A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical at Ohio Theatre

This amazing play will be playing at 25 cities across America over the next year. You can enjoy this fantastic experience at Ohio Theatre in Columbus, Ohio on Wednesday 23rd April 2025. Tickets go for as low as $73 and are selling fast, so secure yours in advance to see the Neil Diamond musical in your city!

The Broadway musical, written by the critically acclaimed Anthony McCarten, was directed by Robert Gaudio and the award-winning Ken Davenport. With over 60 years of Diamond’s music, the team produced a “musical collage” with showtunes that take on "lives of their own”, as McCarten said during an interview with The Boston Globe. 

This magical two-hour-and-15-minute tale comprises two acts. The first act ends with the timeless classic Sweet Caroline, followed by a 15 min intermission. After restocking on refreshments, rejoin the show for another hour of beautiful songs and engaging performances.

The Production

Many long-time lovers of Neil Diamond still remember when his 1976 album, A Beautiful Noise, first dropped. They will never forget seeing the musical of the same name it came to Columbus. The exciting performance entranced audiences from the opening act with a full mesmerizing Broadway show and memorable songs. 

The musical soon ended up on NYC Broadway, running from late 2022 into early 2024 at the Broadhurst Theatre. Famed actors like Will Swenson (playing Neil Diamond), Mark Jacoby (present-day Diamond), and Linda Powell (The Doctor) reprised their roles after the Boston production. 

The show quickly spread its reach. With a fresh new cast, including the American Idol winner, Nick Fradiani. Fradiani announced he would play the role of the young Neil Diamond. 

The Story

The production follows the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, starting in the present day with Westenberg sitting in a therapist’s office. As Diamond, he talks about how he can no longer make music like he used to while the doctor helps him navigate the trials brought by this reality throughout A Beautiful Noise. 

The production goes all the way back to Diamond's childhood days, showing his introduction to music and all memorable moments since then, including his rise to stardom and struggle with depression. But, what long-time Diamond lovers anticipate most is re-experiencing Diamond’s catalog of songs in the Neil Diamond Musical.

Awards & Reviews

While original stage play was nominated for Outstanding Production of a Musical and Outstanding New Broadway Musical, the cast took home the gold. Hoggett, Hurder, and LeProtto won Outstanding Ensemble in a Broadway Show for their dance routines. Other award nominations include the Drama Desk Award and Drama League Awards.

The Neil Diamond Musical is captivating audiences with its fantastic story nationwide. So, experience the first-ever Broadway show rendition of an incredible talent's rise to fame and this award-winning professional's tale.