A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical on Broadway tickets
About A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical
See the Tony-nominated A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical on Broadway and hear the king of jazz’s music like never before. James Monroe Iglehart, hot off his hilarious turn in Spamalot and a Tony Award winner for playing the Genie in Aladdin, portrays the late, great Louis Armstrong in this new bio-musical that traces the trumpeter and singer’s one-of-a-kind life and career. Don’t miss this new musical; get A Wonderful World tickets now.
A Wonderful World in New York follows hit runs in New Orleans and Chicago. Set to the unforgettable music of Louis Armstrong, this Broadway musical honors and shares the life of the jazz musician like never before. Known for his hit covers and original songs including "When You're Smiling" and of course, "What a Wonderful World,” Armstrong (aka Pops and Satchmo) was a pioneering Black jazz musician who transcended musical and racial barriers and won great acclaim for his upbeat and soulful tunes.
Born and raised in New Orleans, Armstrong received numerous awards, including the Grammy Award for Best Male Vocal Performance for Hello, Dolly! in 1965, as well as a posthumous win for the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1972. More recently, he was inducted into the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame in 2017.
“American music wouldn’t be what it is today without Louis Armstrong, and what is Broadway if not American music?" Iglehart said in a statement. "‘Pops’ doesn’t get enough credit for his contribution to our entertainment industry or our country. I feel such a strong connection and an obligation to bring his voice, his music, and his story to the one place where it can be presented in all its glory — Broadway!”
The creative team features book writer Aurin Squire (This Is Us) and co-conceivers Andrew Delaplaine and Christopher Renshaw (The King and I, Taboo), who also directs. Tickets to A Wonderful World are available on New York Theatre Guide.
James T. Lane will play the role of Louis Armstrong at select performances. Please check the calendar for details.
Know before you go
James Monroe plays Louis Armstrong in most performances.
Run time
2hr 30min. Incl. 1 15min intermission.
Venue
Categories
Age
Age 13+.
Start date
October 16th, 2024
End date
February 23rd, 2025
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A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical cast and 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
Venue
Accessibility
No elevator. Limited wheelchair seating in the Orchestra only. Assisted listening and ASL available.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical playing?
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical is playing at Studio 54. The theatre is located at 254 West 54th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue), New York, 10019.
How long is A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical?
The running time of A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical is 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 15min intermission.
How do you book tickets for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical?
Book tickets for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical on New York Theatre Guide.
What's the age recommendation for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical?
The recommended age for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical is Age 13+..
What is A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical about?
Tony-nominated A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical brings the iconic jazz musician’s songs to Broadway. See Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart take on the leading role in this new bio-musical.
What are the songs in A Wonderful World?
The song list for A Wonderful World has yet to be released and finalized, but since this is a bio-musical, the songs will be from Louis Armstrong’s catalog, including "A Wonderful World" and "When You're Smiling."
Who wrote A Wonderful World?
The musical is co-conceived by Christopher Renshaw and Andrew Delaplaine and features a book by Aurin Squire.
Who directed A Wonderful World?
Tony Award nominee Christopher Renshaw (The King and I) directs this new musical.
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