ST.LOUIS — Producers Kevin McCollum and Kurt Deutsch, along with The Fabulous Fox, are thrilled to announce casting for the North American tour of THE NOTEBOOK, a new musical based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film. As part of the 2025-2026 Broadway Season, THE NOTEBOOKwill play at The Fabulous Fox November 4-16 and audiences in St. Louis are about to fall in love all over again with this beloved story.
Portraying Allie and Noah across their lifetimes are Sharon Catherine Brown as Older Allie and Beau Gravitte as Older Noah, Alysha Deslorieux as Middle Allie and Ken Wulf Clark as Middle Noah, and Chloë Cheers as Younger Allie and Kyle Mangold as Younger Noah. They are joined by Anne Tolpegin as Mother/Nurse Lori and Connor Richardson as Johnny. Playing various roles are Nick Brogan, Jesse Corbin, Jerome Harmann-Hardeman, Rayna Hickman, Makena Jackson, Caleb Mathura, Aaron Ramey, Shari Washington Rhone, Samantha Rios, Grace Ohwensadeyo Rundberg, Emily Somé, and Joe Verga.
Show times for THE NOTEBOOK at The Fabulous Fox are Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Saturday afternoons at 2:00 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 1:00 p.m. There will also be an evening performance on Sunday, November 9 at 6:30 p.m. and a 1:00 p.m. matinee performance on Thursday, November 13. Ticket prices start at $41. Prices are subject to change; please refer to FabulousFox.com/Notebook for current pricing.
“THE NOTEBOOK is ultimately a celebration of life, love, and the power of memory,” said producers Kevin McCollum and Kurt Deutsch. “Audiences first fell in love with this timeless story as a novel, then as an iconic film, and now they can experience it anew as a moving musical event. With multi-platinum artist Ingrid Michaelson’s unforgettable score and Tony Award nominated Bekah Brunstetter’s beautifully crafted book, THE NOTEBOOK comes to life on stage in a way that will resonate deeply with audiences across North America.”
Allie and Noah, two people from different worlds, share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. “Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs” (Entertainment Weekly), THE NOTEBOOK a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love.
Based on the book that has sold millions of copies worldwide and a film that is one of the highest-grossing romantic dramas of all-time, the musical adaptation of THE NOTEBOOK played Broadway at the Schoenfeld Theatre from March 2024 to December 2024 following a critically acclaimed world premiere engagement at Chicago Shakespeare Theater in the fall of 2022.
“Absolutely gorgeous. Not to be missed.” – Chicago Tribune
THE NOTEBOOK features music and lyrics by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and a book by playwright Bekah Brunstetter (writer and producer on NBC’s “This Is Us,” The Cake). The production is directed by Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen, Next to Normal, RENT) and Schele Williams (Aida, The Wiz), with choreography by Katie Spelman (Associate Choreographer on Moulin Rouge! The Musical).
“Romantic, life-affirming and ingeniously adapted.” – USA Today
The creative team for the tour includes scenic design by David Zinn and Brett J. Banakis, costume design by Paloma Young, lighting design by Ben Stanton, sound design by Nevin Steinberg, hair and wig design by Mia Neal, and projection design by Lucy Mackinnon. The production’s music supervisor is Carmel Dean, who also collaborated on arrangements with Ingrid Michaelson and on orchestrations with John Clancy, and the music director is Tina Faye. Casting by The Telsey Office, Patrick Goodwin, CSA.
The production was recently recognized with three 2024 Tony Award nominations (Best Book of a Musical, Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical), Drama League Award nominations for Outstanding Production of a Musical, two Distinguished Performance Awards and the Founders Award for Excellence in Directing, Drama Desk Award nominations for Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical, and an Outer Critics Circle Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Performer in a Broadway Musical.
“A love story for the ages.” – The New York Daily News
Atlantic Records officially released the Grammy-nominated THE NOTEBOOK (Original Broadway Cast Recording), with a score that Vanity Fair calls “strikingly beautiful” by multiplatinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, available HERE.
Following its release, THE NOTEBOOK (Original Broadway Cast Recording) debuted at #1 on the Top Broadway chart in Music Connect, with breakout single “My Days” now surpassing 9 million streams on Spotify alone.
