 James Monroe Iglehart - Louis Armstrong
James Monroe Iglehart is a multi award winning actor of stage and screen. James is set to star as Louis Armstrong in a new Broadway-bound musical based on the life and loves of Louis Armstrong called A Wonderful World, premiering in New Orleans and Chicago this fall. Most recently, James played King Arthur in Spamalot at the Kennedy Center. You may have seen James on Broadway in such shows as Hamilton in the dual roles of Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson, Chicago as Billy Flynn, and the Broadway hit Freestyle Love Supreme. James is perhaps best known for his Tony Award winning performance as Genie in Aladdin on Broadway. He has also been seen on tv/film in shows like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (recurring), Maniac (recurring), Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (recurring), Gotham, Law & Order: SVU, Sesame Street, At Home with Amy Sedaris, Girls5Eva, & the feature film DisEnchanted. James made his sold-out solo concert debut at 54 Below, and was brought back for a sold-out return engagement shortly thereafter. James has performed at Carnegie Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, & numerous concert venues across the country. He has had the pleasure to lend his voice to many animated characters including Lance Strongbow in Disney’s Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventures and Taurus Bulba in Disney‘s DuckTales, Vampirina, Elena Of Avalor, Helluva Boss, Blue's Clues, Sesame Street and Disney Jr. and Disney Channels Super Kitties & Kiff. He is a self proclaimed animation, comic book & pro wrestling nerd. James has also written three comic book stories for Marvel Comics and is one of the co-hosts of the Marvel Comic podcast “This Week In Marvel” on SirusXM and wherever you listen to podcasts. When he’s not on stage he’s usually watching Pro Wrestling or Disney + while just chilling out with his wife of over 20 years Dawn. |
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Darlesia Cearcy - Lucille WilsonDarlesia {Dar.lee.see.ah.} recently appeared on Broadway as Johanna in How to Dance in Ohio. Broadway: Erzulie in the Tony Award-winning revival of Once on This Island, Nettie in The Color Purple, Lottie Gee in Shuffle ALong..., The Goodbye Girl, Sarah in Ragtime (Helen Hayes nomination), Diana in Next to Normal at Westport Country Playhouse (CCC nominee), and Nina Simone: Four Women at Berkshire TG (BTG Award). TV: "The Watcher," "High Fidelity," "FBI," "House of Cards." www.urvisionhousse.com |
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Dionne Figgins - Daisy ParkerDionne Figgins has danced professionally with Dance Theatre of Harlem and Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Most notably, she has appeared in the original Broadway companies of Memphis and Motown the Musical. Of her many regional and Off-Broadway appearances, her work in Smokey Joe's Cafe garnered her an Ovation Award nomination and Chita Rivera Award nomination. In 2012 she co-founded the non-profit organization Broadway Serves and in 2021, she was appointed the Artistic Director of Ballet Tech. |
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Kim Exum - Alpha SmithKim Exum was last seen on Broadway in The Book of Mormon as the longest-tenured Nabalungi. Recent credits include national commercials for Crest, a 1Password commercial no one saw where I play Deadpool's assistant, The Book of Mormon (Jumamosi Tour), Betty Boop's Day Off (Betty Boop), some V.O. work, and Jolie, a beautiful short shot in BK. Many thanks to God, mom, dad, my village, my group chats, and my beautiful family: Eric & Ezzie. |
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 Jennie Harney-Fleming - Lil Hardin
Broadway: Hamilton (Angelica Schuyler), The Color Purple (Nettie). Off-Broadway: Pearl (Pearl Bailey; AUDELCO nominee, Best Actress). National tour: Hamilton (Universal Schuyler Sister) Motown The Musical. Film: Silent Night in the City, The Oz Project. VO: Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, Opal Watson Private Eye. Jennie is thrilled to be a part of this incredible production and portray Lil Hardin-Armstrong, one of the co-founders of Jazz. A woman often "...tucked away in the footnotes of jazz history" (James L. Dickerson). Grateful to God, Mom, Dad, my wonderful husband, DeWitt, and my two beautiful girls, Ella & Olivia. |
