Tower Theatre Foundation
With his powerful presence, from the moment he struts on stage wearing trademark black, gray, and silver sequined jacket, Robert Neary uncannily resembles Neil Diamond at the height of his touring career in the 1990s and 2000s. His wit and mannerisms on stage are spot on, especially when he plays guitar. When he tells the stories and trivia behind some of Neil's most popular songs, his rich baritone gravelly voice can easily be mistaken for Neil's own speaking voice. If you close your eyes and listen to him sing any of the 22 classic Neil Diamond songs with the magnificent band behind him, you will swear you are listening to Neil himself.
As a Broadway, television, and motion picture actor for 40 years, Robert Neary creates a one of a kind, cut above the rest, production. He talks about the songs and tells the stories behind them, using material directly from Neil's interviews and autobiographical books. Neary and the band perform 20 of Neil Diamond’s greatest hits, including “Cherry Cherry”, “I Am, I Said”, “I’m a Believer”, “Solitary Man”, “Holly Holy”, “Coming to America”, “Sweet Caroline” and many more, plus a surprise finale. Born and raised in East Meadow, Long Island, NY, Robert gained immediate success as an actor when he was 20 years old with a guest star role in the television series "Fame", and then opposite Jason Bateman in the film, "Teen Wolf Too."