'A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical' to open on Broadway in the fall
The musical will play the Broadhurst Theatre.
Good times never felt so good! A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical is coming to Broadway this fall. The show will play the Broadhurst Theatre beginning November 2, and opening night is on December 4. The production coincides with the 50th anniversary of Diamond's 1972 concert series at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre.
A Beautiful Noise follows Diamond's career from his beginnings as a young Brooklyn songwriter in the 1960s to his five decades as a Grammy Award-winning superstar who's sold out countless concerts around the world. The musical has two actors play him at different stages of his life: Diamond as a young man and Diamond now. The show contains many of his greatest hits including "Sweet Caroline," "America," "Hello," and more.
The show is about to play its pre-Broadway run at Boston's Emerson Colonial Theatre this summer. The cast of that production includes Tony nominee Will Swenson as young Neil Diamond, Tony Award nominee Mark Jacoby as older Neil Diamond, Tony Award nominee Robyn Hurder as Marcia, Linda Powell as Doctor, Jessie Fisher as Jaye Posner, Michael McCormick as Fred Colby and Tommy O'Rourke, Tom Alan Robbins as Bert Berns and Kieve Diamond, and Bri Sudia as Ellie Greenwich and Rose Diamond.
Casting for the Broadway production has yet to be announced.
Michael Mayer, who directs the current Funny Girl revival on Broadway and the Boston production of A Beautiful Noise, will also direct the Broadway premiere. The creative team also includes choreographer Steven Hoggett, Tony Award-winning set designer David Rockwell, Tony Award-nominated costume designer Emilio Sosa, four-time Tony Award-winning lighting designer Kevin Adams, Tony Award-winning sound designer Jessica Paz, and hair and wig designer Luc Verschueren.
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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