Morissette Is Middle Allie In The Int’l Premiere Of ‘The Notebook: The Musical’
The Filipina vocal powerhouse leads the upcoming musical production of the beloved romance, The Notebook.
Courtesy of Theater Group Asia.
Courtesy of Theater Group Asia.
Filipino singer-songwriter Morissette is bringing Middle Allie to life in the upcoming musical production, The Notebook: The Musical.
Presented by Theater Group Asia, the musical adaptation of the 1966 novel by Nicholas Sparks makes its international premiere in Manila. It opens this September at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Makati City.
The stage company shared the news of Morissette’s casting on April 12 across their social media. In an official statement, Creative Director Clint Ramos expressed his joy at the decision, “Casting Middle Allie is a tough process because the character’s songs are technically challenging as they are emotionally demanding. It takes a special kind of vocalist and actress to tackle this role. And we’re overjoyed that Morissette welcomed the prospect.”
Most recognizable through its 2004 film starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, The Notebook: The Musical made its stage debut in 2022 at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. With music and lyrics by Ingrid Michaelson and a script by Bekah Brunstetter, the musical sees the beloved love story told in three stages — with young, middle, and older Noah and Allie.
Morissette’s portrayal of Allie, famously played by McAdams, serves as her comeback to her theater roots after 10 years. She shared, “The opportunity came at a perfect time because I had already been thinking about going back to theater.”
Last October 2025, the Asia’s Phoenix held a solo concert entitled “EMBER” to celebrate her 15th year in the industry. She also ventured into acting, with a debut role in the film “Song of the Fireflies,” earning her a Best Actress award from the Manila International Film Festival.
The Notebook: The Musical will run from September 3 to 20, with tickets available via Ticketworld starting April 20.
In anticipation of The Notebook: The Musical, check out Morissette’s performance of one of her character’s songs, “My Days:”
Frequently Asked Questions
Morissette will play Middle Allie, the role famously portrayed by Rachel McAdams, in the international premiere of “The Notebook: The Musical” in Manila.
“The Notebook: The Musical” opens on September 3, 2026, and runs through September 20 at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Makati City.
Theater Group Asia is presenting “The Notebook: The Musical,” making its international premiere with this Manila production this September.
This marks Morissette’s comeback to theater after 10 years, following her 2025 solo concert “EMBER” and her film debut in “Song of the Fireflies.”
Tickets for “The Notebook: The Musical” become available via Ticketworld starting April 20, 2026, ahead of the show’s September opening.
