'A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical' sets Broadway cast
The musical begins performances in November.
Good casting never seemed so good! The Broadway premiere of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical has set its Broadway cast, much of whom starred in the show's pre-Broadway run in Boston. Performances begin November 2 at the Broadhurst Theatre ahead of a December 4 opening.
Tony Award nominees Will Swenson and Mark Jacoby will star as Neil Diamond Then and Now, respectively. The cast also features Tony nominee Robyn Hurder as Marcia, Linda Powell as Doctor, Jessie Fisher as Jaye Posner, Michael McCormick as Paul Colby and Tommy O'Rourke, Tom Alan Robbins as Bert Berns and Kieve Diamond, and Bri Sudia as Ellie Greenwich and Rose Diamond. All are reprising their Boston roles.
American Idol winner Nick Fradiani will serve as the alternate Neil Diamond - Then, playing Swenson's role on Wednesday evenings.
The A Beautiful Noise cast also includes ensemble members Kalonjee Gallimore, Alex Hairston, Jess LeProtto, Tatiana Lofton, Aaron James McKenzie, Mary Page Nance, Max Sangerman, and MiMi Scardulla. Neal Benari is the standby for Neil Diamond - Now, and Ninako Donville, Samantha Gershman, Makai Hernandez, and Robert Pendilla are swings.
Tony Award winner Michael Mayer directs the musical. The creative team also includes Tony-winning set designer David Rockwell, Tony-nominated costume designer Emilio Sosa, Tony-winning lighting designer Kevin Adams, Tony-winning sound designer Jessica Paz, hair and wig designer Luc Verschueren, music supervisor and arranger Sonny Paladino, and vocal designer AnnMarie Milazzo. Incidental music and dance music arrangements are by Brian Usifer, and orchestrations are by Bob Gaudio, Paladino, and Usifer.
A Beautiful Noise brings the life and career of globally bestselling artist Neil Diamond to the Broadway stage. Two actors play Diamond at key stages of his life: one as a young man from Brooklyn trying to break into music in the 1960s, and one at his current older age, after his big break in the 1970s led to a decades-long career that earned Diamond two Hall of Fame inductions, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and millions of fans. The show includes all Diamond's biggest hits, such as "Sweet Caroline" and "America."
Frequently asked questions
What is A Beautiful Noise on Broadway about?
Good times never seemed so good on Broadway. Discover the story of Neil Diamond, who went from being a struggling Brooklyn kid to one of the world's bestselling and most loved musicians, with multiple awards and hall of fame inductions. Find out about A Beautiful Noise tickets and hear all Diamond's greatest hits, like "Sweet Caroline," "America," and "You Don't Bring Me Flowers."
Where is A Beautiful Noise on Broadway playing?
A Beautiful Noise on Broadway is playing at Broadhurst Theatre. The theatre is located at 235 West 44th Street, New York, 10036.
How long is A Beautiful Noise on Broadway?
The running time of A Beautiful Noise on Broadway is 2hr 15min. Incl. 1 intermission.
What's the age requirement for A Beautiful Noise on Broadway?
The recommended age for A Beautiful Noise on Broadway is Ages 8+. Children under 4 are not permitted in the theatre..
How do you book tickets for A Beautiful Noise on Broadway?
Book tickets for A Beautiful Noise on Broadway on New York Theatre Guide.
Does Neil Diamond appear in A Beautiful Noise?
Diamond himself does not perform in A Beautiful Noise; two actors play him as a younger and older man. They perform all of Diamond's songs in his style, though, providing the feel of a Diamond concert.
Who wrote A Beautiful Noise?
Anthony McCarten and Neil Diamond wrote the A Beautiful Noise musical. McCarten made his Broadway debut by writing the script; he is best known as the Oscar-nominated screenwriter of Bohemian Rhapsody, The Theory of Everything, The Two Popes, and more. Diamond wrote all the songs from throughout his career that now appear in A Beautiful Noise on Broadway.
Is A Beautiful Noise appropriate for kids?
A Beautiful Noise is appropriate for children of all ages, though some kids may not understand the brief discussions of mental health troubles. Please note that children 4 and younger are not permitted in Broadway theatres.
Which Neil Diamond songs are in A Beautiful Noise?
More than two dozen Neil Diamond songs are in the A Beautiful Noise musical, including hits like "Sweet Caroline," "Song Sung Blue," and "America." The musical is named after Diamond's 10th album, but not all the songs from that album are included.
Who directed A Beautiful Noise?
Michael Mayer directed A Beautiful Noise on Broadway. He won the 2007 Tony Award for directing Spring Awakening, and his best-known recent projects include the 2022 Funny Girl Broadway revival and 2019 Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway revival.
Is A Beautiful Noise good?
A Beautiful Noise is a great show for fans of Neil Diamond to see and experience his greatest hits live once more. As Diamond can no longer perform, the energetic show captures the fun of his concerts and is a tribute to his showmanship and musical talent.
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