‘american idol’ winner nick fradiani joins broadway’s ‘a beautiful noise’ as neil diamond

_American Idol_ winner Nick Fradiani will take over the role of Neil Diamond this month from the departing Will Swenson in Broadway‘s bio-musical _A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond

Musical_, producers Ken Davenport and Bob Gaudio announced today. Fradiani, who won the 2015 edition of _American Idol _and last year released his second album _Past My Past_, will begin his

role in _A Beautiful Noise_ on Tuesday, October 31 at the Broadhurst Theatre. As previously reported, Swenson’s final performance after originating the role a year ago will be on Sunday,

Oct. 29. “Neil Diamond’s music was a huge part of my childhood,” said Fradiani, who has been the alternate in the role since the show’s premiere, adding, “I have seen first-hand the love,

passion, and excitement the audience has brought to our theater over the past year, and I’m so lucky to continue being a part of this beautiful story.” WATCH ON DEADLINE The cast also

features Mark Jacoby as the older Neil Diamond, Robyn Hurder, and Shirine Babb.