{"id":270245,"date":"2026-05-14T01:21:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T01:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/270245\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T01:21:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T01:21:15","slug":"review-the-notebook-musical-brings-romance-but-uneven-songs-to-orlando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/270245\/","title":{"rendered":"(Review) The Notebook musical brings romance \u2014 but uneven songs \u2014 to Orlando"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fans of \u201cThe Notebook\u201d can now experience Allie and Noah\u2019s emotional love story live on stage in Orlando, but while it delivers strong performances and heartfelt moments, the musical adaptation struggles to match the emotional power that made the original story such a phenomenon.<\/p>\n

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For audience members unfamiliar with the original novel or film, the emotional core of the story still comes through clearly. However, the stage adaptation may not fully capture the same impact that made the original story such a cultural phenomenon.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Since it\u2019s being told by the older actor reading from the notebook itself, it jumps around quite a lot, while I\u2019m sure this works well in the novel, and probably more so on screen, it\u2019s a bit jumbled and chaotic on a stage.<\/p>\n

The production does feature strong performances and emotional moments throughout the evening. The cast shares convincing chemistry, and several scenes \u2014 especially the famous rain kiss sequence \u2014 earned strong reactions from the audience.<\/p>\n

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One of the musical\u2019s standout moments comes during the ballad \u201cMy Days,\u201d performed by \u201cMiddle Allie,\u201d portrayed by Alysha Deslorieux, whose vocal performance was among the strongest of the night.<\/p>\n

While the cast and emotional source material help carry the production, the music itself may leave some theatergoers wanting more. Many of the songs are emotionally driven but ultimately forgettable compared to other modern Broadway adaptations.<\/p>\n

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For longtime fans of \u201cThe Notebook,\u201d the musical still offers a chance to revisit beloved moments from the story in a new format. For newcomers, however, this may not be the definitive way to experience Allie and Noah\u2019s romance for the first time.<\/p>\n

Dr. Phillips Center official event page<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Notebook\u201d runs in Orlando through May 17, 2026.<\/p>\n

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