American IdolwinnerNick Fradianiwill take over the role ofNeil Diamondthis month from the departing Will Swenson inBroadways bio-musicalA Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical, producers Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio announced today.
Fradiani, who won the 2015 edition ofAmerican Idoland last year released his second albumPast My Past, will begin his role inA Beautiful Noiseon Tuesday, October 31 at the Broadhurst Theatre.
As previously reported, Swensons final performance after originating the role a year ago will be on Sunday, Oct. 29.
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Neil Diamonds music was a huge part of my childhood, said Fradiani, who has been the alternate in the role since the shows premiere, adding, I have seen first-hand the love, passion, and excitement the audience has brought to our theater over the past year, and Im so lucky to continue being a part of this beautiful story.
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The cast also features Mark Jacoby as the older Neil Diamond, Robyn Hurder, and Shirine Babb.
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