Louis Armstrong
Date of Death: July 06, 1971 (69)
Birth Place: New Orleans, LA, USA
Latest News on Louis Armstrong:
Queens Public Library to Present Variety Show with DeWitt Fleming Jr., Jennifer Harney-Fleming, & More (Nov 23, 2024)
The Queen Mary To Host 12 Days of Christmas, New Year's Eve Celebrations, And More This Winter (Nov 22, 2024)
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 11/17/24 - WICKED, SUNSET BLVD. & More Top the List (Nov 19, 2024)
Queens Public Library to Present Variety Show with DeWitt Fleming Jr., Jennifer Harney-Fleming, & More (Nov 23, 2024)
The Queen Mary To Host 12 Days of Christmas, New Year's Eve Celebrations, And More This Winter (Nov 22, 2024)
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 11/17/24 - WICKED, SUNSET BLVD. & More Top the List (Nov 19, 2024)
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Video: James Monroe Iglehart on A WONDERFUL WORLD- 'You Don't Know Louis'
by Joey Mervis - Jun 28, 2024
Video: Vanessa Williams & Norm Lewis Talk Representation on Broadway With Black Theatre United on the TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - Oct 20, 2023
Photos & Video: First Look at James Monroe Iglehart & More in A WONDERFUL WORLD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 5, 2023
VIDEO: Go Inside Rehearsals for LADY DAY at Philadelphia Theatre Company
by Alan Henry - Mar 14, 2023
Photos & Video: First Look at MY BROTHER LANGSTON World Premiere at Black Ensemble Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 30, 2022
VIDEO: Because it's June! Watch Leslie Uggams' Iconic Performance of 'June is Bustin' Out All Over'
by Alan Henry - Jun 1, 2022
VIDEO: Watch Neil Patrick Harris, Sara Bareilles & More in Rehearsals for INTO THE WOODS
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 27, 2022
VIDEO: 'Put On Your Sunday Clothes' From HELLO, DOLLY! Featured in New Google Ad
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2021
BWW Exclusive: Minnie Mouse Teaches Leslie Uggams' Nana Beaver to Tap Dance on MINNIE'S BOW-TOONS!
by Sarah Leiber - Jun 18, 2021
VIDEO: Daniel J Watts Performs 'Fish Heads' as Part of ARMSTRONG NOW Initiative
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2020
VIDEO: Because it's June! Watch Leslie Uggams' Iconic Performance of 'June is Bustin' Out All Over'
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2020
Exclusive Photos/Video: Final Preview of A WONDERFUL WORLD; Opening Night Cancelled at the Colony Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2020
News
Queens Public Library to Present Variety Show with DeWitt Fleming Jr., Jennifer Harney-Fleming, & More
The Queens Public Library will present Culture Connection: Holiday Variety Show Extravaganza, featuring Charles Duke Music Director, this December. Learn more about the performance here!
The Queens Public Library will present Culture Connection: Holiday Variety Show Extravaganza, featuring Charles Duke Music Director, this December. Learn more about the performance here!
The Queen Mary To Host 12 Days of Christmas, New Year's Eve Celebrations, And More This Winter
The Queen Mary invites guests to celebrate the winter season with a lineup of events and experiences to close out 2024 in style.
The Queen Mary invites guests to celebrate the winter season with a lineup of events and experiences to close out 2024 in style.
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 11/17/24 - WICKED, SUNSET BLVD. & More Top the List
Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 11/17/2024.
Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 11/17/2024.
Broadway Buying Guide: November 18, 2024- MAYBE HAPPY ENDING Arrives on Broadway
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 18, 2024.
Looking for the best deals on Broadway shows? Welcome to our new weekly guide to the most popular shows listed on BroadwayWorld. Check out which shows are selling this week, November 18, 2024.
Sutton Foster, Joshua Bell, Chris Distefano, and More On Sale At Staller Center For The Arts
Explore the new season lineup at Staller Center for the Arts, featuring a diverse array of performances and events. Discover what's in store and plan your visit to this cultural hub.
Explore the new season lineup at Staller Center for the Arts, featuring a diverse array of performances and events. Discover what's in store and plan your visit to this cultural hub.
Jukebox Musicals- A Complete Guide
Jukebox musicals are a popular genre of musical theater that use pre-existing songs to tell a story. They generally fall into several distinct types, each with a different approach to music and narrative. Here’s a breakdown of the main types:
Jukebox musicals are a popular genre of musical theater that use pre-existing songs to tell a story. They generally fall into several distinct types, each with a different approach to music and narrative. Here’s a breakdown of the main types:
Video: Inside Opening Night of A WONDERFUL WORLD
A Wonderful World, the new musical that tells his story, just celebrated its opening night earlier this week and BroadwayWorld was there! Watch in this video as the cast and creative team come out to celebrate the big night.
