Producers Paul Dainty and TEG Dainty, Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio have announced the stellar Australian cast of the smash-hit musical A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, which makes its Australian premiere exclusively in Melbourne in August 2026.
The Australian cast will join previously announced Broadway star Will Swenson in the titular role Neil Diamond – Then, bringing his acclaimed, award-winning performance to Australia for the very first time.
Joining Swenson is an exceptional company of Australian talent, featuring principal cast members Terence Crawford (Neil Diamond – Now), Ashleigh Rubenach (Marcia Murphey), Monica Sayers (Doctor), Alana Tranter (Jaye Posner), Tim Wright (Fred Weintraub / Tommy O’Rourke), Hannah Fredericksen (Ellie Greenwich / Rose Diamond), with Rob Mallett (Standby Neil Diamond – Then), and Mark Owen Taylor (Standby Neil Diamond – Now, Fred Weintraub / Tommy O’Rourke, Bert Berns / Kieve Diamond).
Rounding out the company as “The Beautiful Noise” ensemble are Katrina Bickerton, Cameron Davey, Paul Leandre Escorrido, Matt Hourigan, Alana Iannace, Jerome Javier (Swing) Joshua Kobeck, Etuate Lutui (Shilo soloist), Anna Mallows (Swing), Jordan Malone, James Maxfield (Swing), Isabella Roberts, Sophie Tzioumis, Emma Wilby (Swing), and Erica Wild (Swing).
Producer Paul Dainty AO said,
“The audition process for A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical was extraordinary. Together with members of the international creative team we saw an incredible calibre of performers from across Australia, and the depth of talent on display made this one of the most exciting casting journeys we’ve been part of. We’re immensely proud of the stellar Australian cast we’ve assembled — artists who bring not only exceptional vocal power, but heart, authenticity and a real connection to Neil Diamond’s music. Audiences are in for something truly special.”
Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Steve Dimopoulos said,
“Victoria is the nation’s cultural capital and welcoming this musical is yet another example of how we’re bringing the world’s biggest productions to Melbourne – creating jobs, boosting tourism and giving audiences unforgettable experiences. This fantastic cast will make for a blockbuster musical experience for fans, giving people another great reason to plan a trip to Melbourne and experience everything the city has to offer.”
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chartbusting, show-stopping American rock icon.
With 140 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like Cracklin’ Rosie, 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 the world.
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical is directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer (Chess, 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 design team for A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical 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, Wig and Make Up 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.
Neil Diamond’s connection with Australia spans nearly half a century of music and memories. He has toured here seven times with promoter Paul Dainty AO, from the landmark Thank You Australia tour in 1976 through to 2015, with his music resonating deeply with audiences. His iconic 1972 live album Hot August Night spent 29 weeks at number one and 65 weeks on the chart, making it the third-longest-charting album of its era in Australian music history.
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical will make its Australian premiere exclusively in Melbourne in August 2026 at The Princess Theatre. Due to overwhelming demand, the season has been extended by two weeks and is now playing through to Sunday 11 October 2026, with previews commencing on Wednesday 5 August.
More information and tickets via theneildiamondmusical.com.au
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