The Notebook musical to open in the West End in 2027

The Notebook musical will make its UK premiere in London in spring 2027, opening at the Judi Dench Theatre. The first performance currently listed by the venue’s official booking system is Wednesday 10 March 2027 at 7pm, giving West End audiences their first chance to see the stage version of Nicholas Sparks’ enduring romance.

A new West End production

Based on Sparks’ bestselling 1996 novel and the much-loved film adaptation, The Notebook follows Allie and Noah, two people from different backgrounds whose relationship is tested by separation, time and family pressure. The musical moves between stages of their lives, making the story about both first love and the choices that sustain a relationship over decades.

The London production brings together the creative team behind the Broadway musical: direction by Michael Greif and Schele Williams, music and lyrics by singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, a book by Bekah Brunstetter and choreography by Katie Spelman. The production’s official London page describes the show as a funny, romantic and moving musical about enduring love.

This is a new West End arrival rather than a revival of an earlier London staging. It follows the musical’s US life while presenting the story to a London audience for the first time. No London cast has been announced on the current official venue or production pages, so audiences should not assume that the Broadway or touring performers will appear in the West End.

Venue and tickets

The show is being presented at the theatre formerly known as the Shaftesbury Theatre, which is scheduled to be renamed the Judi Dench Theatre in February 2027. The venue has announced the renaming in honour of Dame Judi Dench, making The Notebook the first production listed under the new name.

Tickets are available through the official Judi Dench Theatre booking page, where the March 2027 calendar currently shows performances from 10 March. Availability and prices can change, and the booking page notes that advertised ticket prices include a £1.65 theatre Restoration Levy.

For London theatregoers, the production offers a chance to see a contemporary romantic musical at the start of a newly named West End venue. It may also suit visitors who know the film but want a live version with an original score by Michaelson. The show’s love-story focus means it is best approached as a romantic musical rather than a direct screen-to-stage recreation.