The Notebook – The Musical at Keller Auditorium

Butterfly-inducing, intriguing, riveting. Intensely amorous, emotionally charged, profoundly heart-rending. Magical, intimate.

The Musical

There is certainly no shortage of words to describe ‘The Notebook (The Musical)’ - a wild flower bursting with fragrance, colour, and beauty, ready for the picking.

So get ready for an honest and gentle show of brilliance; prepare your heart, soul, and body for all the feels coming their way; and consider the notion that once you’ve experienced Bekah Brunstetter’s masterful musical adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ iconic novel, you won’t ever be the same again.

The biggest romantic treat to hit Broadway recently under the masterful hands of directors Michael Greif and Schele Williams, and choreographer Katie Spelman opened in
Broadway in early 2024, and since has enchanted plenty of audiences.

The successes of Nicholas Sparks’ best-selling novel and the beloved 2004 film adaptation featuring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams created massive expectations, but ‘The Notebook (The Musical)’ casts its own shadow, ticking all the right boxes and pulling at the heart-strings (and tear ducts). The proof is in the pudding: ‘The Notebook (The Musical)’ has what it takes to turn even the most ardent naysayers into hopeless romantics.

Following unconventional timeline, featuring unique and inclusive casting choices, and boasting all round terrific performances, ‘The Notebook (The Musical)’ is unlike any other production.

The experience

Wondering about the famous “rain kiss? Box ticked. A love story that, by summoning ghosts of the past, reaches the maximum heights? Tick.? Look no further. One of the most incredible dramatic works to recently hit Broadway? This is it.

Not only did ‘The Notebook (The Musical)’ knock the world off its axis, it also stunned the critics. ‘The Notebook (The Musical)’ received many award nominations, including three Tony Award nominations, three Drama League Award nominations, an Outer Critics Circle Award nomination, as well as the sought-after Grammy Award nomination for Best Musical Theatre Album.

The theater

With a production such as ‘The Notebook (The Musical)’ gracing stages, the best possible venue you can hope for is the Keller Auditorium, and Portland, you’ve got it! With the venue’s out-of-this-world lighting and sound, impressive acoustics, great amenities, and comfortable seating spread across various levels resulting in impeccable sight-lines, you are in for one of the most wonderful theatrical experiences of your life!

So go on, get your tickets now and set your heart on fire!