A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical at Stranahan Theater

The Neil Diamond Musical will be playing at 25 cities across America over the next year. You can enjoy this one-of-a-kind show at Stranahan Theater in Toledo, Ohio on Thursday 18th June 2026. Tickets go for as low as $126 and are selling fast, so secure yours in advance to see the Neil Diamond musical in your city!

The Broadway musical, written by the four-time Academy Award-nominated Anthony McCarten, was produced 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 songs that take on "lives of their own”, as McCarten stated in an interview with The Boston Globe for the Neil Diamond Musical. 

This heart-wrenching 2h 15m tale comprises two acts. The first act ends with the beautiful song Sweet Caroline, followed by a 15-minute intermission. After restocking on refreshments, rejoin the show for one more 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, first dropped. They will never forget seeing the musical of the same name it came to Toledo. The jukebox musical fascinated audiences from the opening act with a full engaging story and catchy 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) all delivered fantastic performances after the Boston production. 

The show quickly spread its reach. 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 story follows the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Famer, starting in the present dayreminiscing from a therapist’s office. Neil Diamond talks about how he can no longer make music like he used, as the therapist helps him cope with that realization throughout A Beautiful Noise. 

The story goes all the way back to Diamond's youth, examining his introduction to music and all memorable moments 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 original stage play was nominated for Outstanding Production of a Musical by the Drama League Awards and Outstanding New Broadway Musical, the cast took home the gold. 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.

The Neil Diamond Musical is winning the hearts of fans nationwide. So, experience the first-ever Broadway show rendition of an amazing singer's rise to fame and this Grammy Lifetime Achievement winner’s tale.