The story of the legendary Neil Diamond comes to life on stage in an uplifting new musical featuring all his hit songs, including “Sweet Caroline,” “America,” and “Cracklin’ Rosie.” From those exhilarating early days in New York to the sold-out spectacles that defined his career, A Beautiful Noise explores the life of a rock icon through the music that made him “a national treasure” (Los Angeles Times).
Directed by Tony Award® winner Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening, Hedwig and the Angry Inch), choreographed by Olivier Award winner Steven Hoggett (Once, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), and written by four-time Academy Award nominee Anthony McCarten (Bohemian Rhapsody, The Two Popes), A Beautiful Noise is a thrilling look at an artist’s search for himself and a celebration of the enduring power of his music.
Despite the show’s somewhat dark subject matter, it’s a fascinating and unique story. The show is high energy, well-produced and glitzy, and it’s an enjoyable ride because the music is so memorable.
But “Noise” would have been better served with a different framing device from playwright Anthony McCarten. If we see a therapist, we expect a rush of breakthroughs. What we get instead in the show is underwhelming piffle — confessional hagiography dressed up as serious introspection. Diamond should have been telling all to Oprah or Barbara Walters.
| 2022 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
| 2024 | US Tour |
North American Tour US Tour |
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