Ken Davenport News

Interview: Sonny Paladino of A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL at Ohio Theatre

by Paul Batterson — April 14, 2025

Sonny Paladino distinctly remembers when Judgement Day arrived for the show A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL.

Interview: Lauryn Gaffney Brings New Musical JILTED to 54 Below

by Chloe Yang — April 15, 2025

Musical theatre composer Lauryn Gaffney discusses her journey from 'Big Shot' to her new show 'Jilted,' exploring heartbreak, self-love, and the collaboration between Irish and American performers at 54 Below.

Listen to AnnMarie Milazzo Sing from 'The Shape of Things: Songs From Joy The Musical'

by Nicole Rosky — March 21, 2025

AnnMarie Milazzo just released “The Shape of Things: Songs From Joy The Musical,” a concept album inspired by Joy, the powerful and uplifting new musical based on the life of trailblazing businesswoman and inventor Joy Mangano.

Review: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at The Overture Center

by Scott Rawson — March 19, 2025

What did our critic think of THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at The Overture Center?

Charl Brown, Adam Grupper, and Mauricio Martinez Join JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 19, 2025

The leading men who will be joining Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe this summer in JOY: A New True Musical have been revealed! See who is starring in the production and learn more here.

Kevin David And The Jazz Catz Open At El Barrio's Artspace In April

by A.A. Cristi — March 17, 2025

Kevin Davis Productions will present BLOOMS $ BLOSSOMS -A DATE NIGHT WITH THE JAZZ CATZ on April 29 at 7:00pm at El Barrio's Artspace (215 E 99th Street, New York City).

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Comes to the Overture Center This Month

by Stephi Wild — March 3, 2025

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical will make its Madison, Wis.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL Tour Recoups After Five Months

by Joshua Wright — February 25, 2025

After five months on tour, A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical has recouped its investment and broken records in several cities, with producers citing strong attendance and audience engagement.

Jill Abramovitz and Honor Blue Savage Join Betsy Wolfe in JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL

by Stephi Wild — February 25, 2025

Two new cast members have been announced to join the previously announced Tony Award nominee Betsy Wolfe this summer in JOY: A New True Musical! Learn more here!

Betsy Wolfe Will Lead Off-Broadway Premiere of JOY: A NEW TRUE MUSICAL

by Stephi Wild — February 18, 2025

Betsy Wolfe will lead the off-Broadway premiere of JOY: A New True Musical, based on the life of trailblazing businesswoman and inventor Joy Mangano.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE San Diego Premiere On Sale Now At The Civic Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — February 14, 2025

Tickets for the smash-hit musical, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL, will go on sale starting Friday, February 14 at 10 AM.

Review: A Dazzling, Sparkling, Spectacle, Makes A BEAUTIFUL NOISE at Straz Center

by Drew Eberhard — February 14, 2025

A Beautiful Noise is a Jukebox musical centered around Neil Diamond’s life, times, and music.

Applications for 4th Year of 1/52 Project Now Open

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 6, 2025

Tony Award-winning set designer Beowulf Boritt, revealed applications for the fourth year of The 1/52 Project, the financial grant program for early career designers, founded by Boritt and a group of Broadway designers, are now open for the 2025 cycle.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Holds Open Casting Call At The Bitter End In February

by A.A. Cristi — January 28, 2025

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL will hold an open call auditions for actors who can sing and play the guitar for the starring role of ‘Neil Diamond – Then’ will take place Thursday, February 6 from 10 AM – 5 PM ET at The Bitter End (147 Bleecker Street), the iconic music venue t