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 Wednesday 11th June 2025. Tickets go for as low as $79 and are selling fast, so secure yours today 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 help from more than 60 years of Diamond’s music, the team produced a “musical collage” with showtunes that take on "lives of their own”, as McCarten stated in an interview with The Boston Globe. 

This magical 2 hour 15 minute adventure comprises two acts. The first act ends with the beloved number Sweet Caroline, followed by a 15-minute intermission. Use this time to grab 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, was first released. Those same fans 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 uplifting songs. 

The musical soon ended up on NYC Broadway, running from late 2022 into early 2024 at the Broadhurst Theatre. Talents 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 swiftly spread its reach. 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'n'Roll Hall of Famer, starting in the present dayreminiscing from a therapist’s office. Neil Diamond explains how he can no longer sing like he used, as the therapist helps him cope with that realization throughout A Beautiful Noise. 

The production goes back to Diamond's Brooklyn childhood, 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 hits 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 actors were the real stars. 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.

A Beautiful Noise is gripping viewers with its heart nationwide. So, experience the first-ever Broadway show rendition of a singing icon’s journey toward glory and this award-winning professional's tale.