Various Artists

Following a sold-out run at Boston's Colonial Theatre, the biographical A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical is coming to Broadway's Broadhurst Theatre.  The cast recording produced by the legendary Bob Gaudio preserves the performances of Will Swenson and Mark Jacoby as Neil in two different stages of his life, supported by a blazing cast including Robyn Hurder as Neil's second wife Marcia Murphey.  The show (featuring a book by Anthony McCarten, screenwriter of Bohemian Rhapsody and the upcoming I Wanna Dance with Somebody) and album boast all of Diamond's big hits including "Sweet Caroline," "Cracklin' Rosie," "Solitary Man," and "Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show."  The musical begins previews on Braodway November 2 - the same date the album arrives on digital and streaming services - and opens December 4, coinciding with the CD release.