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Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber and More to Star in Upcoming Audible Theater Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025

Audible and TOGETHER are launching a new collaboration that will include two fully-produced plays, readings, panels, and workshops to be mounted at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre, starring Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber and more.

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!

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
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.

BTU's Designers Initiative to Launch With BEFORE THE CURTAIN RISES Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2024

Black Theatre United's Designers Initiative will launch with Before the Curtain Rises: The Designers Series, which will premiere Thursday, October 31, 2024 on BTU's YouTube Channel. Learn more about the series and see how to tune in!

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 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
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.

John Cardoza and Jordan Tyson Will Play Final Performances in THE NOTEBOOK Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2024

Original Chicago and Broadway cast members John Cardoza and Jordan Tyson will play their final performances in The Notebook, the new musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the film of the same name.

THE NOTEBOOK Announces Closing Date
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2024

The Notebook will close on Broadway this December. According to an Instagram post, the final performance will take place on December 15.

THE NOTEBOOK Will Launch a North American Tour in September 2025
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2024

The new Broadway musical The Notebook, based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the iconic film, will launch a North American Tour in fall 2025.  Performances will begin in September 2025 at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, OH. Learn more about the tour here!

THE NOTEBOOK to Hold CD Signing Event at Barnes & Noble
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2024

In celebration of The Notebook (Original Broadway Cast Recording)'s recent physical CD release by Atlantic Records, Barnes & Noble will host an exclusive fan signing event. Learn how to attend.

New London Barn Playhouse And Transport Group Announces Developmental Production Of SPLIT
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 25, 2024

The New London Barn Playhouse is thrilled to announce a developmental production of the new musical Split in collaboration with the award winning Off-Broadway theater company Transport Group.

THE NOTEBOOK Releases New Block of Tickets Through December
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2024

A new block of seats has just been released for The Notebook, the new Broadway musical based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks that inspired the film of the same name. Learn how to get your tickets here!

THE NOTEBOOK's Original Broadway Cast Recording Now Available on CD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2024

The Notebook (Original Broadway Cast Recording) is available now on CD and offered for purchase at the Schoenfeld Theatre.

Video: Meet the Tony-Nominated Designers of 2024
by Joey Mervis - Jun 15, 2024

Watch as we chat with: Tatiana Kahvegian and Brett J. Banakis (The Outsiders), Dede Ayite (Hell's Kitchen, Appropriate, Jaja's African Hair Briading), Brandon Stirling Baker (Illinoise), Stefania Bulbarella (Jaja's African Hair Braiding), Isabella Byrd (An Enemy of the People, Cabaret), Enver Chandrashaker (Stereophonic), dots (Appropriate, An Enemy of the People), David Korins (Here Lies Love), Peter Nigrini (Hell's Kitchen, Lempicka), Will Pickens (Appropriate), Ryan Rumery (Stereophonic), Tom Scutt (Cabaret), Cody Spencer (Here Lies Love, The Outsiders), and David Zinn (Jaja's African Braiding, Stereophonic, An Enemy of the People).

Video: THE NOTEBOOK's Carson Stewart & Charlie J. Webb Sing 'Ghost'
by Lauren Hilton - May 16, 2024

Ensemble members Carson Stewart & Charlie J. Webb from The Notebook on Broadway performed a stripped-down version of 'Ghosts' by Ingrid Michaelson in the stairwell of the Schoenfeld Theatre.

Broadway By Design: THE OUTSIDERS
by Nicole Rosky - May 13, 2024

BroadwayWorld is shining a spotlight on the stellar designs of this Broadway season, show by show. In this special edition, we are checking in with the Tony-nominated design collective behind The Outsiders, AMP.

THE ENIGMATIST Comes to Chicago Shakespeare Theater This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024

Chicago Shakespeare Theater will present The Enigmatist, an immersive and captivating experience of illusions, puzzles, and cryptology, written and performed by renowned magician and The New York Timescrossword constructor David Kwong.

Photos: Behind the Scenes with the 2024 Tony Nominees
by Bruce Glikas - May 4, 2024

The nominees gathered at the Sofitel New York on Thursday to meet the press for the first time and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out behind the scenes photos of the 2024 nominees below and check out even more of the acting nominees and creative nominees.