News on your favorite shows, specials & more!
Christopher Renshaw Headshot

Christopher Renshaw

Get Christopher Renshaw Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Photos

Productions

 
[Regional (US), 2020]
Director
 
[West End, 2017]
Director
 
[West End, 2008]
Director
 
[Broadway, 2003]
Director
 
[West End, 2002]
Director
 
[West End, 2002]
Director
 
[West End, 2000]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1998]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1996]
Director

Writing

Conceiver

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Direction of a Musical

Christopher Renshaw , The King and I

News


Video: Inside Opening Night of A WONDERFUL WORLD

A Wonderful World, the new musical that tells his story, just celebrated its opening night earlier this week and BroadwayWorld was there! Watch in this video as the cast and creative team come out to celebrate the big night.
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.
Review Roundup: A WONDERFUL WORLD Opens On Broadway

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, opening tonight! The reviews are rolling in! See what critics thought Broadway's newest biomusical!
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!
A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL to Offer $25 and $49 Rush Tickets

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.
Character Breakdown: A WONDERFUL WORLD Cast Unpacks Their Roles

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.
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!
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!
Building the World of A WONDERFUL WORLD

When it comes to creating exciting new environments for the stage, Adam Koch and Steven Royal know what they're doing. With over 200 shows under the belts as collaborators, these scenic and video designers will soon transport audiences through the vibrant life of Louis Armstrong in A Wonderful World.
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!
Up on the Marquee: A WONDERFUL WORLD

Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart is coming back to Broadway this fall in A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. Check out pics of the new marquee!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Christopher Renshaw written?

Christopher Renshaw has written 2 shows including Taboo (Conceiver), A Wonderful World (Co-Conceiver).

What awards has Christopher Renshaw been nominated for?

and Best Direction of a Musical (Tony Awards) for The King and I.

Get Christopher Renshaw Email Alerts

Be the first to get news, photos, videos & more.

Videos