‘A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical’ North American Tour | The Cosmic Curtain

Surely, everyone knows the song “Sweet Caroline,” but how many know the man behind the music? A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical looks to pull back the curtain on one of the greatest musical singers/songwriters to grace the music scene. Using frame storytelling, this show explores the legacy of Neil Diamond, beginning with his early years writing hit after hit for others before taking his place center stage for the entire world to see. The journey wasn’t easy in the slightest, as A Beautiful Noise shines a light on mental health for those in the spotlight and the isolating nature of a career such as show business. With the show recently arriving in Detroit as a part of the 2024-2025 Broadway in Detroit season, we couldn’t wait to discuss all the excitement from the show!

In this episode of The Cosmic Curtain, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko share their thoughts on this newer jukebox musical. What is their exposure to Neil Diamond before A Beautiful Noise? Did they enjoy the use of frame storytelling to move along the narrative? What did they think about the exploration of mental health? And why was the music so loud? Listen to this episode to have all these questions and more answered!

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical is currently touring across North America! Catch this jukebox musical when it arrives in a city near you! Don’t miss other upcoming shows from Broadway in Detroit’s 2024-2025 season, such as Come From Away, Hadestown, Six, and Clue! Grab your tickets for these shows and more! Have you seen this musical before? Did you enjoy it? What did you think of this episode? Let us know your thoughts on social media @mycosmiccircus and @boxseatbabes! If you enjoy this podcast, please consider sharing it with friends and following us on social media.

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