A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Heads Down Under: Neil Diamond’s Musical to Premiere in Melbourne

When we first brought A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical to Broadway, I knew we were telling a story that would travel. Neil’s music is universal. His life? Even more so.

Now, the next stop on this journey is as far from Broadway as you can get . . . and yet it feels like coming home for Neil.

That’s right — A Beautiful Noise is heading to Melbourne, Australia for its exclusive Australian premiere in August 2026 at The Princess Theatre.

Why Melbourne? Why Now?

If you’ve followed Neil’s career, you know Australia has been one of his most passionate fan bases for nearly half a century. We’re talking seven major concert tours (starting with the Thank You Australia tour in 1976), stadiums packed to the rafters, and a love affair that’s stood the test of time.

And let’s not forget the Hot August Night connection. Recorded in 1972, that live album spent 29 weeks at #1 in Australia and 65 weeks on the chart — making it one of the most iconic records in Aussie music history. So when the chance came to debut A Beautiful Noise here, the answer was obvious: “So good, so good, so good!”

The Story That Resonates Everywhere

Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A Beautiful Noise tells the uplifting, truthful, and (at times) raw story of how a kid from Brooklyn became one of the biggest music icons in history.

It’s not just the hits — though you’ll hear them all (“Sweet Caroline,” “America,” “Forever in Blue Jeans” . . . you’ll be humming for days). It’s about the man behind the music. The struggles. The therapy sessions (yes, really). The moments of doubt. The victories that made millions sing along.

Neil’s Words

In his own letter to audiences, Neil shares:

“Some of my most thrilling nights have been while sharing my music with audiences around the world. A Beautiful Noise has already had an incredible journey on Broadway and is currently touring across the U.S. It’s an incredible honour to see it heading to Melbourne.”

Neil may not be touring anymore, but his music, and his story, are still traveling. And now they’re about to light up an entirely new stage.

Get on the Waitlist

Tickets aren’t on sale yet, but trust me — you’re going to want to be first in line.

Get tickets here.

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