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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1775999255553thumb.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Filipino vocalist Morissette. Handout photo" width="960"/>Filipino vocalist Morissette. Handout photo</div>MANILA -- Filipino vocalist Morissette has been cast as Middle Allie in the upcoming production of The Notebook: The Musical, which opens in September 2026 at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Makati City.Theatre Group Asia (TGA) made the announcement of Morissette&#x27;s casting on Sunday.“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!” said TGA’s Overall Artistic and Creative Director.The Notebook: The Musical is a stage adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ novel, featuring music and lyrics by Ingrid Michaelson and a Tony-nominated book by Bekah Brunstetter.The musical debuted in 2022 at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater under the direction of Michael Greif and Schele Williams, then went onto to Broadway, where it received three Tony nominations.While the story is widely recognized through its 2004 film adaptation starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, the stage version expands the narrative by portraying Allie and Noah across multiple stages of their lives. Morissette, widely known as “Asia’s Phoenix,” is a multi-award-winning Cebuana artist recognized for her extraordinary vocal range and commanding stage presence. Morissette 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. 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 said.She added that she felt both surprised and deeply grateful to be entrusted with the role of Middle Allie. “I loved the film adaptation, and the songs from the musical are so beautiful and moving,” said Morissette.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 explained.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 said.

Filipino vocalist Morissette has been casted as Middle Allie in the upcoming production of The Notebook: The Musical, opening in September 2026 at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Makati City.

Filipino vocalist Morissette has been casted as Middle Allie in the upcoming production of The Notebook: The Musical, opening in September 2026 at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Makati City.

Morissette cast as 'Middle Allie' in int'l premiere of 'The Notebook: The Musical'

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Morissette cast as 'Middle Allie' in int'l premiere of 'The Notebook: The Musical'

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Published April 12, 2026 09:21 PM PHT

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