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Trista Dollison - PerformerBroadway: Oklahoma!, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory (Violet), A Bronx Tale (Frieda), and Disney's The Lion King, NY/Regional: Avenue Q, My Very Own British Invasion (World Premiere), Sister Act (Deloris), Faust (City Center), Dreamgirls (Lorrell). Special thanks to my family, friends, & DGRW!! Always for Clarence & Aria. Grateful. @TRISTADOLL |
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 DeWitt Fleming, Jr. - Lincoln Perry
Off-Broadway: NY City Center's The Tap Dance Kid (Daddy Bates), MCC's The Lonely Few (u/s Paul), Pearl (Bill Bailey) Ductman (Clay), Orphan Train (Conductor). Regional: The Last of the Red Hot Mamas (Bojangles), After Midnight, The Scottsboro Boys (Ozie/Ruby), Jelly's Last Jam (Jelly), Jesus Christ Superstar (Simon). National Tours: Riverdance (Lead Tapper, Baritone Soloist). TV/Film: "Boardwalk Empire," "Limitless," "How to be Single." DeWitt is a Capezio athlete and owner of DeW It Right Tap mics. Instagram: @dewittflemingjr www.dewittflemingjr.com |
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Jason Forbach - Crooner & OthersBroadway: Into the Woods, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables. National Tour/Special Engagement: The Secret Garden, Phantom!, Les Miserables, Into the Woods. Off-Broadway: The Music Teacher. Regional: Shakespeare Theater Company, Pennsylvania Shakespeare, Paper Mill Playhouse, 5th Avenue, to name a few. TV: "FBI: Most Wanted," "Law & Order: SVU" Instagram: @jasonforbach |
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Gavin Gregory - King Joe OliverGavin Gregory is excited and honored to bring this role to life, displaying one of the forefathers of Jazz! To my eldest brother Ricky, thanks for putting a trumpet in my hands. Family, friends, FSE, Nellie & Willie, I am your wildest dream! Broadway: The Gershwins' Porgy & Bess; The Color Purple. Tours: The Color Purple (revival); Kinky Boots; The Lion King. Regional: A Wonderful World; The Color Purple; The Whipping Man; Ragtime; Violet. TV: DMZ, Games People Play, Law & Order: SVU, Madam Secretary. |
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Jimmy Smagula - Joe GlaserJimmy Smagula was most recently seen in Boradway's Spamalot as Sir Bedevere and on CBS' "Blue Bloods" final season. He recurred on Showtime's "Black Monday" opposite Paul Scheer & Regina Hall as well as on HBO Max's "Doom Patrol." Upcoming for him are a role in Todd Phillips' highly anticipated sequel, Joker 2: Folie A Deux opposite Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, the independent feature Almost Popular, and Nonnas opposite Vince Vaughn. He played publisher John Woodburn opposite Nicholas Hoult in Rebel in the Rye, written and directed by Danny Strong, and was cast as a recurring guest star in the pilot "Erase," created by Alexander Cary ("Homeland") and Dennis Leary. Other television includes the FX short form series "Cake;" "Oh Jerome No," opposite Emmy Award nominee Mamoudou Athie, directed and written by Alex Karpovsky; "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," opposite Andy Samberg; "Better Things" alongside Pamela Adlon; Comedy Central's "Corporate;" "Grey's Anatomy," opposite Ellen Pompeo and Sara Ramirez; "Bones," "Parks And Rec," opposite Aubrey Plaza and Chris Pratt; and season six of "Community," opposite Gillian Jacobs. He is remembered for his role as "Sal Iaccuzo' on "The Sopranos." Jimmy Smagula is repped by Lasher Group and Nicolosi & Co. |
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 James T. Lane - Louis Armstrong
