alzheimer's Awareness Month Initiative
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2024

This Friday, November 1, The Notebook The Musical will join more than 1,300 sites around the world to “Light the World in Teal,” bringing awareness to Alzheimer's disease as National Alzheimer's Awareness Month continues throughout November. Learn more about the initiative.
Discover the Exciting Degree Programs at the School of Drama at The New School Photo
Discover the Exciting Degree Programs at the School of Drama at The New School
by Team BWW - Oct 23, 2024

The School of Drama at The New School has helped shape the careers of Broadway changemakers and Tony Award nominees like director and artistic director Stevie Walker-Webb, actor and playwright Jordan E. Cooper, playwright Bekah Brunstetter, and projection designer and director Stefania Bulbarella.
THE NOTEBOOK to Celebrate 250 Broadway Performances This Weekend Photo
THE NOTEBOOK to Celebrate 250 Broadway Performances This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 17, 2024

The Notebook, the new Broadway musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film, will celebrate 250 performances on Broadway. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to the show!
THE CAKE Comes to Whidbey Island Center for the Arts Photo
THE CAKE Comes to Whidbey Island Center for the Arts
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2024

 Faith, family and frosting collide in The Cake, a touching and timely play by Tony-nominated playwright Bekah Brunstetter, who received the nomination this year for The Notebook on Broadway. Opening at the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) on October 11, The Cake is based loosely on the Supreme Court case against the baker who refused to bake a wedding cake for a same sex couple.
THE NOTEBOOK Will Be Filmed Tonight for Lincoln Center Theatre on Film and Tape Archi Photo
THE NOTEBOOK Will Be Filmed Tonight for Lincoln Center Theatre on Film and Tape Archives
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2024

The Notebook The Musical will be filmed for the Lincoln Center Theatre on Film and Tape Archives during the performance this evening, October 3.
Aisha Jackson Will Join THE NOTEBOOK as Middle Allie Photo
Aisha Jackson Will Join THE NOTEBOOK as Middle Allie
by Joshua Wright - Sep 24, 2024

The Notebook on Broadway will welcome Aisha Jackson to the Broadway company in the role of “Middle Allie” beginning Tuesday, October 22, at the Schoenfeld Theatre. Original Chicago and Broadway cast member Joy Woods will play her final performance on Sunday, October 20.
Signature Theatre Names Emily Shooltz as the Organization's New Artistic Director Photo
Signature Theatre Names Emily Shooltz as the Organization's New Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2024

Signature Theatre has announced Emily Shooltz as the organization’s new Artistic Director. Shooltz will step into the role November 1, following a nationwide search for a dynamic candidate with the experience and daring to carry Signature’s mission and unique producing model into the future.
Olivia Holt, Charlie Barnett, And More Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: LOS ANGELES Photo
Olivia Holt, Charlie Barnett, And More Join THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: LOS ANGELES
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2024

Olivia Holt, Charlie Barnett, and other stars will participate in THE 24 HOUR PLAYS: LOS ANGELES on September 23, showcasing their talents in a unique theatrical event where plays are written, rehearsed, and performed in a single day.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Bekah Brunstetter written?

Bekah Brunstetter has written 3 shows including A Long and Happy Life (Playwright), Public Servant (Playwright), The Notebook (Bookwriter).

What awards has Bekah Brunstetter been nominated for?

Best Book of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Notebook, Outstanding Full-Length Script (IT Awards) for You May Go Now and Outstanding Original Full-Length Script (IT Awards) for To Nineveh: A Modern Miracle.

What awards has Bekah Brunstetter won?

Bekah Brunstetter has won the Outstanding Full-Length Script at the IT Awards for You May Go Now and the Outstanding Original Full-Length Script at the IT Awards for To Nineveh: A Modern Miracle.

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