A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical at Golden Gate Theatre

This amazing play will be playing at 25 cities across America over the next year. You can enjoy this one-of-a-kind show at Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco, California on Saturday 14th June 2025. Tickets go for as low as $101 and are selling fast, so secure yours today to see the Neil Diamond musical in your city!

The Broadway show, written by the lauded playwright Anthony McCarten, was directed by Robert Gaudio and the two-time Tony Award-winner Ken Davenport. With help from more than 60 years 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 two-hour-and-15-minute journey comprises two acts. The first act ends with the beloved number Sweet Caroline, followed by a 15 min intermission. After restocking on food and drink, rejoin the show for one more 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 LIVE as it came to San Francisco. The exciting performance fascinated audiences from the opening act with a full engaging story and memorable songs. 

The musical soon ended up on NYC Broadway, which lastest from late 2022 into early 2024 at the Broadhurst Theatre. Talents 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 musical quickly spread its reach. Now, new faces make up the traveling cast, including the American Idol winner, Nick Fradiani, (playing Neil Diamond). 

The Story

The production follows the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Famer, starting in the present dayreminiscing from a therapist’s office. As Diamond, he explains how he can no longer make music like he used to while the doctor helps him cope with that realization throughout A Beautiful Noise. 

The story goes all the way back to Diamond's childhood days, showing his introduction to music and all the good and bad times since then, including his journey to stardom and struggle with depression. But, what long-time Diamond lovers anticipate most is reliving Diamond’s catalog of songs in the Neil Diamond Musical.

Awards & Reviews

While original stage play was nominated for Outstanding Production of a Musical by the Drama League Awards and Outstanding New Broadway Musical, 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 captivating audiences with its fantastic story across the country. So, experience the never-before-seen Broadway show rendition of an incredible talent's journey toward glory and this Grammy Lifetime Achievement winner’s tale.