A Beautiful Noise (Broadway) NYC Reviews and Tickets

84%

(825 Reviews)

Positive

85%

Mixed

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Negative

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.

The story of the renowned musician Neil Diamond is brought to life on stage in a captivating and inspirational new musical featuring his hit songs “Sweet Caroline”, “America”, and “Cracklin’ Rosie”.

From his initial breakout in the music industry in the 1960s to his storied success in the 1970s and beyond, with plenty of heartbreaking disappointments and heart-stopping victories along the way, Neil Diamond has maintained an awe-inspiring level of superstardom for five straight decades. The musical explores just how a poor Jewish boy from Brooklyn grew into one of the most universally loved performers of all time.

Directed by Tony Award® winner Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening, Hedwig and the Angry Inch), with choreography by Olivier Award winner Steven Hoggett (Once, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), and with a book by four-time Academy Award® nominee Anthony McCarten (Bohemian Rhapsody, The Two Popes), A Beautiful Noise tells the tale of the good times that never seemed so good.

Starring Tony Award Nominee Will Swenson as Neil Diamond.

Member Reviews (824)

100

Great singing, Entertaining

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

Don't see it if …..

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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)

"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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" '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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"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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"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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“ '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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"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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"This sloppy Broadway embrace of Neil Diamond is a jukebox musical in search of a plot."
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"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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