A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical makes its Columbus premiere, bringing to life the inspiring true story of how Neil Diamond became an iconic rock star. The show features Nick Fradiani, known for winning American Idol, as ‘Neil Diamond – Then,’ alongside Tony nominee Robert Westenberg as ‘Neil Diamond – Now.’ The musical showcases some of Diamond's greatest hits, including "Sweet Caroline" and "America," woven into a narrative that celebrates his remarkable journey. Directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer, this production captures the essence of one of America's most beloved musicians.
Cast and Creative team for A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical at CAPA
Cast
Nick Fradiani
Neil Diamond – Then
Robert Westenberg
Neil Diamond – Now
Hannah Jewel Kohn
Marcia Murphey
Lisa Reneé Pitts
Doctor
Michael Accardo
Bert Berns/ Kieve Diamond
Tuck Milligan
Fred Weintraub/ Tommy O'Rourke
Kate A. Mulligan
Ellie Greenwich/ Rose Diamond
Tiffany Tatreau
Jaye Posner
Cooper Clack
Ensemble
Chris Marsh Clark
Ensemble
Dennis Dizon
Swing
Dale Duko
Ensemble
Deirdre Dunkin
Ensemble
Rene Mirai Guyon
Swing
Ginger Hurley
Ensemble
Jer
Swing
Spencer Donavan Jones
Ensemble
Zoë Maloney
Swing
Ellen McGihon
Ensemble
Thabitha Moruthane
Ensemble
Tasheim Ramsey Pack
Ensemble
Jeilani Rhone-Collins
Ensemble
Daniela Rodrigo
Swing
Alec Michael Ryan
Swing
J’Kobe Wallace
Ensemble
Creative Team
Ken Davenport
Producer
Bob Gaudio
Producer
NETworks Presentations
Producer
Michael Mayer
Director
Steven Hoggett
Choreographer
Anthony McCarten
Writer
David Rockwell
Scenic Designer
Emilio Sosa
Costume Designer
Kevin Adams
Lighting Designer
Jessica Paz
Sound Designer
Luc Verschueren
Hair and Wig Designer
Sonny Paladino
Music Supervisor
Brian Usifer
Incidental Music Arrangements
Brian Usifer
Dance Music Arrangements
AnnMarie Milazzo
Vocal Designer
Bob Gaudio
Orchestrator
Sonny Paladino
Orchestrator
Brian Usifer
Orchestrator
Jamie Harrison
Illusion Designer
Kathy Fabian
Production Properties Supervisor
Jim Carnahan
Casting
Jason Thinger
Casting
Madeline McCluskey
General Manager
Hector Guivas
Production Management
Austin Regan
National Tour Director
Yasmine Lee
Tour Choreographer
James Olmstead
Tour Music Director
Stacy N. Taylor
Stage Manager
Travis Blackwell
Assistant Stage Manager
Kali Ashurst
Assistant Stage Manager
Erik Birkeland
Company Manager
Heather Moss
Company Manager
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