(Grant Bell)After several sell-out seasons at The Heritage Theatre and many requests to bring it back, Gary McKenzie is re-staging this vibrant musical tribute to Neil Diamond – as a taster before the performer brings his world tour to Durban.
Neil Leslie Diamond was born in Brooklyn 1941 to a poor Jewish family. In 1966 he wrote a song which rocketed to No.1 on the billboards, staying there longer than any other song that year.
The song was I’m a Believer and the artists were The Monkeys. Instantly, this young Jewish boy had established himself as a major recording artist. Now, with over 40 albums to his name and over 110 million record sales worldwide, at the age of 66 he is still the third biggest seller of live concert tickets – only beaten by The Eagles and U2.
The tribute, which stars Grant Bell and Barry Thomson, features many of his hit records such as Sweet Caroline, Brother Love’s Travelling Salvation Show, Porcupine Pie, Red Red Wine, I Am I Said, Cracklin' Rosie, Holly Holy, as well as others he wrote for movies including Hello Again, Love on The Rocks, Heartlight and Song Sung Blue.
In 1984 at the age of 43, Neil Diamond was inducted into the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame. He has appeared on the cover of Time Magazine, entertained the US president at the White House and waltzed with the late Princess Diana.
For some 35 years, Neil Diamond has been the people's singer. From his early days as a Brill Building songwriter-for-hire, to his still-yearly presence in arenas all over the US, Diamond has shared his brand of catchy, hard to classify pop songs with the masses. It's not unusual to see two or more generations of family attending his shows together.
There are special low-price previews from February 1 to 3 at R150 for meal and show. Tickets R190 Wednesdays to Saturdays at 19h00 (R165 Tuesday at 19h00 and Sunday at 12h30) include a two-course meal. For more information or to book call 031 765 4197 or go to www.heritagetheatre.co.za
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