The Notebook – Musical at Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco

Springtime is bringing the most heart stirring musical ever! The brand new production of The Notebook will be coming to San Francisco and it’s guaranteed to have you smiling one moment and tearing up the next! Based on the 1996 novel by Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook is a thrilling love story between Noah and Allie, two star crossed lovers who defied all odds! The Broadway production received a ton of magnificent reviews and now it’s hitting the road! For its 2025-2026 outing, The Notebook drops by the Orpheum Theatre in San Franisco for a limited time! Yes, it’s a short run but a great opportunity to witness the stunning story that has stolen the hearts and minds of audiences across the globe! So hury and don’t miss this fantastic new musical right in your city! Catch The Notebook at the Orpheum Theatre from February 10 to March 1, 2026! Hit the Get Tickets link before it’s too late!

The Notebook Musical Tickets

THE PLOT

An old man reads a story to an old lady about a young couple. The lady, who is suffering from Alzheimers, does not know the man but decides to listen. Allie and Noah met as teens and they instantly fell for each other. Allie comes from a wealthy family, while Noah works in a lumberyard. The disapproval from Allie’s parents led to their breakup. Ten years later they met again. Noah comes back to town as a war veteran and buys the house he has been dreaming of owning and renovates it. Meanwhile, Allie is engaged to a wealthy man but she still possesses very strong feelings for Noah. Will this love story thrive? You will find out when you catch The Notebook The Musical at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco!

AVAILABLE AT ORPHEUM THEATRE SAN FRANCISCO

The Notebook Musical premiered on Broadway in 2024. The musical comes twenty years after the film adaptation was released. The book is based on the 1996 novel by New York Times Best Selling authora Nicholas Sparks. The production will hit the road for the first time in 2025 extending all the way to 2026 with a total of 32 shows across key cities. For its stop in San Francisco, The Notebook musical will conquer the Orpheum Theatre from February 10 to March 1, 2026. Spanning two hours and 20 minutes with one intermission, the musical is sure to give you a heartwarming experience.

THE CREATIVE TEAM & CAST

The Notebook the Musical features a fantastic storyline from bookwriter Bekah Brustetter with music and lyrics by platinum selling artist and songwriter Ingrid Michaelson. The production was led by co directors Michael Greif and Scehele Williams with choreography by Katie Spellman. The musical also brought in the skills of uber talented designers, including Tony winning costume designer Paloma Young, scenic designers David Zinn and Brett Banakis, lighting designer Brett Stanton, and sound designer Nevin Steinberg. 

The touring cast is also made up of some of the most magnificent talents in the theater world. The casting for Allie and Noah involves three timelines: Younger Allie and Noah, Middle Allie and Noh, and Older Allie and Noah. The stellar cast includes Tony winning stage actress Maryann Plunkett, Dorian Harewood, Aisha Jackson, Ryan Vazquez, Anna Zavelson, and Benji Santiago.

“There is humor aplenty in this sweet but also terribly sad tale.” – The New York Theater

ACCOLADES

The Broadway production secured a number of prestigious accolades in 2024. The musical secured three Tony nominations, including the category for Best Book of a Musical. The product also scored three Drama League Award nominations and an Outer Critics Circle nomination. Tony Award winning lead actress Mary Ann Plunkett secured three nominations for her outstanding performance in this musical. Playing Older Allie, Plunket will also be in the North American tour. In 2025, The Notebook secured a Grammy nomination for Best Musical Theater Album. 

“’The Notebook’ is an unexpectedly sophisticated tearjerker” – Daily News

REVIEWS

The Notebook Musical is definitely a hit among Nicholas Sparks fans but also a great first musical for any hopeless romantic. The production garnered a ton of rave reviews from audiences and professional theater critics alike. “It is uniformly well-cast, with several memorable performances,” wrote the New York Theater. The writer continued to praise the librettist in this review, “Much of the dialogue in “The Notebook” is brightly written. There is humor aplenty in this sweet but also terribly sad tale.”

“A non-stop emotional rollercoaster full of butterfly-inducing highs and heartbreaking lows” – Entertainment Weekly

Over in Theater Mania, The Notebook didn’t fail to impress, “Musical theater is all about big emotions expressed through even bigger voices, and The Notebook has plenty of both.” The review continued to expound how the story can touch anyone’s heart, no matter what their love situation is, “This could be anyone’s story, and the poetic end that comes for Noah and Allie represents the very happiest resolution. That’s enough to make anyone cry.”

“Musical theater is all about big emotions expressed through even bigger voices, and The Notebook has plenty of both.” – Theater Mania

Meanwhile, TimeOut gave props to the musical for having its audiences totally engaged. “Multiple people were moved to tears by the musical’s final scenes—is a testament to the power of the familiar, and of talented actors to make it seem new.”

Lastly, Entertainment Weekly can’t help but gush over this astounding take on Nicholas Spark’s masterpiece. “The pair’s whirlwind romance is brought to life once again — this time on the stage — in its finest adaptation yet.” The review continued to rave about this unequivocal love story, “(The musical) is a non-stop emotional rollercoaster full of butterfly-inducing highs and heartbreaking lows.”

THE VENUE

Catch this epic love story as it takes over the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco! The venue is a thrilling home to traveling Broadway musicals and it has always been a terrific host to top caliber productions like The Notebook. The venue is surefire to deliver cutting edge lights and sound technology giving audiences the ultimate musical experience. The space is also configured to provide you with the best vantage of the stage wherever you are seated. The Orpheum Theatre boasts opulent architectures and a 12th century French cathedral look, giving visitors a stunning ambiance once they enter. Moreover, the acoustics are highly praised by audiences. If you’re keen on seeing The Notebook Musical at a great venue, you should definitely check it out at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco! 

Hurry and don’t miss out on seeing The Notebook – Musical at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco! This incredible showcase is sure to make you fall in love all over again! Whether you’ve read the book, seen the film, or this will be your first The Notebook experience, you are sure to have the time of your life! Don’t miss out! The musical is available at the Orpheum Theatre from  February 10 to March 1, 2026!