NYC Broadway Musical
And I think to myself… See James Monroe Iglehart bring Armstrong’s story to Broadway
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical
About A Wonderful World
Start Date: October 16, 2024 - Get A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical tickets and hear Pops’ music like never before. An unmissable ode to the life of a legendary, genre-defying musician, A Wonderful World features iconic numbers from Armstrong’s catalog and a critically acclaimed performance from Broadway royalty James Monroe Iglehart (Spamalot, Tony Award winner for Aladdin), who is “phenomenal, dynamic, and vivacious” as the Grammy Award-winning artist, raves the Chicago Sun-Times.
Experience songs like "A Wonderful World," "When You’re Smiling," and more at A Wonderful World in New York, directed by Tony Award® nominee Christopher Renshaw. This bio-musical offers an intimate look at Armstrong’s roots in the New Orleans jazz scene, internationally beloved career, and marriages woven into a rousing lineup of his most beloved hits. Armstrong’s career spanned 50 years, and even 50 years after his death, his legacy and talent live on through this unforgettable story.
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Run time
2hr 30min. one intermission.
Theatre
Studio 54
254 West 54 street, New York, NY, 10019
Categories
Musicals, History, Stars on stage, Broadway, Biography
Age
Ages 5+. Children under 4 years old will not be admitted.
Important information
The use of cameras, cell phones, & other recording devices is strictly prohibited by law, except when used for accessibility services. No weapons permitted on the premises. No outside food or beverages, electric scooters, e-bikes, or battery-powered transportation devices, except when medically necessary. All items are subject to inspection & must fit on your lap or completely under your seat without blocking any aisles.
The role of Louis Armstrong will be played by James T. Lane at the following performances:
10/20 2pm, 10/20 7:30pm, 10/27 2pm, 10/27 7:30pm, 11/3 2pm, 11/3 7:30pm, 11/3 8pm, 11/6 8pm, 11/13 7pm, 11/14 2pm, 11/20 7pm, 11/21 2pm, 11/26 7pm, 11/29 7pm, 12/4 7pm, 12/5 2pm, 12/11 7pm, 12/12 2pm, 12/18 7pm, 12/19 2pm, 12/23 7pm, 12/26 2pm, 12/30 7pm, 1/2 2pm, 1/8 7pm, 1/9 2pm, 1/15 7pm, 1/16 2pm, 1/21 7pm, 1/22 7pm, 1/29 7pm, 1/30 2pm, 2/5 7pm, 2/6 2pm, 2/12 7pm, 2/13 2pm, 2/19 7pm, 2/20 2pm, 2/26 7pm, 2/27 2pm, 3/5 7pm, 3/6 2pm, 3/12 7pm, 3/13 2pm, 3/19 7pm, 3/20 2pm, 3/26 7pm, 3/27 2pm, 4/2 7pm, 4/3 2pm, 4/9 7pm, 4/10 2pm, 4/16 7pm, 4/17 2pm, 4/23 7pm, 4/24 2pm, 4/30 7pm, 5/1 2pm, 5/7 7pm, 5/8 2pm, 5/14 7pm, 5/15 2pm
The Stars on Stage
James Monroe Iglehart
Cast & Creative Team
By: Aurin Squire, co-conceived by Christopher Renshaw and Andrew Delaplaine
Songs by: Louis Armstrong
Director: Christopher Renshaw with James Monroe Iglehart and Christina Sajous
Choreography: Rickey Tripp; tap choreography by DeWitt Fleming Jr.
Cast list: James Monroe Iglehart (as Louis Armstrong), Darlesia Cearcy (as Lucille Wilson), Dionne Figgins (as Daisy Parker), Kim Exum (as Alpha Smith), Jennie Harney-Fleming (as Lil Hardin), DeWitt Fleming, Jr. (as Lincoln Perry), Jason Forbach (as Crooner and others), Gavin Gregory (as King Joe Oliver), Jimmy Smagula (as Joe Glaser), James T. Lane (as Louis Armstrong alternate), Trista Dollison (as standby for Daisy Parker/Lil Hardin/Alpha Smith/Lucille Wilson)
Sets: Adam Koch and Stephen Royal
Costumes: Toni-Leslie James
Lighting: Cory Pattak
Sound: Kai Harada
Other info: Video design by Adam Koch and Stephen Royal; wig and hair design by Matthew Armentrout; makeup design by Kali Taylor; prop design by Lilian Sun; arrangements and orchestrations by Branford Marsalis; music supervision, vocal and incidental arrangements, and additional orchestrations by Daryl Waters; dance music arrangements by Zane Mark; music direction by Darryl G. Ivey; music contracting by David Lai; fight direction by Lee Soroko; dialect coaching by Jerome Butler; dramaturgy by Faye Price
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