A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical at Orpheum Theatre

A Beautiful Noise will be performing live this period at the Orpheum Theatre on Thursday 12th February 2026! The life and work of Neil Diamond are the subject of a brand-new Broadway musical. The greatest hits, including "Cracklin' Rosie," are all included in the production, which will be performed by an exceptional cast under the guidance of Tony nominee Will Swenson.

Overall, the show is an inspiring, thrilling and energy-filled musical memoir that tells the untold true story of how America's greatest hitmaker became a legend. It is uniquely set to the tunes that shaped Diamond’s career, much like Jersey Boys before it.

The story follows an anxious Jewish artist from Flatbush, whose family name is actually Diamond. As he grows up, he finds his feet as a performer at the Bitter End in Greenwich Village, immediately signs a record deal that comes back to haunt him, and as years go on, he comes away from one marriage and another. "Amid all that, Diamond evolves into a globe-trotting, sequin-wearing, arena-playing star,” The New York Times shares.

According to early reports, singer-songwriter Neil Diamond-Then will be played by Tony nominee Will Swenson, who most recently starred in the Off-Broadway revival of Assassins. Neil Diamond-Now will be played by Mark Jacoby, talented performer Robyn Hurder as Marcia, while Linda Powell is cast as the Doctor.

The creative team comprises Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer, renowned screenwriter Anthony McCarten, and Critically acclaimed choreographer choreographer Steven Hoggett. The musical will have scenic design by award-winning scenic designer David Rockwell, lighting design by four-time Tony winner Kevin Adams, costume design by renowned costume designer Emilio Sosa, and sound design by Tony Award winner Jessica Paz.

Essentially, Broadway World writes the show doesn't actually play by all the rules of jukebox theater. "It is initially a hit parade within a dramatic showcase of Diamond’s 1960s beginnings in the first act, which is subtly followed by a second act that is set of sequined, post-1960s concerts spliced with portraits of a broken marriage and lonely childhood, and then a denouement of hardcore emotional resolve,” the review continues.

Head over to Omaha for a unforgettable night this season that will leave a lasting memories for musical enthusiasts and casual theatre goers alike! Secure your seats now and experience the magic of A Beautiful Noise! Don't miss out on this unforgettable opportunity to see the highly anticipated musical sensation live on stage!