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BIO

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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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Louis Armstrong (Alternate)

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Revival, 2019
105

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Revival, 2019
Paul

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Season Production, 2018
Performer [Replacement]

[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
Muny Revival, 2018
Tinman

[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores! Revival, 2018
Performer

[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
The Muny's Revival Adaptation, 2017
Sebastian

[West End]
Young Vic Production, 2014
Performer

[West End]
2013
Richie

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Ruby Bates

Ozie Powell

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2006
Richie

[Philadelphia, PA (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2006
Trillo

[Philadelphia, PA (Regional)]
Prince Music Theatre Revival, 2005
Wayne

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Martin Harrison [Replacement]

Harry [Replacement]

Aaron [Replacement]

Billy Flynn [Replacement]

Amos Hart [Replacement]


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Tonya Lewis Lee, Mathew Knowles and Les Coney Join Producing Team of A WONDERFUL WORLD

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical has added producers Tonya Lewis Lee, Mathew and Gena Avery Knowles, and Les Coney to the producing team.
Photos: Cynthia Erivo Visits A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL

Cynthia Erivo, star of the blockbuster film adaptation of Wicked, visited A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical on Broadway at Studio 54 and posed for photos with the company. Check out the photos here!
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!
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.
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! 
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.
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!
Video: A WONDERFUL WORLD Cast Performs 'When You're Smiling' on Good Morning America

James Monroe Iglehart, DeWitt Fleming Jr., and the company of A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical visited Good Morning America on Thursday. For their first TV performance, the company sang the classic number When You're Smiling. Watch the performance now!
Photos: James Monroe Iglehart Is Louis Armstrong in A WONDERFUL WORLD First Look

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical has released First Look photos of Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart and company on Broadway. The production is now running at Studio 54, prior to an opening night on Monday, November 11, 2024.
Video: Watch A WONDERFUL WORLD's First Broadway Curtain Call

Watch as the cast of A Wonderful World starring James Monroe Iglehart as Louis Armstrong, Darlesia Cearcy as Lucille Wilson, Kim Exum as Alpha Smith, Dionne Figgins as Daisy Parker, and Jennie Harney-Fleming as Lil Hardin. Watch the curtain call video now!
Meet the Cast of A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical is now in previews on Broadway. The musical officially opens on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Studio 54. Meet the cast of A Wonderful World here!
Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards

The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards. These awards are given for theatre arts produced in the Chicago area.
Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Cast Parades to Studio 54

A special event was held yesterday, September 5, to celebrate the box office opening for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. Check out photos here!
A WONDERFUL WORLD to Host Event to Celebrate Box Office Opening

A special event will take place to celebrate the box office opening for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. Learn how to attend and see how to purchase tickets to the show!
James Monroe Iglehart and Christina Sajous Will Co-Direct A WONDERFUL WORLD

The complete creative team has been set for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. The production opens on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). Previews begin on October 16, 2024. 
Branford Marsalis Joins Broadway Music Team For A WONDERFUL WORLD

Branford Marsalis joins the Broadway music team for A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL, alongside Daryl Waters, Zane Mark, and Darryl G. Ivey.
Photos: Inside Rehearsals for A WONDERFUL WORLD- THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical is now in rehearsal! The production opens on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). Previews begin on October 16, 2024. Go inside the rehearsal room in new photos below!
Full Cast Set For A WONDERFUL WORLD on Broadway, Starring James Monroe Iglehart

The complete Broadway cast has been set for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, led by James Monroe Iglehart. Learn more about who is starring in the production here!
56th Jeff Awards Nominations Revealed

The Jeff Awards revealed nominations for their 56th anniversary, celebrating excellence in Chicago's Equity theaters. Learn more!
Review: AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Drury Lane Theatre Oakbrook Terrace

That is one of the songs written by Thomas Wright “Fats” Waller. Ain’t Misbehavin’, the musical review of his music, is the current production at Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace. Originally performed on Broadway in 1978, this was not a typical musical even though it won the Tony for best new musical. Nell Carter also won a Tony as best actress in a featured role as did the creator and director, Richard Maltby, Jr.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has James T. Lane been in?

James T. Lane has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has James T. Lane been in?

James T. Lane has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was James T. Lane's first West End show?

James T. Lane's first West End show was A Chorus Line which opened in 2013

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