2025-2026

• Producers: Kevin McCollum & Kurt Deutsch
• Music & Lyrics: Ingrid Michaelson
• Book: Bekah Brunstetter
• Directors: Michael Greif & Schele Williams
• Choreographer: Katie Spelman
• Music Supervisor & Arrangements: Carmel Dean
• Orchestrations: John Clancy
• Music Director: Tina Faye
• Costume Design: Paloma Young
• Lighting Design: Ben Stanton
• Set Design: David Zinn & Brett J. Banakis
• Sound Design: Nevin Steinberg
• Hair & Wig Design: Mia Neal
• Projection Design: Lucy Mackinnon
• Casting: The Telsey Office, Patrick Goodwin, CSA
• Booking Company: The Booking Group
• Press Representative: Allied Global Marketing

CAST

Although every effort is used to keep an accurate listing of personnel, changes can be made without notice. Notable replacements are marked with an asterisk (*).

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 & TickTock 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_

History

• North American Tour
  • • 2025–
    • Union status: Equity
    • Announced: Friday, August 16, 2024 (more)
    • Cast Announced: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 (more)
• Pre-Tour Notes
  • • On August 16, 2024, a North American tour was announced starting in fall 2025 at Cleveland’s Playhouse Square. With two of the show’s Broadway producers being the Nederlander Organization and the Independent Presenters Network, the tour will hit venues in major cities during its first season.

• Musical adaptation of beloved film underdelivers at Paramount Theatre (Seattle Times: March 5, 2026)
• Heartfelt ‘Notebook’ soars in Ordway regional premiere (Minneapolis Star: November 20, 2025)
• The Notebook National Tour brings laughter, tears to Memphis (Action News 5: October 29, 2025)
• ‘The Notebook’ is a beautifully balanced romantic musical at The Bushnell (Hartford Courant: October 2, 2025)