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entertainment1 year ago

"The Notebook" Musical: A Tear-Jerking Broadway Experience

"The Notebook" musical adaptation on Broadway delivers on sentiment and tear-jerking moments but falls short on character development and narrative depth, relying heavily on the familiar love-overcoming-time theme. The production's colorblind casting limits its potential for exploring racial dynamics, while the pop score and physical production maintain a pleasant but generic contemporary gloss. Despite its conventional approach, the musical's treatment of mortality resonates with audiences, making it a nostalgic and emotional experience for fans of "The Notebook."

via The Washington Post|
#adaptation#broadway#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

"The Notebook" Musical: A Sentimental Journey to Broadway's Tearjerking Saga

The Notebook musical adaptation on Broadway, based on Nicholas Sparks' bestseller, features a sentimental and manipulative score by composer Ingrid Michaelson, with a focus on the enduring love story of Ally and Noah at different stages of their lives. Despite strong performances, the production's reliance on melodrama and sentimentality may not resonate with all audiences, particularly in its portrayal of Alzheimer's disease.

via Deadline|
#broadway#entertainment#musical
entertainment1 year ago

"The Notebook" Musical: A Tear-Jerking Review

The Broadway adaptation of "The Notebook" lacks the charm of the original film, with understated songs and a bombastic, melodramatic storyline. The use of multiple actors for the main characters and a cluttered stage detract from the production, while the attempt to manipulate time and incorporate an Alzheimer's theme falls short. Despite some standout musical moments, the overall execution and design elements, including an odd hybrid set and jarring lighting, contribute to a lackluster and overwhelming theatrical experience.

via The Associated Press|
#adaptation#broadway#entertainment
arts1 year ago

"Ingrid Michaelson's Impact on 'The Notebook' Broadway Musical"

Singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson is making her Broadway debut with a musical adaptation of the popular romance novel "The Notebook." She has woven memories of her parents into the songs, and despite not being a hitmaker, she is venturing into musical theater with this project. The novel, written by Nicholas Sparks and adapted into a film in 2004, tells the story of a couple's enduring love through the trials of Alzheimer's disease.

via The New York Times|
#arts#broadway#ingrid-michaelson
entertainment2 years ago

"Britney Spears' Emotional 'Notebook' Audition Finally Revealed After 21 Years"

The audition tape of Britney Spears for the role of Allie in the 2004 film The Notebook has been released for the first time. In the emotional scene, Spears reads opposite Ryan Gosling, expressing her character's decision to marry another man. Casting director Matthew Barry praised Spears' audition, stating that she was "phenomenal" and beat out top actresses like Scarlett Johansson and Claire Danes for the role. Spears discusses missing out on the part in her new memoir, explaining that she struggled to separate herself from her character in her previous film role.

via The Independent|
#acting#audition#britney-spears
entertainment2 years ago

Britney Spears' Surprising Audition Tape for 'The Notebook' Outshines Young Actresses

Britney Spears' audition tape for the leading role of Allie in "The Notebook" has been revealed, with the casting director stating that she beat out several top young actresses at the time, including Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams. Although Spears was praised for her phenomenal performance, the role ultimately went to Rachel McAdams. Spears later expressed gratitude for not getting the part, as she didn't want to be involved in the costumes and preferred focusing on her music career. She ultimately abandoned pursuing acting due to a negative experience filming "Crossroads" and struggling with Method acting.

via Deadline|
#acting#audition-tape#britney-spears
entertainment2 years ago

"Britney Spears' Emotional 'Notebook' Audition Tape Surfaces After 21 Years"

An audition tape from 2002 for the film The Notebook featuring Britney Spears and Ryan Gosling has resurfaced, showing Spears delivering an emotional performance and crying during a heart-wrenching monologue. Spears was reportedly a frontrunner for the leading role that eventually went to Rachel McAdams. In her memoir, Spears expressed relief that she didn't get the part, as she preferred focusing on her music career. The tape was shared by the film's casting director, Matthew Barry. Spears' memoir, The Woman in Me, is set to be released soon, revealing various stories from her past, including her relationship with Justin Timberlake and her feelings about her conservatorship.

via Consequence|
#audition-tape#britney-spears#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Britney Spears' Emotional 'Notebook' Audition Tape Surfaces

A never-before-seen audition tape of Britney Spears for the role of Allie Hamilton in the 2004 film The Notebook has been released. The casting director, Matthew Barry, revealed that Spears beat out other actresses for the role, including Claire Danes, Scarlett Johansson, and Jessica Biel. Although Spears impressed the producers with her audition, she ultimately did not get the role, which went to Rachel McAdams. In her upcoming memoir, Spears reflects on her struggles with Method acting during the filming of Crossroads and expresses relief that she did not take on the role in The Notebook.

via Entertainment Weekly News|
#audition#britney-spears#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

"Britney Spears: From Audition Tears to Postpartum Struggles and the Conservatorship Revelation"

Britney Spears' emotional audition tape for the role of Allie in "The Notebook" opposite Ryan Gosling has been shared exclusively by the Daily Mail. The video shows Spears reading a scene in which her character tells Gosling's Noah that she is going to marry another man. Hollywood casting director Matthew Barry described Spears' audition as "phenomenal" and revealed that she beat out top actresses such as Scarlett Johansson and Claire Danes for the role. Spears ultimately lost the part to Rachel McAdams but expressed relief in her memoir, stating that she preferred focusing on her music career rather than acting.

via Variety|
#acting#audition#britney-spears
entertainment2 years ago

"The Truth Behind Ryan Gosling's Turbulent Relationships Revealed"

Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams broke up after two years of dating due to the pressures of their busy careers and the overwhelming fame they experienced. Gosling revealed that fans of their film The Notebook were angry at him for ending their relationship, and he had to console upset fans on multiple occasions. Despite the breakup, Gosling still spoke fondly of McAdams, calling her "one of the great loves" of his life. Both actors have moved on and are now in separate relationships with children.

via SheFinds|
#breakup#entertainment#rachel-mcadams
entertainment2 years ago

"The Notebook Musical Set to Hit Broadway in Spring 2024"

The musical adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' novel, The Notebook, will premiere on Broadway in spring 2024. Featuring music by Ingrid Michaelson and a book by Bekah Brunstetter, the production will be directed by Michael Greif and Schele Williams, with choreography by Katie Spelman. The musical follows the enduring love story of Allie and Noah, despite the challenges they face. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on September 26.

via Playbill|
#broadway#entertainment#ingrid-michaelson
entertainment2 years ago

Ryan Gosling's Journey to Leading Man Status Despite Doubters and Critics

Ryan Gosling revealed that he was told he had no natural leading man qualities when he auditioned for The Notebook, but director Nick Cassavetes still chose him for the role. Gosling compared acting to therapy and using films as time capsules to process his emotions. He now treats acting as a job rather than therapy, which he believes allows him to be better at it.

via Deadline|
#acting#auditioning#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

Ryan Gosling's Leading Man Journey: From Rejection to Box Office Success

Ryan Gosling revealed that he landed his first few roles on the belief that he wasn’t leading man material to begin with. The actor got similar feedback when he went to audition for “The Notebook,” Nick Cassavetes’ 2004 Nicholas Sparks adaptation that turned Gosling and co-star Rachel McAdams into romance icons. Playing Ken in “Barbie” marks somewhat of a full circle moment for Gosling, as the role appeals more to that “kid dressed up as a hamster” from “The All-New Mickey Mouse Club” than it does to Gosling’s Oscar-nominated work in indie film.

via Variety|
#acting#barbie#entertainment