Travis Michael Holder – TicketHoldersLA
The scenes recalling pivotal moments in Neil Diamond’s life rise above the usual musical theatre romanticized fluff versions of actual events; nothing is glamorized in telling the story of a man who, besides fame, fortune, and the admiration of millions, never was able to shake off a lonely childhood and a lifelong struggle with depression and self-worth. Read more…
F. Kathleen Foley – Stage Raw
Singer/songwriter Neil Diamond had an unprecedented run of hits, most of which will be instantly recognizable to individuals of a certain generation. But it takes an occasion like A Beautiful Noise, in town for a three-week run at the Pantages, to remind us of the sheer aggregate of his genius. Read more…