Texas Performing Arts presents Broadway in Austin, and during the week of November 3-8, 2026, “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” is available at the Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin, TX 78712. “A Beautiful Noise” makes its Austin premiere as part of the Texas Performing Arts Broadway in Austin 2026-2027 Season.
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, “A Beautiful Noise” is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalog of classics like “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and “Sweet Caroline,” an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond’s story was made to shine on Broadway-and head out on the road across America.
There is no doubt the musical will appeal to fans of Neil Diamond’s music, which remains popular today. There is something for everyone who attends this musical, no matter what level of fan (forever and ever) or whether you know some of the hit songs but want to explore more of this award-winning artist. Judging from some people I watched before and after the performance I attended this week, many were AARP age (50 and over), and many were friends or family members of the younger generation. As audience members left the performance, many seemed to have a pep in their step, holding hands with their partners and humming their favorite Neil Diamond song.
The following quote from Neil Diamond within the press release sums up how he felt about his music and fans around the world. “Some of my most thrilling nights have been while I was on tour, bringing my music to audiences across the world,” said Neil Diamond. “Having A BEAUTIFUL NOISE go on tour is an honor, and I can’t wait for audiences across North America to experience this show. I hope they enjoy it as much as I have.”
“A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” is directed by Tony Award® winner Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening, Hedwig and the Angry Inch), choreographed by Olivier Award winner Steven Hoggett (Once, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), and written by four-time Academy Award nominee Anthony McCarten (Bohemian Rhapsody, The Two Popes).
The cast and crew of this musical production, vocalists and dancers, are top-notch in their style and talent. The talent, the band, and the lighting for each scene blend seamlessly. This quote from Producer Bob Gaudio (in the press release) said, “When Neil and I first started talking about making a musical using his music, I knew how daunting that would be. With Jersey Boys, I learned how vital it is to have a first-rate creative team making sure everything weaves together. We have that on A BEAUTIFUL NOISE—an incisive book that tells Neil’s story honestly, fantastic choreography, one of the best directors on Broadway guiding the entire production, and of course, Neil’s iconic songs.”
The design team for “A Beautiful Noise” features Tony Award winner David Rockwell (Scenic Design), Tony Award nominee Emilio Sosa (Costume Design), four-time Tony Award winner Kevin Adams (Lighting Design), Tony Award winner Jessica Paz (Sound Design), and Luc Verschueren (Hair and Wig Design). The production has Music Supervision and Arrangements by Sonny Paladino, Incidental Music and Dance Music Arrangements by Brian Usifer, Vocal Design by AnnMarie Milazzo, and Orchestrations by Bob Gaudio, Sonny Paladino, and Brian Usifer. The team also includes Jamie Harrison (Illusion Design), Kathy Fabian (Production Properties Supervisor), Jim Carnahan, CSA, and Jason Thinger, CSA (Casting), Madeline McCluskey of Gentry & Associates (General Management), and Hector Guivas of NETworks Presentations (Production Management).
Austin Regan is the “A Beautiful Noise” National Tour Director, Yasmine Lee is the Tour Choreographer, and James Olmstead is the Tour Music Director.
“A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” has raised $750,000 for the Parkinson’s Foundation. For more information on how you can help, visit www.abeautifulnoisethemusical.com/partners
A Beautiful Noise is recommended for all ages.
Show dates: Tues – Thurs at 7:30 p.m. | Fri at 8 p.m. | Sat at 2 & 8 p.m. | Sun at 1 & 6:30 p.m.
TICKETS: Start at $48. Available at TexasPerformingArts.org and BroadwayinAustin.com, by phone at (512) 471-1444, or from the Texas Performing Arts ticket office at Bass Concert Hall.For groups of 10 or more, call (512) 232-3830 or email groupsales@texasperformingarts.org
Source: Texas Performing Arts