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Darlesia {Dar.lee.see.ah.} recently appeared on Broadway as Johanna in How to Dance in Ohio. Broadway: Erzulie in the Tony Award-winning revival of Once on This Island, Nettie in The Color Purple, Lottie Gee in Shuffle ALong..., The Goodbye Girl, Sarah in Ragtime (Helen Hayes nomination), Diana in Next to Normal at Westport Country Playhouse (CCC nominee), and Nina Simone: Four Women at Berkshire TG (BTG Award). TV: "The Watcher," "High Fidelity," "FBI," "House of Cards." www.urvisionhousse.com

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STAGE CREDITS

How to Dance in Ohio How to Dance in Ohio
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Johanna
Once On This Island Once On This Island
[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Storyteller
Erzulie [Replacement]
Mama Euralie (Understudy) [Replacement]
The Book of Mormon The Book of Mormon
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Ensemble
The Color Purple The Color Purple
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2005
Nettie [Replacement]
Ragtime
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Sarah [Replacement]
The Goodbye Girl
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1993
Cast of Richard III
Stage Manager
Mrs. Crosby (Understudy)

Awards and Nominations

Helen Hayes Awards - 1999 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production

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Tonya Lewis Lee, Mathew Knowles and Les Coney Join Producing Team of A WONDERFUL WORL Photo
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.
Betty Buckley, Cole Escola, Ruthie Ann Miles, and More Join Broadway Cares' RED BUCKE Photo
Betty Buckley, Cole Escola, Ruthie Ann Miles, and More Join Broadway Cares' RED BUCKET FOLLIES

Broadway stars and productions will come together next week for Red Bucket Follies, a performance celebrating six weeks of in-theater fundraising for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42 Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns to the Green Room 42

Stephen DeAngelis will continue his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway Standbys, Understudies and Alternates with the next edition in his monthly residency of AT THIS PERFORMANCE… 
Photos: Cynthia Erivo Visits A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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.
Meet the Cast of A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL, Beginning Previews T Photo
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!
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month

AT THIS PERFORMANCE... returns to THE GREEN ROOM 42 on September 23, 2024, featuring Broadway understudies and standbys showcasing their talents. Join for an evening of performances from emerging stars.AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from The Outsiders; Hell's Kitchen; Suffs, Once Upon A Mattress; Cats: “The Jelicle Ball”; The Wiz; and Shucked.
Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Cast Parades to Studio 54 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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 Photo
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.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Darlesia Cearcy been in?

Darlesia Cearcy has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

How many West End shows has Darlesia Cearcy been in?

Darlesia Cearcy has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Darlesia Cearcy been nominated for?

and Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production (Helen Hayes Awards) for Ragtime.

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