Stunning and evocative depiction of love, struggle, life, and the choices we make. Love that experienced actors are front and center; they are simply extraordinary. Beautiful music and breathtakingly poignant lyrics. Fantastic layering of characters at different ages. Direction is superb. Can’t take your eyes off of middle Allie and both Noahs sing like angels. All seats are great. See it now before it heads to Broadway and scoops up Tonys.

The music was fantastic and the dialouge contemporary and surprisingly funny. But the choreography and songs presenting multiple perspectives simultaneously on the stage elevated this work in ways the page and screen simply couldn't. You feel Noah's desire to be with the woman he loves in different ways at different stages of his life all at once as music and actors join perfectly to occupy space together on stage, in your head, and in your heart. The same is true for Allie's desire to become the woman really is, despite society's obstacles. Amazingly done. You won't be disappointed. You definitely will laugh. And at the end, you'll probably stand cheering through tears like me and most of the rest of the house.

I had refused to read the book or see the film because I thought it was schlock, filled with the tear-jerkings of a bodice-ripping romance novel. What a delightful surprise! The score and lyrics were sweet. The sets were simple and inviting, yet not distracting (including the Barbara Gaines water). As for the cast, all were superb. Once one suspended disbelief, the transitions of ages and races were smoothly performed. I anticipate that The Notebook will go on to open on Broadway. Bravo, Chicago Shakespeare Theater! One caveat: Yep, I must admit to tears.

Loved the musical, glad I spent the time to see the story again. The staging was amazing from scene changes to the rain storm. Can't wait to see it move to Broadway.

This show is worth your time and money. So well done, great music, well staged out. This will be a success on Broadway. Buy your tickets now

This was a beautiful and moving show. Very poignant life lessons. Gorgeous music. Great performances. Go see it!