Filipino-Kiwi actor Laurence Mossman joins Manila staging of ‘The Notebook The Musical’

Filipino-Kiwi performer Laurence Mossman will be joining the Philippine production of ‘The Notebook The Musical’ as Middle Noah.

He will play opposite Filipina powerhouse artist Morissette, who was the first cast member to be announced as Middle Allie.

Mossman brings an impressive background in theatre, with his most recent performance as Thuy in the International and Australian Tour of ‘Miss Saigon’.

He was also Charlie Price in ‘Kinky Boots’, Young Ebenezer in ‘A Christmas Carol’, and Sky in ‘Mamma Mia’, as well as several roles in ‘Fun Home’, sharing the stage with the iconic Lea Salonga.

Beyond theatre, Mossman also appeared in ABS-CBN telenovela Dolce Amore and the award-winning film ‘Die Beautiful’.

Mossman a ‘perfect fit’ for Middle Noah

“It is an incredible honour to join TGA’s production of The Notebook The Musical,” said Mossman, as quoted by Broadway World.

“This story has touched audiences around the world because of its honesty, heart, and humanity.

I’m excited to bring Middle Noah’s journey to life alongside this extraordinary cast and creative team.”

TGA Overall Artistic and Creative Director Clint Ramos described Mossman as the “perfect fit” for the role, citing his “artistry, warmth, charm, and remarkable ability to connect with audiences through his musicality.”

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Other cast members

‘The Notebook The Musical’ is a stage adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ 1996 novel of the same name. It expands the story of Noah and Allie by showing them at different stages of their lives, setting it apart from the 2004 film starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams.

TGA has previously revealed the other cast for the musical, with Benedix Ramos and Sheena Belarmino playing Younger Noah and Younger Allie, respectively.

Veteran performer Celeste Legaspi will take on the role of Older Allie. Her Older Noah is yet to be announced.

Other cast members include Markki Stroem (Lon), Omar Uddin (Johnny), Floyd Tena (Allie’s Dad), Carla Guevara-Laforteza (Allie’s Mom), Kathleen Francisco (Nurse Joanna), Felicity Kyle Napuli (Sarah), Shaun Ocrisma (Fin), and Jillian Ita-as (Georgie).

The show will run from September 3 to 20 at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater, Circuit Makati. Tickets are now available via Ticketworld.

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