CAST BIOGRAPHIES
SHARON CATHERINE BROWN (Older Allie) has been in show business since she was three and made her Broadway debut at five, but they only allowed her 65 words to tell you all about it so please go to sharoncatherinebrown.com, Instagram & TikTok to see what all the fuss is about. Sharon’s heart is her son Elijah and the greatest love story ever…her parents.
BEAU GRAVITTE (Older Noah). Broadway: The Light in the Piazza, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Off-Broadway: Everybody’s Ruby, The Cherry Orchard, BAFO, Broadway ’68. TV credits include “Doctor, Doctor,” “Hope and Gloria,” “Trapper John, MD,” “Law and Order,” Gossip Girl.” Beau was the Artistic Director of the Actor’s Studio in New York (2017– 2023). He remains a proud lifetime member and serves on the Board of Directors.
ALYSHA DESLORIEUX (Middle Allie). Most recently seen starring in Hamilton on Broadway (Eliza Hamilton), and is a member of the original Broadway company. Other Broadway: Once on This Island (Andrea, Original Revival Company), Hamilton (Peggy/Maria), Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Original Broadway Company), Sister Act. TV: “Only Murders in the Building,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” Season 3, “Younger,” “Lincoln Rhyme.” National tours: Hamilton (Eliza) 1st National & Chicago, Sister Act. @alysha_des
KEN WULF CLARK (Middle Noah). Broadway: Great Comet, Jagged Little Pill, Shucked, Water for Elephants; Off-Bway: February House, Great Comet, Titanique. Regional: So… SO many, but a few include Rent, Guys and Dolls, Urinetown, Burn All Night, Camelot. Film/TV: “The Irishman,” “Gotham,” “Sneaky Pete,” “Law and Order,” others. BM University of Miami. Massive thanks to S3 and A&R. Love to pie. For mom and dad.
CHLOË CHEERS (Younger Allie). NYC native and LaGuardia Performing Arts Drama grad, 2023 National YoungArts Theatre winner, U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts semi-finalist, and Paper Mill Playhouse Conservatory alum. Credits: Amanda in Because of Winn Dixie (Goodspeed), Natalie in Next to Normal (Greenbrier Valley Theater). She’d like to thank her team at CESD, Kogen Management, and her mom for unwavering love and support. @chloecheers
KYLE MANGOLD (Younger Noah) is over the moon to be making his National Tour Debut! Education: Shenandoah Conservatory. Off-Broadway: Stranger Sings! The Musical Parody (Steve/Jonathan). Regional: This is Tom Jones! (Tom Jones), Pippin (Pippin). Kyle would like to thank Clear Talent Group, his buddy Joe, and dedicate this performance to his grandparents, parents, siblings, and partner Alexis. Follow Kyle’s Journey on Instagram @kyle_mangold.
ANNE TOLPEGIN (Mother/Nurse Lori). Broadway: Tale of Two Cities, Les Misérables. Off-Broadway: Carrie, Sweeney Todd. National Tours: Ragtime, Mamma Mia!, Billy Elliot, Kinky Boots. Regional: Sting’s The Last Ship (Premiere), Next to Normal, The Prom, Passion, Murder/Orient Express. TV: “Mr. Robot”, “Iron Fist”. International: Disney on Classic with Tokyo Philharmonic. Northwestern, 49ers Faithful, IG: Annieteeeeeee
CONNOR RICHARDSON (Johnny). National tour debut! Nashville native. Coastal Carolina BFA ‘24. Select credits include: Million Dollar Quartet, Merrily We Roll Along, Kinky Boots. Huge thanks to his team at DGRW, The Telsey Office, & the entire Notebook family! Love to his parents, Baba, Brennan, & Carson. Mom watch this!
