A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical at Thrivent Hall

This amazing play will be playing at 25 cities across America over the next year. You can enjoy this fantastic experience at Thrivent Financial Hall At Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton, Wisconsin on Sunday 4th May 2025. Tickets go for as low as $105 and are selling fast, so secure yours now to see the Neil Diamond musical in your city!

The Broadway show, written by the four-time Academy Award-nominated Anthony McCarten, was directed by Robert Gaudio and the award-winning Ken Davenport. With help from more than 60 years of Diamond’s music, the team produced a “musical collage” with songs that take on "lives of their own”, as McCarten said during an interview with The Boston Globe. 

This magnificent 2h 15m adventure comprises two acts. The first act ends with the beautiful song Sweet Caroline, followed by a 15 min intermission. Use this time to grab food and drink, rejoin the show for one more 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 Appleton. The jukebox musical entranced audiences from the very beginning with a engaging story and catchy songs. 

The musical soon ended up on NYC Broadway, which lastest from late 2022 into early 2024 at the Broadhurst Theatre. Famed actors like Will Swenson (who played the young Neil Diamond), Mark Jacoby (present-day Diamond), and Linda Powell (The Doctor) all delivered fantastic performances after the Boston production. 

The show swiftly spread its reach. Now, new faces make up the traveling cast, including the American Idol winner, Nick Fradiani, (playing Neil Diamond). 

The Story

The tale follows the Rock'n'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, as the therapist helps him navigate the trials brought by this reality throughout A Beautiful Noise. 

The production goes back to Diamond's youth, discussing his introduction to music and all memorable moments since then, including his rise to stardom and battle with depression. But, what die-hard fans 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 by Outer Critics Circle Awards, the cast took home the gold. Hoggett, Hurder, and LeProtto won Outstanding Ensemble in a Broadway Show by Chita Rivera Awards for their dance routines. Other nominations include the Drama Desk Award and Drama League Awards.

The Neil Diamond Musical is gripping viewers with its heart across the country. So, experience the never-before-seen Broadway show rendition of an amazing singer's inspiring life story and this award-winning professional's tale.