A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical at San Diego Civic Theatre

This amazing play will be playing at 25 cities across America over the next year. You can enjoy this fantastic experience at San Diego Civic Theatre in San Diego, California on Friday 30th May 2025. Tickets go for as low as $168 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 over 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 for the Neil Diamond Musical. 

This magical 2 hour 15 minute adventure comprises two acts, the first ending with the beautiful song Sweet Caroline, followed by a 15-minute intermission. After restocking on refreshments, rejoin the show for one more hour of award-winning performances.

The Production

Many long-time 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 LIVE as it came to San Diego. The jukebox musical fascinated audiences from the opening act with a full engaging story and memorable songs. 

Afterward, the production took on Broadway, running 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) reprised their roles after the Boston production. 

The show quickly took to the road. 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 and Roll Hall of Famer, starting in the present dayreminiscing from a therapist’s office. As Diamond, he talks about how he can no longer perform like he used to while the doctor helps him cope with that realization throughout A Beautiful Noise. 

The production goes all the way back to Diamond's youth, showing 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 re-experiencing Diamond’s catalog of songs in the Neil Diamond Musical.

Awards & Reviews

While the Broadway show was nominated for Outstanding Production of a Musical and Outstanding New Broadway Musical, the cast were the real stars. 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 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 award-winning professional's tale.