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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. 

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/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!

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!

Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Cast Parades to Studio 54
by Bruce Glikas - Sep 6, 2024

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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2024

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
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2024

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

Full Cast Set For A WONDERFUL WORLD on Broadway, Starring James Monroe Iglehart
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2024

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!

Photos: Go Inside Opening Night of A WONDERFUL WORLD in New Orleans
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2023

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!

Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Begins Rehearsals For Pre-Broadway Engagement
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2023

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
by Stephi Wild - Jul 12, 2023

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!

Review: SWEET CHARITY at Maltz Jupiter Theatre
by Richard Cameron - Jan 17, 2023

From exhilarating choreography, broadway belts, hysterical physical comedy, vibrant costumes, radiant sets, ingenious videos, and lighting Sweet Charity proves Maltz Jupiter Theatre is a sweet opportunity for Broadway-bound productions.