A Wonderful World, the new musical that tells his story, just celebrated its opening night earlier this week and BroadwayWorld was there! Watch in this video as the cast and creative team come out to celebrate the big night.
Video: James Monroe Iglehart Performs 'A Wonderful World' on THE VIEW
James Monroe Iglehart, star of A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, visited The View on Wednesday in honor of Whoopi Goldberg's birthday. On the show, he talked about playing the role of the legendary musician before serenading Goldberg. Watch the video now!
James Monroe Iglehart, star of A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, visited The View on Wednesday in honor of Whoopi Goldberg's birthday. On the show, he talked about playing the role of the legendary musician before serenading Goldberg. Watch the video now!
A WONDERFUL WORLD Star James Monroe Iglehart Joins THE VIEW Tomorrow
Tony-award winner James Monroe Iglehart and current star of A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical will appear on The View on Wednesday, November 13. While on the show, the performer will take part in celebrations for The View host Whoopi Goldberg's birthday.
Tony-award winner James Monroe Iglehart and current star of A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical will appear on The View on Wednesday, November 13. While on the show, the performer will take part in celebrations for The View host Whoopi Goldberg's birthday.
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 11/10/24
Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 11/10/2024.
Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 11/10/2024.
Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Cast on the Opening Night Red Carpet
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical is officially open on Broadway at Studio 54. A Wonderful World stars Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart as Louis Armstrong. See photos of the cast on the red carpet at opening night here!
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical is officially open on Broadway at Studio 54. A Wonderful World stars Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart as Louis Armstrong. See photos of the cast on the red carpet at opening night here!
Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Cast Takes Opening Night Bows on Broadway
Check out photos of the cast of A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical taking their opening night bows on Broadway! Learn more about James Monroe Iglehart and the cast and learn how to purchase tickets.
Check out photos of the cast of A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical taking their opening night bows on Broadway! Learn more about James Monroe Iglehart and the cast and learn how to purchase tickets.
OTHELLO Starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal Finds Full Cast
The complete cast has been announced for Shakespeare's Othello, starring Tony Award winner and two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington and Tony Award nominee and Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal.
The complete cast has been announced for Shakespeare's Othello, starring Tony Award winner and two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington and Tony Award nominee and Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal.
Review Roundup: A WONDERFUL WORLD Opens On Broadway
Tony Award-winning actor James Monroe Iglehart steps into the shoes of the one and only Louis Armstrong in the new Broadway musical, A Wonderful World, opening tonight! The reviews are rolling in! See what critics thought Broadway's newest biomusical!
Tony Award-winning actor James Monroe Iglehart steps into the shoes of the one and only Louis Armstrong in the new Broadway musical, A Wonderful World, opening tonight! The reviews are rolling in! See what critics thought Broadway's newest biomusical!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld November 12, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 12, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is November 12, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photos/Video: A WONDERFUL WORLD Starring James Monroe Iglehart as Louis Armstrong
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical has released production video and additional photos of Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart and company. The production opens Monday, November 11 at Studio 54. Check out the photos and video here!
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical has released production video and additional photos of Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart and company. The production opens Monday, November 11 at Studio 54. Check out the photos and video here!
Davell Crawford Will Perform at the 13th Annual TD James Moody Jazz Festival
Davell Crawford and his quartet will return to the TD James Moody Jazz Festival to perform “Davell Crawford: a Musical Journey from New Orleans to Newark at Newark Symphony Hall.
Davell Crawford and his quartet will return to the TD James Moody Jazz Festival to perform “Davell Crawford: a Musical Journey from New Orleans to Newark at Newark Symphony Hall.
Broadway Jukebox: Broadway Meets Jazz
in just days, A Wonderful World will open on Broadway at. Studio 54. We're celebrating the occasion with a playlist of just a few of our favorite Broadway showtunes turned jazz standards.
in just days, A Wonderful World will open on Broadway at. Studio 54. We're celebrating the occasion with a playlist of just a few of our favorite Broadway showtunes turned jazz standards.
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 11/3/24 - WICKED, MJ & More Top the List
Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 11/3/2024.
Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 11/3/2024.
See What's Coming Up At Birdland November 4th - November 17th
Performers appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Django Reinhardt NY Festival All-Stars with special guests Bruce Harris, Helio Alves, Tatiana Eva-Marie, Ute Lemper and Lucy Yeghiazaryan, The Hot Sardines and Rachel Therrien: Latin Jazz Project.
Performers appearing at Birdland Jazz Club include Django Reinhardt NY Festival All-Stars with special guests Bruce Harris, Helio Alves, Tatiana Eva-Marie, Ute Lemper and Lucy Yeghiazaryan, The Hot Sardines and Rachel Therrien: Latin Jazz Project.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Louis Armstrong been in?
Louis Armstrong has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Louis Armstrong been in?
Louis Armstrong has not appeared in the West End
How many shows has Louis Armstrong written?
Louis Armstrong has written 1 shows including A Wonderful World (Music).
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