NICK BROGAN (Swing, u/s Middle Noah, u/s Younger Noah, u/s Johnny). National Tour debut! Originally from Ellicott City, MD and a recent grad from Penn State University. Regional: RENT (New London Barn), Escape to Margaritaville (Cortland Rep). Endless thanks to his friends, family, Daniel Hoff team, Mom&Dad and Sara <3 @nick.brogan
JESSE CORBIN (Lon/others, u/s Middle Noah). Pittsburgh boy & everyday rockstar! Select credits: The Lion…and The Wardrobe (Off-Broadway), A Comedy of Tenors (Florida Rep), Memnon (CTH), Grease (Stages), Bayard Rustin (People’s Light), and The Boy Band Project. Also a writer/composer (@lemonadethemusical) 1 John 4:8 @thejessecorbin
JEROME HARMANN-HARDEMAN (Father/Son/others, u/s Older Noah). Broadway/Tours: The Notebook, Swing, Dirty Dancing, Kiss of The Spiderwoman. Regional favorites: Morning After Grace, Waitress, Romeo and Juliet. TV: CBS’s “FBI,” NBC’s “Law and Order,” Showtime’s “Let the Right One In,” Adult Swim, “Teen Aged Euthanasia,” TBS’s “The Last O.G.”.
RAYNA HICKMAN (Nurse Joanna/others, u/s Older Allie, u/s Mother/Nurse Lori) is thrilled to be on the 1st National Tour of The Notebook! Tours: Come From Away (Beverley Standby). Other: Bright Star (Mamma), Urinetown (Pennywise), Smokey Joe’s (Pattie), Villains Tonight! (Yzma). Thanks to Auty! David A., S & D, family and my love.
MAKENA JACKSON (Sarah/Granddaughter/others, u/s Younger Allie) is thrilled to be touring with The Notebook! Additional credits include Dear Evan Hansen (Nat’l Tour) and Up Here (Hulu). She would like to thank her family, friends, Rikki, and the StewCrew for their infinite support. @makenajacksonn
CALEB MATHURA (Fin/Grandson/others, u/s Younger Noah, u/s Johnny). 1st National Tour: Mean Girls. Off-Broadway: David. Select Regional: The Old Globe, Marriott Theatre, Music Theatre of Madison. TV/Film: “Motherland” (MPI Original Films). Immense gratitude to the entire Notebook team, DGRW, his incredible mom, and God. For Papa and Eishe. @caleb.mathura
AARON RAMEY (Swing, u/s Older Noah). Broadway: The Visit (OBC), The Bridges of Madison County (OBC), Jekyll & Hyde (Orig. Revival Cast), Young Frankenstein, Curtains, …Millie (OBC). Tours: South Pacific, Jekyll & Hyde, Sweet Charity, Disney’s Beauty & the Beast. Many regional credits and some TV appearances. @nycawr
SHARI WASHINGTON RHONE (Swing, u/s Older Allie, u/s Mother/Nurse Lori). Nat’l Tours: Tina-The Tina Turner Musical, Lion King. L.A. Company – Lion King. Principal Dancer Jazz Antiqua. Asst. Dir. Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre. Soloist Lula Washington Dance Theatre. Choreographer Disneyland resort. Proud Mary, Bella Donna, Soulicious. Love to Dan, Morgan & Mayumi.
SAMANTHA RIOS (Swing, u/s Younger Allie). National Tour Debut! Regional: Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Alabama Shakespeare Festival). Washington, DC native and proud UMich MT alum. God is so good! Endless thanks to DGRW & Ikigai Management. Para mi familia. @samantharioss
GRACE OHWENSADEYO RUNDBERG (Georgie/Concierge/others, u/s Middle Allie) recently graduated from Pace University’s Musical Theater program and is excited to be making her National Tour debut! Love and gratitude for my family, friends, teachers, and agents at Nicolosi & Co. @gracerundberg
EMILY SOMÉ (Swing, u/s Middle Allie) is thrilled to join The Notebook. Touring: Les Misérables (Ensemble). Many thanks to the Telsey Office and Gray Talent Group. Northwestern University ’22! Grateful for wonderful friends and family. Special shoutout to her parents—thanks for believing in the dream.
JOE VERGA (Swing, u/s Middle Noah) is making his National Tour debut with The Notebook. TV: “Evil”. Theater: “Rock of Ages” (Wolfbane Productions), “Grease” (SSMT). Proud Shenandoah Conservatory alum. Thanks to his team at DGRW, his buddy Kyle, and his family for their unwavering support. Instagram: @joeverga_