A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical at Cadillac Palace Theatre

This amazing play will be playing at 25 cities across America over the next year. You can enjoy this exciting journey at Cadillac Palace in Chicago, Illinois on Saturday 23rd November 2024. Tickets go for as low as $75 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 produced by Robert Gaudio and the two-time Tony Award-winner Ken Davenport. With help from more than 6 decades of Diamond’s music, the team created a “musical collage” with showtunes that take on "lives of their own”, as McCarten stated in an interview with The Boston Globe for the Neil Diamond Musical. 

This heart-wrenching 2h 15m adventure comprises two acts, the first ending with the beloved number Sweet Caroline, followed by a 15-minute intermission. After restocking on refreshments, rejoin the show for another hour of award-winning performances.

The Production

Many lifelong fans of Neil Diamond still remember when his 1976 album, A Beautiful Noise, first dropped. Those same fans will never forget experiencing the musical of the same name LIVE as it came to Chicago. The exciting performance fascinated audiences from the opening act with a full mesmerizing Broadway show and uplifting songs. 

Afterward, the production took on 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) all delivered fantastic performances from the Boston production. 

The show quickly took to the road. Now, new faces make up the traveling cast, including the American Idol winner, Nick Fradiani. Fradiani announced he would play the role of the young Neil Diamond. 

The Story

The story follows the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, starting in the present day with Westenberg sitting in a therapist’s office. Neil Diamond 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 play goes back to Diamond's childhood days, examining his introduction to music and all the good and bad times since then, including his journey to stardom and battle 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 the Broadway show was nominated for Outstanding Production of a Musical by the Drama League Awards and Outstanding New Broadway Musical, the actors were the real stars. Hoggett, Hurder, and LeProtto won Outstanding Ensemble in a Broadway Show by Chita Rivera Awards for choreography and dance. Other award nominations include the Drama Desk Award and Drama League Awards.

A Beautiful Noise is gripping viewers with its heart across the country. So, experience the never-before-seen Broadway show rendition of an incredible talent's rise to fame and this award-winning professional's tale.