THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL A BEAUTIFUL NOISE

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE

October 8-27, 2024

216-241-6000 or www.playhousesquare.org

 

Roy Berko

This is not a great musical.  It won’t ever be compared to GYPSY, WEST SIDE STORY or even, RAGTIME but for Neil Diamond fanatics, or for those who love his music, it will more than be a pleasing experience.  The music is fine, the dancing is dynamic and the concert-level staging is enveloping.  It’s worth a sit-through.

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Howard Gollop

Were Diamond's divorces, contract deputes, emotional repression and reconciliations of guilt LESS compelling than the life of fellow Brooklynite '60s pop superstar Carole King, the subject of the much better jukebox musical "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical?"

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Sheri Gross
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Mark Horning

In spite of all the pitfalls (more than usual for an opening night) this show is well worth seeing. Whether you are a Diamond fan or not you will find an entertaining story coupled with extremely well produced musical numbers. So Good...So Good...So Good!

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Chris Howey

With almost 30 of his songs performed in part or fully, the ABN company under the direction musical direction of Sonny Paladino does indeed create some lovely noises. But the book by Anthony McCarten is a lumbering affair as the entire story is told from the perspective of Neil's later-in-life psychotherapy sessions.

To see a full review of this show, read Chris Howey's Review here.

Laura Kennelly

Yes, another Jukebox musical, this time one based on Neil Diamond’s life (loosely) and the music (front and center).

The Neil Diamond Musical: A Beautiful Noise at Playhouse Square’s Connor Palace features over two dozen fully staged songs by Diamond, the Grammy award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame star who has sold at least 120 million albums and appeared in concerts all over the world.

Probably not too surprisingly, his personal story seems a bit sadder, but that always seems to be the case — maybe it’s easier to see him as a man in love with performing. 

To see a full review of this show go here or read Laura's posts at Cool Cleveland.

Kate Klotzbach
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Dr. Yuko Kurahashi
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Joey Morona

If anyone was born to play Neil Diamond, it’s Nick Fradiani.

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