Those going to A Beautiful Noise want to be entertained and entertained they will be.
Biographical musicals, by now, have a pretty unbreakable formula.
At worst, you’re left with something that can easily feel likeWikipedia: The Musical.
Will Swenson as ‘Neil Diamond' in ‘A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical’.Julieta Cervantes
1 single for the Monkees the musical numbers are so cheerful, they’re guaranteed to uplift.
But in the end, coming to terms with my life and accepting it has somehow come full circle.
I feel fortunate and full of gratitude for all the people in my life.
Robyn Hurder as Marcia Murphey and Will Swenson as Neil Diamond in ‘A Beautiful Noise’.Julieta Cervantes
A better songwriter."
Take the women in Diamond’s life, for example.
This is a musical, after all, and one with a lot of ground to cover.
Mark Jacoby as Neil Diamond in ‘A Beautiful Noise’.Julieta Cervantes
But take the final, pivotal book scene in the show as proof of whatA Beautiful Noisecould be.
All this to say, this critic doubts audiences will notice those failings, or even care.
Those going toA Beautiful Noisewant to be entertained and entertained they will be.
I Said" (and the predictable curtain call singalong of “Sweet Caroline”).
It’s just too bad it leaves you wanting more.B
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