Rachel McAdams, known for her role in the iconic romantic drama film “The Notebook,” is now making her Broadway debut with Mary Jane. Interestingly, at the same time, The Notebook musical continues to captivate audiences with its sold-out shows. McAdams finds it quite amusing that she is performing on Broadway for the first time while a musical adaptation of the film she starred in is also running. She expressed her astonishment by saying, “[It’s] crazy, just crazy,” during an interview on The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal.
In the interview, McAdams shared a funny anecdote about a friend’s mom who mistakenly assumed that she would be in The Notebook musical on Broadway. She recalled her friend’s mom excitedly exclaiming, “‘We’re going to see Rachel on Broadway! And she’s going to be singing and dancing!'” Her friend had to gently correct her by saying, “Um, I don’t know if you are. I don’t think you have the right show.” The misunderstanding continued as the mom insisted, “She’s doing The Notebook, right?” only to be told, “No, she’s not. She’s not.”
Mary Jane, directed by Anne Kauffman, began previews on April 2 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre under the Manhattan Theatre Club production. Meanwhile, The Notebook musical is enchanting audiences at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. McAdams expressed her eagerness to watch the musical once her play concludes its limited run in June. She eagerly remarked, “I can’t wait to see it. I think it’s so exciting. To see it take on a whole other life like this, it blows my mind.”
“The Notebook,” which starred McAdams opposite Ryan Gosling, is based on the beloved Nicholas Sparks novel. The story follows the romantic journey of Allie Hamilton, played by McAdams, a wealthy young woman, and Noah Calhoun, portrayed by Gosling, a working-class man. The film has left a lasting impact on audiences with its timeless love story and memorable performances.
Overall, Rachel McAdams’ Broadway debut with Mary Jane alongside the continued success of The Notebook musical reflects her versatility as an actress and her ability to captivate audiences across different mediums. The unique intersection of her past work and current projects highlights her enduring presence in the entertainment industry.
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