A Beautiful Noise (Broadway)
Open run 2h 15m
A Beautiful Noise (Broadway)
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A Beautiful Noise (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

84%
(825 Reviews)
Positive
85%
Mixed
11%
Negative
4%
Members say
Entertaining, Great singing, Delightful, Absorbing, Clever

About the Show

A new musical about the life and career of Neil Diamond, told through his classic hit songs.

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77 Reviews | 37 Followers
100
Great singing, Entertaining

See it if You love Neil Diamond and to hear his story being told.

Don't see it if …..

74 Reviews | 13 Followers
100
Must see, Great writing, Great singing, Exquisite, Entertaining

See it if you want to be positively surprised and have a fun night out!

Don't see it if there is not really a reason not to see it... Read more

50 Reviews | 10 Followers
100
Entertaining, Enchanting, Delightful, Clever, Absorbing

See it if If you love Neil diamond and would like to know more about him.

Don't see it if You have no taste in music.

56 Reviews | 8 Followers
100
Fun, Touching, Delightful, Enchanting, Entertaining

See it if You like Neil Diamond, a touching relatable American success story performed masterfully with great singing; dancers just OK.

Don't see it if Hate Neil Diamond music or musicals.

130 Reviews | 18 Followers
100
Riveting, Great singing, Entertaining, Emotional

See it if you love Neil Diamond or sort-of-maybe like Neil Diamond a little bit. It was way more than just a juke box musical--bring tissues!

Don't see it if you have a heart of stone & hate pop culture. I went in as a familiar (who doesn't know Sweet Caroline?) & came out a major fan. Read more

55 Reviews | 12 Followers
100
Great staging, Entertaining, Must see, Funny, Great singing

See it if A must see for Neil Diamond fans; dancing and singing top quality; also emotional and moving at times.

Don't see it if If you don't like Neil Diamond or his music.

97 Reviews | 17 Followers
99
Great singing, Entertaining, Delightful

See it if You like Neil Diamond & biographical shows

Don't see it if You like to sing along to songs you love & listen to great singing

61 Reviews | 19 Followers
97
Must see, Great singing, Great acting, Entertaining, Absorbing

See it if You like life story about musicians. Wonderful music and singing.

Don't see it if You don't like to watch a story about a musician.

Critic Reviews (26)

The New York Times
December 4th, 2022

"It all looks and sounds great, but the clock is ticking — therapy! — and we are no closer to understanding the real Neil."
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Time Out New York
December 4th, 2022

" 'A Beautiful Noise' is a suitable tribute to him; in its biggest numbers it resembles an old-school Vegas-style impersonation show, recreating concert moments for the benefit of an audience that is happy to embark on a musical nostalgia trip."
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New York Magazine / Vulture
December 4th, 2022

"The thing is, there’s just not much of a show there. The show and the audience aren’t here for the storm clouds, they’re here for the good times, which never seemed so good."
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Entertainment Weekly
December 6th, 2022

"Those going to 'A Beautiful Noise' want to be entertained and entertained they will be. It very well might be a long-running hit like that musical, especially considering Diamond's popularity. It's just too bad it leaves you wanting more."
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Variety
December 5th, 2022

“ 'A Beautiful Noise' is victorious, but not without a few rough bumps along the way — much like the trajectory of Diamond’s life."
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The Wall Street Journal
December 4th, 2022

"This smoothly produced show’s presentation of his semi-symphonic rock and sentimental balladry failed to convert me. I’m still not a believer...'A Beautiful Noise' merely underscores the truth that, to tweak the cliché, beauty is in the ear of the listener."
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The Observer
December 5th, 2022

"This sloppy Broadway embrace of Neil Diamond is a jukebox musical in search of a plot."
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Deadline
December 4th, 2022

"The musical’s decision to save it up till the end provides one of its more emotional moments...'A Beautiful Noise' could have used some dramatic stakes from the get-go."
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