Co-Presented by Chicago Shakespeare Theater | Featuring a Post-Film Conversation with Ingrid Michaelson and Bekah Brunstetter 

In 1940s South Carolina, mill worker Noah Calhoun (Ryan Gosling) and rich girl Allie (Rachel McAdams) are desperately in love. But her parents don't approve. When Noah goes off to serve in World War II, it seems to mark the end of their love affair. In the interim, Allie becomes involved with another man (James Marsden). But when Noah returns to their small town years later, on the cusp of Allie's marriage, it soon becomes clear that their romance is anything but over.

Exclusive offer: Enter to win a night out at Chicago Shakespeare Theater with two tickets to a September performance of world premiere musical The Notebook and complimentary drinks in the lobby. The winner will be notified on August 23. Enter at chicagoshakes.com/musicbox.

ABOUT THE EVENT:

Join Chicago Shakespeare Theater at the Music Box Theatre for a special screening of The Notebook featuring a post-show conversation with multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson and playwright Bekah Brunstetter (writer and producer on NBC's This Is Us) about their world premiere musical adaptation based on the bestselling Nicholas Sparks novel that inspired this film. The two will share insights into their process and inspirations, and what it was like to adapt this iconic love story for the stage. The new musical begins performances September 6 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. For more information, visit chicagoshakes.com/notebook.

Music Box Theatre friends and members can get 20% off tickets to any September performance of The Notebook by using promo code ROMANCE at checkout.

More about The Notebook:

The must-see theatrical event of the season is Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s world premiere of The Notebook, a new musical based on the bestselling novel that inspired the iconic film. Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart, in a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love. Broadway directors Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen, Next to Normal, RENT) and Schele Williams (Aida, Motown the Musical) team up with multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson on music and lyrics, book by playwright Bekah Brunstetter (writer and producer on NBC's This Is Us), and choreography by Katie Spelman. Limited engagement begins at Chicago Shakespeare Theater on September 6. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit chicagoshakes.com/notebook.