Philadelphia/West End: The Scottsboro Boys, A Chorus line. Broadway: Chicago (Billy Flynn, Amos Hart), Kiss Me, Kate (Paul), King Kong, The Scottsboro Boys, A Chorus Line (Richie Walters). Tours: Ain't Too Proud (Paul Williams), Jersey Boys, Cinderella, Fame, Regional: The Muny, Drury Lane, Broadway at Music Circus, Virginia Stage Company. Off-Broadway: Triple Threat (AUDELCO Award winner). Mr. Lane teaches music theatre dance wherever anyone will let him! Instagram: @jamestlane jamestlane.com |
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Brandon L. Armstrong - EnsembleBrandon L. Armstrong is thrilled to be joining the cast of A Wonderful World. He was most recently seen playing Hercules Mulligan/James Madison in the National Tour of Hamilton. He is also one-half of the recording duo Public Youth (with their new singles streaming on all platforms now). |
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Willie Clyde Beaton II - EnsembleBroadway debut! Regional: Goodspeed (42nd Street), Walnut Street Theatre (Beautiful), Bucks County Playhouse (Last of the Red Hot Mamas), MSMT (Joseph...). Other: Holland America Line (Cantare). B.M. from Manhattan School of Music. Love to my family, friends, and teachers who have supported me on this journey. |
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Ronnie S. Bowman, Jr. - EnsembleBroadway: Original revival cast of The Music Man and The Who's Tommy! Tours: Anastasia (1st National), A Chorus Line. Select Credits: Summer Stock understudying Corbin Bleu (Goodspeed), A Wonderful World (Saenger Theater/Cadillac Theater). Television/Film: I (Hallmark), Rustin (Netflix), "The Tony Awards," "GMA," "The Tonight Show." Love you forever, Dad. Proverbs 3:5-6. IG: @ronniesbowmanjr |
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Eean S. Cochran - EnsembleGrateful to be back with the AWW family to share this beautiful story! Recent: Hamilton (Broadway), A Wonderful World (Pre-Broadway), The Harder They Come (Public Theater). Tours: Hamilton (Peggy & Philip Co.) Mamma Mia!, Bring It On, Dreamgirls. Love an Gratitude to my Family, CESD, and Creatives <3 @eeeeeanc |
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Kate Louissaint - EnsembleKate Louissaint is a native New Yorker, and excited to make her Broadway debut in A Wonderful World! University of Michigan Class of MT24. Regional: Beautiful (Broadway Sacramento). She is here thanks to overwhelming support from her Mom and Dad, community, mentors, and God. Instagram: katellouissaint |
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Matt Magnusson - EnsembleBroadway debut! Off-Broadway: Hound Dog (Ars Nova) Regional: Jersey Boys, Mr. Holland's Opus, Grease, Floyd Collins, Spring Awakening, American Idiot. TV: "Law & Order: SVU," "FBI," "The Rookie: Feds." Film: Hall Pass Nightmare (Lifetime), Secret Lives of College Escorts (Lifetime), Nightingale (Amazon Prime), Dirty Sexy Saint (Passionflix). Band: @BigSurBoundOfficial |
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Jodeci Milhouse - EnsembleBroadway debut! Performing/Recording Artist, Songwriter and DMV native! Credits: Pal Joey (NY City Center), The Tap Dance Kid (NY City Center), After Midnight (Signature Theatre), Dreamgirls (Baltimore Center Stage), and "SNL." Special thanks, love and gratitude to my dearest family and friends, CTG team, and the entire AWW family! @jodecimilhouse |
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Alysha Morgan - EnsembleZetus Lapetus! Broadway Debut! Virginia Commonwealth University graduate. Off-Broadway: The Harder They Come (Public Theater). Regional: A Wonderful World (Dance Captain), Chess (Muny). Tours After Midnight (Dance Captain), Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, A Wonderful World (Dance Captain). Commercials: "ShoeDazzle" & "JustFab" Mama, we did it! Lucille, thank you! LaRece, this is for you. Provers 3:6. @TheAlyshaMorgan |
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Khadijah Rolle - EnsembleMiami native and University of the Arts graduate credits her gifts to Jesus Christ! Notable roles: Deloris (Sister Act), Felicia (Memphis), Dorothy (The Wiz), Nettie (The Color Purple). Awards: BroadwayWorld Best Actress. Founder of VMTA Studio, coaching South Florida's young artists. Thank you to my amazing family! IG: @_iamkhadijahrolle FB: Khadijah Rolle. |
