Neil Diamond made a triumphant return to performing over the weekend when he stopped by the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles to watch the musical based on his incredible life.

The 84-year-old was joined by his wife Katie McNeil as they sat in the audience watching A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, starring Nick Fradiani as the crooner himself.

During a rendition of "Sweet Caroline", Nick introduced Neil to the crowd, encouraging him to sing along with the audience to the smash-hit track. Neil took the microphone and led the crowd in song, bringing tears to his wife's eyes.

Fans took to social media to share their joy at seeing the living legend receive so much love, with one writing, "Neil is always giving back to his fans! Love this man!" while another added, "The way this man is so loved."

"Wow. Chills up and down my spine," shared another fan, while a fourth wrote, "A moment I'll never forget."

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Nick later shared how meaningful Neil's appearance was in a touching tribute to the singer, who has been living with Parkinson's disease for over a decade.

"I built up this day in my head for over two years. The day where Neil Diamond himself would see this show," he wrote on Instagram. "It sounds cliché, but I don't have the exact words to describe how it felt portraying a music icon as he sat and watched from an audience. But mostly I felt honored and fulfilled."