In an Instagram video, the musical’s lead, “American Idol” winner Nick Fradiani, introduced Diamond, 84, who delivered an impromptu performance of his hit “Sweet Caroline” from the audience.

Neil Diamond still has it. Seven years after retiring, the rock icon stunned fans with a liver performance over the weekend during Saturday’s performance of “The Neil Diamond Musical: A ...

Overall, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE—now on stage at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa through August 10, 2025—comes off as ...

Nick Fradiani, center, as the younger Neil Diamond in the national touring production of “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical,” running May 27 through June 1 at the San Diego Civic ...

Father took son to see Diamond when the younger Nick was four years old. It was his first concert. “His music was in my soul and my blood from before I could remember,” he said.

At first glance, a Neil Diamond jukebox musical sounds like a fun sing-along of the music icon's greatest hits. And at times, it is. But the heart of the show is something deeper than that.

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical plays at The Hollywood Pantages through July 27 th 2025. For tickets and information visit BroadwayinHollywood.com.

The musical features many of Diamond's classic hits, including "Sweet Caroline," which typically elicits a powerful audience reaction. Tickets for the San Diego engagement, running from May 27 to ...