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Tally Sessions - EnsembleRecent: Henry 6 (Old Globe). Broadway: Company, Anastasia, War Paint, starring Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole, Falsettos, Cirque du Soleil's Paramour, School of Rock, Big Fish, The House of Blue Leaves. Off-Broadway: The Gardens of Anuncia (LCT), Giant (The Public Theatre), Queen of the Mist (Transport Group), Yank! (York Theatre), Anyone Can Whistle (Encores!). Favorite regional credits: Alec in Michael John LaChiusa's Rain (world premiere, The Old Globe), Jim Hardy in Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn (world premiere, Goodspeed Opera House), Billy Bigelow in Carousel (Helen Hayes Award nominee, Olney Theatre Center) and Luther Billis in South Pacific (Paper Mill Playhouse and the St. Louis Muny). TV: "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," "Falling Water" (USA), "Elementary" (CBS). Proud graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is a two-time recipient of Florida's Carbonell Award, and a recipient of Denver's Henry Award. He is a two-time Helen Hayes Award nominee, and has been nominated for the Connecticut Critics Circle Award and New England's IRNE Award. |
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Brett Sturgis - EnsembleBronx Native! Film/TV: In the Heights, "Nissan," "Herskey's," "Godfather Of Harlem," "American Horror Story," "The Equalizer." Theater/Vocal: On Your Feet! (Broadway), Aida (Holland), Sweet Charity (National Tour), Fuerza Bruta, Jay Cole, Andrea Martin, Kanye. Dance/Choreography: Madonna, Chris Brown, Gloria Estefan, Kylie Minogue, "Tony Awards," "Macy's Parade." |
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Renell Taylor - EnsembleRenell Taylor, a New Orleans native, is making his Broadway debut. Off-Broadway: Jelly's Last Jam (Ensemble/Young Jelly u/s). Regional: Bye Bye Birdie (Kennedy Center), Anything Goes (PCLO), White Christmas (Bucks County). Renell thanks his family, friends, mentors, the team at HCKR, and the man upstairs. Elon MT 2023! @renellt21 |
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Meridien Terrell - EnsembleBroadway Debut! National Tours: Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. Regional: The Muny (Disney's Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid), The Lex (Chicago), New Bedford Festival Theatre (White Christmas). Marymount Manhattan College MT '21. To Mom, Dad, Ariane, and her heavenly grandparents for their endless love and support! |
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 Dori Waymer - Ensemble
Broadway debut! She received her BFA from Florida State University, and was recently in Bye Bye Birdie (Kennedy Center) and A Wonderful World (Cadillac Palace Theatre). Favorite regional credits: The Color Purple, Beautiful, Hello Dolly!, All Shook Up. Love to my family and village. Special thanks to mommy and daddy! @doriwaymer |
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 Wesley J. Barnes - Ensemble
Broadway Debut! LA native-CUI Alum. Tours: Mean Girls (1st National), Jesus Christ Superstar (50th Anniversary). Select Regional: The Preacher's Wife, Kinky Boots, In the Heights, Choir Boy, Sophisticated Ladies, The Tap Dance Kid, Newsies, Godspell, The Scottsboro Boys, Hairspray. God is Faithful! Thanking you! <3 Jer 29:11 wesleyjbarnes.com |
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James Monroe Iglehart - Louis Armstrong
Darlesia Cearcy - Lucille Wilson
Dionne Figgins - Daisy Parker
Kim Exum - Alpha Smith
Jennie Harney-Fleming - Lil Hardin
Trista Dollison - Performer
DeWitt Fleming, Jr. - Lincoln Perry
Jason Forbach - Crooner & Others
Gavin Gregory - King Joe Oliver
Jimmy Smagula - Joe Glaser
James T. Lane - Louis Armstrong
Brandon L. Armstrong - Ensemble
Willie Clyde Beaton II - Ensemble
Ronnie S. Bowman, Jr. - Ensemble
Eean S. Cochran - Ensemble
Kate Louissaint - Ensemble
Matt Magnusson - Ensemble
Jodeci Milhouse - Ensemble
Alysha Morgan - Ensemble
Khadijah Rolle - Ensemble
Tally Sessions - Ensemble
Brett Sturgis - Ensemble
Renell Taylor - Ensemble
Meridien Terrell - Ensemble
Dori Waymer - Ensemble
Wesley J. Barnes - Ensemble