A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical at Stranahan Theater

This amazing play will be playing at 25 cities across America over the next year. You can enjoy this fantastic experience at Stranahan Theater in Toledo, Ohio on Tuesday 16th June 2026. Tickets go for as low as $106 and are selling fast, so secure yours now to see the Neil Diamond musical in your city!

The Broadway musical, written by the lauded playwright 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 produced a “musical collage” with showtunes that take on "lives of their own”, as McCarten said during an interview with The Boston Globe. 

This magnificent 2 hour 15 minute tale comprises two acts, the first ending with the beloved number Sweet Caroline, followed by a 15 min intermission. After restocking on refreshments, rejoin the show for another hour of award-winning performances.

The Production

Many long-time fans 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 when it came to Toledo. The exciting performance entranced audiences from the very beginning with a 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 (playing Neil Diamond), Mark Jacoby (present-day Diamond), and Linda Powell (The Doctor) all delivered fantastic performances after the Boston production. 

The musical swiftly took to the road. 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 and Roll Hall of Famer, starting in the present day with Westenberg sitting in a therapist’s office. Neil Diamond explains how he can no longer perform 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 the good and bad times since then, including his rise to stardom and fight 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 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 cast took home the gold. Hoggett, Hurder, and LeProtto won Outstanding Ensemble in a Broadway Show by Chita Rivera Awards for choreography and dance. Other award nominations include the Drama Desk Award and Drama League Awards.

A Beautiful Noise is captivating audiences with its fantastic story across the country. So, experience the never-before-seen Broadway show rendition of a singing icon’s inspiring life story and this Grammy Lifetime Achievement winner’s tale.