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BIO

Philadelphia/West End: The Scottsboro Boys, A Chorus line. Broadway: Chicago (Billy Flynn, Amos Hart), Kiss Me, Kate (Paul), King Kong, The Scottsboro Boys, A Chorus Line (Richie Walters). Tours: Ain't Too Proud (Paul Williams), Jersey Boys, Cinderella, Fame, Regional: The Muny, Drury Lane, Broadway at Music Circus, Virginia Stage Company. Off-Broadway: Triple Threat (AUDELCO Award winner). Mr. Lane teaches music theatre dance wherever anyone will let him! Instagram: @jamestlane jamestlane.com

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Louis Armstrong (Alternate)

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Premiere Production, 2023
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Revival, 2019
105

[Broadway]
Roundabout Theatre Company Revival, 2019
Paul

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Season Production, 2018
Performer [Replacement]

[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
Muny Revival, 2018
Tinman

[Off-Broadway]
City Center Encores! Revival, 2018
Performer

[St. Louis, MO (Regional)]
The Muny's Revival Adaptation, 2017
Sebastian

[West End]
Young Vic Production, 2014
Performer

[West End]
2013
Richie

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Ruby Bates

Ozie Powell

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2006
Richie

[Philadelphia, PA (Regional)]
World Premiere, 2006
Trillo

[Philadelphia, PA (Regional)]
Prince Music Theatre Revival, 2005
Wayne

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1996
Martin Harrison [Replacement]

Harry [Replacement]

Aaron [Replacement]

Billy Flynn [Replacement]

Amos Hart [Replacement]


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Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Honors Vanessa Williams' Late Mother With New Orleans-Style Celebration

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

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

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!
Renell Taylor Shares His Favorite Backstage Moments From A WONDERFUL WORLD

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.
Interview: Vocal Coach Deric Rosenblatt on Guiding James Monroe Iglehart’s Louis Armstrong Voice

Read BroadwayWorld's interview with Deric Rosenblatt, the vocal coach who has helped James Monroe Iglehart find his voice as Louis Armstrong in A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical on Broadway.
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.
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

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.
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!
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!
Steppenwolf, Goodman Theatre, and More Take Home Equity Jeff Awards

The winners have been announced for the 2024 Joseph Jefferson Equity Awards, more commonly known as the Equity Jeff Awards. These awards are given for theatre arts produced in the Chicago area.
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

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

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. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has James T. Lane been in?

James T. Lane has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has James T. Lane been in?

James T. Lane has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was James T. Lane's first West End show?

James T. Lane's first West End show was A Chorus Line which opened in 2013

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