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Annastasia Victory is an internationally-acclaimed pianist, composer, arranger, and conductor, known for her ability to proficiently integrate diverse genres of music. Her work with 3 Mo' Divas, a live PBS special nominated for an NAACP Image Award, earned her the nickname “Diva of the Keys.”


She has arranged and recorded with some of the biggest names in the business, including Tony Award Winner Leslie Odom Jr. on both his albums: Simply Christmas and Simply Christmas (Deluxe Edition), as well as collaborating with artists such as Billy Porter, Jake Gyllenhaal, Brooke Shields, Renée Fleming, Tituss Burgess, Zara Larsson, Deborah Cox, Ryan Silverman, Joshua Bell, Brandon Victor Dixon, and many more. She was commissioned by The Canales Project to compose a song for Hillary Clinton as part of the Hear Her Song initiative, a musical celebration of extraordinary women. Currently, she’s the music director, arranger and orchestrator for Tony and Grammy winner Cynthia Erivo’s upcoming PBS taping of “Live from Lincoln Center presents Stars in Concert.”
Previous projects: Broadway revival of Once on This Island (conductor, pianist); Don’t Bother Me, I Can’t Cope at Encores! Off-Center (music director, arranger); The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin at Encores! Off-Center (music director, conductor, pianist); Little Dancer at Kennedy Center (associate music director, lead piano and accordion); Nice Work If You Can Get It Original Broadway Cast Recording (lead pianist); The Wiz at La Jolla Playhouse (music director, pianist); Little Shop of Horror at Enores! (pianist); Jamboree at Encores! (Hammond organ). Broadway credits include: Motown; Newsies; The Color Purple; Violet; An American In Paris; School of Rock; Big Fish; Jersey Boys; Billy Elliot; Leap of Faith; Nice Work If You Can Get It.
Ms. Victory’s original music compositions, as the front woman of the pop/rock band AñaVaña (signed to Australian Zip Records), have been featured on MTV and ranked amongst the top Billboard Songwriters. She was also a Top 5 Finalist in the Markievicz Gold Medal Composition Competition, an international competition in Ireland for original compositions. She made her Carnegie Hall debut as a virtuoso pianist at just 16 years old, as well as performing as a soloist with the symphonic orchestra at Merkin Hall as a winner of the Kaufman Concerto Competition.
Annastasia’s education includes the Juilliard School of Music, School of Sound and Audio Engineering and Moscow Music Conservatory of Tchaikovsky pre-school. She is also a recording artist with a solo single available for download on iTunes.
Learn more at www.annastasiavictory.com

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[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Music Director

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Review: A WONDERFUL WORLD Presented by Broadway In Chicago

World premiere musical A WONDERFUL WORLD has a wonderful lead in James Monrie Iglehart as Louis Armstrong. Iglehart embodies the acclaimed vocalist and trumpeter completely; he nails Armstrong’s signature raspy voice and vocals and larger-than-life presence, but he’s also a master at embodying the role’s emotions. He’s a joy to watch in every moment he’s onstage, even as Aurin Squire’s book charts both Armstrong’s successes and his more human mistakes. In terms of framework, A WONDERFUL WORLD surprisingly reminded me of Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’s SIX. The musical starts and ends with Armstrong’s four wives: Daisy Parker (Khalifa White), Lil Hardin (Jennie Harney Fleming), Alpha Smith (Brennyn Lark), and Lucille Wilson (Ta’rea Campbell). Each of the musical’s four parts is centered around one of Armstrong’s wives. While the musical piqued my interest in Armstrong’s biography as a whole, I think this framework meant the timeline on his route to fame was incredibly condensed. And the musical certainly conveys that Armstrong was quite the philanderer; Squire’s book and Christopher Renshaw’s direction and conception don’t shy away at all from the fact that Armstrong cheated on each of his past wives with the next one.
Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of A WONDERFUL WORLD in New Orleans

A Wonderful World, A New Musical about the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong recently played at the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans. See photos from opening night below!
Interview: James Monroe Iglehart On Pre-Broadway A WONDERFUL WORLD

