A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical at Keller Auditorium

A Beautiful Noise will be showing live this season at the prestigious Keller Auditorium on Sunday 11th January 2026! The life and work of Neil Diamond is the subject of a brand-new Broadway musical. His greatest hits, including "America," are all included in the production, which will be performed by an outstanding cast under the guidance of Tony nominee Will Swenson.

Overall, the show is an inspiring, exciting and vibrant musical memoir that tells the inspiring true tale of how America's greatest hitmaker became a legend. It is uniquely set to the songs that shaped Diamond’s career, much like The Carole King Musical before it.

The story follows an ambitious 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, continuing to sign 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 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 Highly regarded director Michael Mayer, highly acclaimed screenwriter Anthony McCarten, and Critically acclaimed choreographer Steven Hoggett. The musical will have scenic design by award-winning scenic designer David Rockwell, lighting design by highly acclaimed lighting designer Kevin Adams, costume design by Tony nominee Emilio Sosa, and sound design by esteemed sound designer 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 Portland for a memorable evening this month that will leave a lasting impression on musical lovers and casual listeners alike! Secure your tickets now and experience the magic of A Beautiful Noise! Don't miss out on this captivating opportunity to watch the long-awaited musical sensation LIVE on stage!