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Bekah Brunstetter (‘The Notebook’ writer) on providing ‘hope and uplift’ in a musical tackling ‘devastating’ Alzheimer’s disease [Exclusive Video Interview]
- “I have Alzheimer’s in my family, I have a lot of it, actually, the genetic kind that tends to trickle down through generations,” shares Bekah Brunstetter about why Nicholas Sparks’ “The Notebook” and its film adaptation resonate with her so deeply. As the book writer for the musical adaptation that recently opened on Broadway, she …
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Review: In ‘The Notebook’ on Broadway, a love story through time feels real
The 2004 movie “The Notebook,” which starred Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams and tells the story of a fraught romantic relationship from optimistic youth to poignant old age, was dismissed by movie critics as various shades of sentimental pap. Audiences, who typically find greater value in the simple, human longing of ordinary folks, could not have disagreed more vehemently. The film, based on ...
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"The Notebook": Turning the bestselling romance into a Broadway musical
In 1996 Nicholas Sparks' romantic novel became a bestseller. Eight years later it was adapted to a classic movie starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. And now, the love story that was "a song, a dream, a whisper," is a Broadway musical.
- EntertainmentIndiewire
‘The Notebook’ on Broadway Is a Smart Model for How to Adapt a Beloved Movie
Movies to stage shows are a dime a dozen. The new "Notebook" musical shows the best way forward.
- EntertainmentNY Post
‘The Notebook’ review: Broadway musical doesn’t match the film’s sweep
Not a single change book writer Bekah Brunstetter has made improves the simple story’s effectiveness. In most cases, the alterations dull its punch and turn it into a wispy memory play. A memory for them becomes an afterthought for us.
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Theater Review: Without Gosling or geese, Broadway's 'The Notebook' goes for the guts, without guile
The romantic tearjerker “The Notebook” lands on Broadway in awkward musical theater form this spring having previously conquered books and movies. It is intent now on making a live audience openly weep by employing massive doses of schlocky sentimentality without the aid of Ryan Gosling. The bombastic musical that opened Thursday at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre is about a love for the ages but has understated songs by Ingrid Michaelson, who offers coffee house vibes instead of passion's thund
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Original Broadway Cast Recording of ‘The Notebook’ Musical Is Coming Via Atlantic Records
The new show, with a score by singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, joins the likes of Hamilton and Dear Evan Hansen in the label's musical theater catalog.
- EntertainmentGold Derby
2024 Tony Awards nominations predictions: Big tallies for musicals ‘Lempicka,’ ‘The Notebook,’ ‘Cabaret’ …
In the two weeks since Gold Derby launched the 2024 Tony Awards nominations predictions center, over 600 users have made their preliminary picks for which shows, performers and creatives will land coveted nominations. This season, 20 musicals and musical revivals will compete for only a handful of slots in each category, making this one of …
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Nicholas Sparks Reflects on The Notebook 's Legacy as the Musical Comes to Broadway
The bestselling author discusses the new adaptation of his novel
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Do you love 'The Notebook' movie? Then get ready for a 'good, hard cry' on Broadway
Say you're a bird! Meet the six stars of "The Notebook" on Broadway, a musical adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks book and 2004 movie.
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How ‘The Notebook’ Broadway Musical Highlights the Universality of the Story’s Enduring Romance
Even if you don’t know “The Notebook,” you know there’s a romantic couple at the heart of the story. But in the new Broadway musical adaptation of “The Notebook,” there’s not just one couple — there’s three: Three actors playing each of the two characters at different times of their lives. Listen to this week’s “Stagecraft” podcast …
