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

The Broadway show will be playing at 25 cities across America over the next year. You can enjoy this fantastic experience at Golden Gate Theatre in San Francisco, California on Sunday 8th June 2025. Tickets go for as low as $104 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 two-time Tony Award-winner Ken Davenport. With over 60 years of Diamond’s music, the team created a “musical collage” with showtunes that take on "lives of their own”, as McCarten said during an interview with The Boston Globe. 

This heart-wrenching 2 hour 15 minute adventure comprises two acts. The first act ends with the timeless classic Sweet Caroline, followed by a 15-minute intermission. Use this time to grab refreshments, rejoin the show for one more hour of award-winning performances.

The Production

Many long-time lovers of Neil Diamond still remember when his 1976 album, A Beautiful Noise, was first released. They will never forget seeing the musical of the same name LIVE as it came to San Francisco. The jukebox musical fascinated 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. Talents like Will Swenson (who played the young Neil Diamond), Mark Jacoby (present-day Diamond), and Linda Powell (The Doctor) reprised their roles after the Boston production. 

The show swiftly took to the road. 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 tale follows the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Famer, starting in the present dayreminiscing from a therapist’s office. As Diamond, he talks about how he can no longer perform like he used to while the doctor helps him cope with that realization throughout A Beautiful Noise. 

The production goes all the way back to Diamond's youth, showing his introduction to music and all memorable moments 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 original stage play was nominated for Outstanding Production of a Musical by the Drama League Awards 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.

A Beautiful Noise is winning the hearts of fans across the country. So, experience the first-ever Broadway show rendition of an amazing singer's journey toward glory and this award-winning professional's tale.