Shirine Babb joins 'A Beautiful Noise' Broadway cast

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

The actor will join the Neil Diamond bio-musical in the role of the Doctor, replacing Linda Powell, beginning on September 22 at the Broadhurst Theatre.

Gillian RussoSeptember 13, 2023, 04:00

Shirine Babb will join the cast of A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical on Broadway later this month. Babb begins performances on September 22 at the Broadhurst Theatre.

Babb has previously performed in The Piano Lesson, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and Macbeth on Broadway. She now assumes the role of the Doctor in A Beautiful Noise from original cast member Linda Powell, who plays her final performance September 21.

A Beautiful Noise tells the story of how Neil Diamond went from a poor kid in Brooklyn to a globally beloved, multi-award-winning musician. More than two dozen of Diamond's hit songs feature in the show, including "Sweet Caroline" and "Song Sung Blue."

Photo credit: Shirine Babb. (Photo by Darnell Bennett)

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 recommendation 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.

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.

Originally published on Sep 13, 202314:19