BroadwayWorld sat down with star James Monroe Iglehart while the production played its first pre-Broadway engagement in New Orleans to chat about bringing Louis' story to life, the care that goes into telling stories through musicals, and if he can play a certain instrument.
Video: A WONDERFUL WORLD Cast 'Performs St. James Infirmary'

Watch cast members of A Wonderful World St. James Infirmary in rehearsal!
Video: Watch James Monroe Iglehart Sing as Louis Armstrong in Rehearsals for A WONDERFUL WORLD

Watch Watch James Monroe Iglehart sing What A Wonderful World in rehearsals for the new musical A Wonderful World!
Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Begins Rehearsals For Pre-Broadway Engagement

The 26-member cast of A Wonderful World, A New Musical about the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong began rehearsals last week in New York City. Check out photos from rehearsal here!
Full Cast Revealed For A WONDERFUL WORLD Musical; Vanessa Williams Joins Producing Team

Full casting has been announced for A Wonderful World, A New Musical about the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong, which was previously announced to star James Monroe Iglehart.  The production also welcomes multiple Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award nominee Vanessa Williams to the lead producing team.  Find out more about the show, and the cast, here!
James Monroe Iglehart to Star in Broadway-Aimed A WONDERFUL WORLD in New Orleans & Chicago

A Wonderful World, A New Musical about the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong will premiere in New Orleans and Chicago this fall, with Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart starring as Armstrong. See additional details, and how to purchase tickets!
12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Miami Metro Awards; Delray Beach Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Miami Metro Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Miami Metro Awards; at Delray Beach Playhouse Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Miami Metro Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Miami Metro Awards; Delray Beach Playhouse Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Miami Metro Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
First Stats Released For The BroadwayWorld Miami Metro Awards; Seminole's MAMMA MIA! Leads Best Musical

The first live standings have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Miami Metro Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
LOVE IN HATE NATION Special Edition Cassette to be Released in December

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS and TWO RIVER THEATER have announced the release of Love in Hate Nation – Original Cast Recording in a special cassette edition, scheduled for Friday, December 2.
CARBONELL AWARDS Issue Revised List of Nominations for 2021-2022 Theatre Season

After announcing this year’s list of Carbonell Award nominations last Friday, the organization quickly realized that clarifications and additions were necessary. This invariably happens with any complicated, first-time process, so the nonprofit organization ordered a recalculation of the scores in all 20 categories.
James Monroe Iglehart Will Star as Louis Armstrong in Reading of A WONDERFUL WORLD

A private industry reading will be held in New York City of A Wonderful World, a new musical based on the life and songs of jazz legend and American icon Louis Armstrong, starring Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart.
Photos: THEATRE FORWARD's 2022 GALA Honors Kenny Leon & Prudential Financial

On Monday, April 4, 2022, Theatre Forward, a non-profit arts organization based in New York City, held its annual gala at the Edison Ballroom, 240 West 47th Street, New York City to honor Tony and Obie Award winning director, Kenny Leon, and global financial services provider, Prudential Financial.
WATCH: LOVE IN HATE NATION Releases Music Video to Celebrate Trans Visibility Day

GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS and TWO RIVER THEATER have released the new music video “Masochist” from Love in Hate Nation – Original Cast Recording – with book, music and lyrics by Joe Iconis – to celebrate Trans Visibility Day. 
LOVE IN HATE NATION Original Cast Recording Out Today

Love in Hate Nation – Original Cast Recording is available in digital and streaming formats today, Friday, February 11. Love in Hate Nation features book, music and lyrics by Joe Iconis and direction by John Simpkins.
BWW Exclusive: Listen to 'Solitary' From LOVE IN HATE NATION

Love in Hate Nation – Original Cast Recording will be released in digital and streaming formats on Friday, February 11. Get a first listen to 'Solitary' from the musical!
Joe Iconis' LOVE IN HATE NATION Cast Recording to Be Released on February 11

Love in Hate Nation – Original Cast Recording, will be released in digital and streaming formats on Friday, February 11. The album is now available for pre-order.

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