A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis

The Neil Diamond Musical will be playing at 25 cities across America over the next year. You can enjoy this fantastic experience at Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Wednesday 1st October 2025. Tickets go for as low as $100 and are selling fast, so secure yours now to see the Neil Diamond musical in your city!

The Broadway show, written by the critically acclaimed Anthony McCarten, was produced by Robert Gaudio and the award-winning Ken Davenport. With help from more than 6 decades of Diamond’s music, the team created 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 journey comprises two acts, the first ending with the beloved number Sweet Caroline, followed by a 15-minute intermission. Use this time to grab refreshments, rejoin the show for one more hour of outstanding acting and storytelling.

The Production

Many long-time lovers of Neil Diamond still remember when his 1976 album, A Beautiful Noise, first dropped. They will never forget experiencing the musical of the same name when it came to Minneapolis. The jukebox musical fascinated audiences from the very beginning with a mesmerizing Broadway show and memorable songs. 

Afterward, the production took on 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) reprised their roles from the Boston production. 

The show swiftly took to the road. 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 and Roll Hall of Famer, starting in the present dayreminiscing from a therapist’s office. As Diamond, he explains how he can no longer perform like he used to while the doctor helps him navigate the trials brought by this reality throughout A Beautiful Noise. 

The production goes back to Diamond's childhood days, discussing his introduction to music and all the good and bad times since then, including his rise to stardom and struggle with depression. But, what long-time Diamond lovers anticipate most is re-experiencing Diamond’s catalog of hits 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 by Outer Critics Circle Awards, the performers 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 incredible talent's journey toward glory and this Grammy Lifetime Achievement winner’s tale.