Iconic 2004 movie The Notebook is heading for Broadway, with a musical adaptation currently in the works.
Based on the Nicholas Sparks novel, the tragic love story will be adapted for the stage by playwright Bekah Brunstetter, with music and lyrics to be written by singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson.
Author Sparks has also given the project his stamp of approval, saying in a statement: “I am thrilled to work with Bekah and Ingrid in order to make The Notebook a reality on Broadway.
"They are amazingly talented, and obviously, the story is near and dear to my heart.”
Brunstetter added: “When I first heard about The Notebook potentially being turned into a musical, I was instantly drawn to the idea."
She continued: “The story hits home for me in two big ways: it takes place in my home state of North Carolina, and Alzheimer’s runs deep in my family.
“I was sent a few songs Ingrid had already written for it, and that week, I spent my drives to and from work car-listening, memorising, imagining the story unfold with music, imagining how I might layer worlds, dramatize memory, and before I even knew that I had to write the book for this, it was already starting to happen in my head.
“I am so excited to continue collaborating with Ingrid on bringing this beautiful story to life in a new way.”
