Diamond released his single “Song Sung Blue” in 1972, and it hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Diamond is known for such other notable hits as “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “Longfellow Serenade” and “Sweet Caroline.”

Craig Brewer directs the Oscar-nominated duo as they tackle Midwest accents and belt out iconic hits in the musical movie inspired by a true story.

Others are St. Elizabeth University, which played Northwest Catholic School in Milwaukee; Crossroads in Garwood, for scenes at Good Time Charlie’s in Clintonville, Wisconsin; and the Wayne Elks Lodge, standing in for a casino in Shawano, Wisconsin as well as the Milwaukee Community Center.