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A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL Announces Broadway Closing Date
by Joshua Wright - Jan 26, 2025

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical will play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, February 23, 2025. At the time of closing, the production will have played 151 performances, including 31 previews.
Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Performs in Knicks Halftime Show
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2025

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical made history yesterday when cast member James T. Lane performed “What a Wonderful World” at halftime at the New York Knicks home game on Monday, January 20 at Madison Square Garden. Check out photos from the event!
Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Honors Vanessa Williams' Late Mother With New Orleans-Style Celebration
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 15, 2025

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical recently celebrated the life of producer Vanessa Williams' late mother, Helen Williams, with a traditional New Orleans-style Second Line parade. Check out photos here!
Louis Armstrong Exhibit is Running in Tandem With A WONDERFUL WORLD on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

A Louis Armstrong pop-up exhibit is running in tandem with the Broadway production of A Wonderful World. The exhibit, titled The Wonderful World of Jazz, is now on at Wild Geese Gallery on Manhattan's Upper West Side. 
Renell Taylor Shares His Favorite Backstage Moments From A WONDERFUL WORLD
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2025

Renell Taylor is appearing in A Wonderful World on Broadway. He recently took us backstage to share some of his favorite backstage routines, moments, must-haves and more.
Photos: Mathew Knowles and Carly Rae Jepsen Visit A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 24, 2024

Mathew Knowles and Carly Rae Jepsen both recently paid a visit to A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. They both posed with the cast after the show, and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!
Tonya Lewis Lee, Mathew Knowles and Les Coney Join Producing Team of A WONDERFUL WORLD
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2024

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
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 1, 2024

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
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2024

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
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 12, 2024

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
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 12, 2024

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
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 12, 2024

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.
Review Roundup: A WONDERFUL WORLD Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2024

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, now playing on Broadway! See what critics thought Broadway's newest biomusical!
Photos/Video: A WONDERFUL WORLD Starring James Monroe Iglehart as Louis Armstrong
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 11, 2024

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
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 24, 2024

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
by Michael Major - Oct 17, 2024

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
by Michael Major - Oct 17, 2024

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!
A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL to Offer $25 and $49 Rush Tickets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024

An in-person and digital rush policy has been announced for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. Find out how to get both digital rush tickets, student rush, and general rush discounted tickets.
Meet the Cast of A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2024

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!
Character Breakdown: A WONDERFUL WORLD Cast Unpacks Their Roles
by Joey Mervis - Oct 14, 2024

In this video, watch as the cast unpacks their roles including what it's like playing characters based on real life people and find out even more about the new production, set to begin previews at Studio 54.

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