Morissette Amon Cast in ‘The Notebook’ as Middle Allie
The Notebook Musical Heads to Manila This September. A new stage adaptation arrives in the Philippines with a full production run and ticket release details now available.
The Notebook Musical Heads to Manila This September. A new stage adaptation arrives in the Philippines with a full production run and ticket release details now available.
📍 Quick Facts
- What: The Notebook Musical
- When: September 2026 (exact dates to be confirmed by organisers)
- Where: Manila, Philippines (venue to be announced)
- Tickets: Available via official ticketing platforms (link to be added once live)
Theatre Group Asia (TGA) is set to stage The Notebook: The Musical as its season opener for 2026–2027 this September, marking its international premiere in Manila.
TGA has announced additional cast members for its staging of “The Notebook: The Musical,” which will hold its international premiere in September 2026 at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Manila.
Featuring music and lyrics by Ingrid Michaelson and a Tony-nominated book by Bekah Brunstetter, the musical debuted in 2022 at Chicago Shakespeare Theater under the direction of Michael Greif and Schele Williams, before opening on Broadway in 2024. It is based on the 1996 novel by Nicholas Sparks, which was further popularized by the 2004 film adaptation starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. The stage version expands the narrative by portraying Allie and Noah at different stages of their lives, foregrounding themes of memory, aging, and devotion.
Now, TGA has announced that Morissette will take on the role of Middle Allie. She can be seen performing one of her character’s songs, “My Days,” in the video posted by the company below.
The company’s Overall Artistic and Creative Director Clint Ramos shares: “We are very honored to welcome Morissette to the TGA family. 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 Morissette welcomed the prospect. She’s spectacular!”
Morissette is a multi-award-winning Cebuana artist recognized for her vocal range and stage presence. She first rose to national prominence through televised singing competitions before achieving international recognition with chart-topping songs, major concert productions, and collaborations with global artists such as Michael Bolton, Ben Adams, and Alan Menken.
Her first professional theater role was in 2012, when she played Mitchie Torres in Repertory Philippines’ staging of Disney’s Camp Rock: The Musical. She was also among the first performers to launch Circuit’s Blackbox Theater, playing Darla in Chuva Choo Choo: The Mr. Kupido Musicale in 2015. In 2025, she celebrated her 15th anniversary with a solo concert titled Ember. That same year, she made her film debut in Song of the Fireflies, earning Best Actress at the Manila International Film Festival.
Reflecting on her return to the stage, Morissette shares that the opportunity came at a meaningful moment in her career. “First and foremost, I’m so excited to be returning to the theater stage after almost a decade, and to be working with TGA on The Notebook: The Musical. The opportunity came at a perfect time because I had already been thinking about going back to theater,” she says. She adds that she felt both surprised and deeply grateful to be entrusted with the role of Middle Allie. Having long admired the story, she notes, “I loved the film adaptation, and the songs from the musical are so beautiful and moving.”
She finds a personal connection in Middle Allie’s character, describing her as “free-spirited and strong-willed”—qualities she relates to in her own life. “I tend to take risks in my professional and personal life, and I fight for what I believe in,” she explains. As she immersed herself in the material, Morissette shares that the story resonated on a deeper level. “When I started studying it, it hit a little close to home. I really believe that to love and be loved is so empowering—it gives you the courage to take risks.”
For Morissette, the enduring appeal of The Notebook lies in its portrayal of love that evolves over time. “Love conquers all, especially when it stands the test of time like Allie and Noah’s does. I love how the story shows them across different generations and how their relationship grows and changes through the years,” she says.
In preparing for the role, Morissette has taken an immersive approach, returning to The Notebook for deeper insight into the characters and narrative while continuously engaging with the musical’s cast album. “I’ve been physically and vocally preparing myself to step into Middle Allie’s shoes and voice,” she shares.
As she steps into this new chapter, Morissette hopes audiences will see a different dimension of her artistry. “I want people to take away that I love storytelling just as much as I am capable of hitting big notes,” she says candidly, acknowledging both her excitement and nerves. “This is very different from what I’m used to, but I’m willing to relearn the discipline of theater, especially with material as beautiful as this.”
Ramos and Belarmino will portray the younger versions of Noah and Allie, focusing on the early stages of their relationship.
Ramos, an actor, singer-songwriter and host, first gained recognition through “Pinoy Big Brother Kumunity Season 10: Celebrity Edition.” His theater credits include “Tabing Ilog: The Musical,” “Next to Normal” and “Bar Boys: The Musical,” the latter earning him a Gawad Buhay nomination for Best Male Lead in a Musical.
Belarmino, a singer, dancer, actress and host, began her career in television competitions and later became a regular performer on “ASAP.” Her stage work includes “One More Chance: The Musical,” “Tabing Ilog: The Musical,” “Next to Normal,” “Bar Boys: The Musical” and “Spring Awakening,” where she played Wendla Bergmann. She received a Gawad Buhay nomination for Outstanding Female Featured Performance in a Musical for “One More Chance.”
The casting, TGA said, reflects its intent to assemble a cast capable of portraying the emotional scope of the story across generations.
The Notebook: The Musical runs from September 3 to 20 at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater, Circuit Makati. Ticket prices are P5,500 (VIP), P4,500 (Reserve A), P3,700 (Reserve B), P3,000 (Reserve C), P2,500 (Reserve D), P1,800 (Reserve E), and P900 (Reserve F). Tickets will be available via Ticketworld starting April 20 to 22 for BPI cardholders, April 23 for early-access TGA sign-ups, and April 24 for general public sale.
TGA also recently brought Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods to Manila with Lea Salonga, Arielle Jacobs, and more in the cast.
