A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical at Stranahan Theater

The Broadway show 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 Wednesday 17th June 2026. Tickets go for as low as $127 and are selling fast, so secure yours in advance to see the Neil Diamond musical in your city!

The Broadway show, written by the critically acclaimed Anthony McCarten, was directed by Robert Gaudio and the award-winning Ken Davenport. With over 6 decades of Diamond’s music, the team produced a “musical collage” with songs that take on "lives of their own”, as McCarten stated in an interview with The Boston Globe. 

This magnificent two-hour-and-15-minute journey comprises two acts, the first ending with the beloved number Sweet Caroline, followed by a 15-minute intermission. After restocking on refreshments, rejoin the show for one more hour of outstanding acting and storytelling.

The Production

Many lifelong 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 it came to Toledo. The exciting performance fascinated audiences from the opening act with a full mesmerizing Broadway show and memorable songs. 

Afterward, the production took on 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 from 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, (playing Neil Diamond). 

The Story

The production 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, as the therapist helps him cope with that realization throughout A Beautiful Noise. 

The story 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 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 took home the gold. Hoggett, Hurder, and LeProtto won Outstanding Ensemble in a Broadway Show for choreography and dance. Other nominations include the Drama Desk Award and Drama League Awards.

The Neil Diamond Musical is winning the hearts of fans across the country. So, experience the first-ever Broadway show rendition of an incredible talent's rise to fame and this award-winning professional's tale.