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Louis Armstrong

Date of Death: July 06, 1971 (69)

Birth Place: New Orleans, LA, USA

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[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1939
Bottom/Pyramus

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1929
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Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 2/23/25 - THE OUTSIDERS and More Long-Running Shows Top the List
by - Feb 25, 2025

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 2/23/2025.
DEATH BECOMES HER and More to Host Performances Benefiting Entertainment Community Fund
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2025

Maybe Happy Ending, Death Becomes Her and Oh, Mary! will host performances with tickets dedicated to supporting The Entertainment Community Fund. Learn more!
Meet the Cast of OTHELLO, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025

Previews for Othello begin tonight, Monday, February 24, 2025 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. The production will officially open on March 23. Meet the cast of Othello here!
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 2/16/25 -WICKED Continues to Lead Top Grossing Shows
by - Feb 18, 2025

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 2/16/2025.
Video: Vanessa Williams Sings 'A Lot of Livin' to Do' From BYE BYE BIRDIE at MISCAST
by Michael Major - Feb 17, 2025

Watch a video of Vanessa Williams singing 'A Lot of Livin' to Do' from Bye Bye Birdie at MCC Theater's MISCAST24. Williams starred in a 1995 film adaptation of the classic musical as Rose Alvarez.
Photos: Kamala Harris Visits A WONDERFUL WORLD on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 17, 2025

Kamala Harris took in the magic of Broadway over the weekend as she attended A Wonderful World: the Louis Armstrong Musical. See photos from her backstage visit with the cast, including shots with James Monroe Iglehart, Darlesia Cearcy, and more.
Western Piedmont Symphony Presents The Clarinet Queen Of New Orleans Doreen Ketchens
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 14, 2025

Western Piedmont Symphony will present MASTERWORKS: SYMPHONY SWINGS on Saturday, February 22, featuring guest artist Dr. Doreen Ketchens, the 'Clarinet Queen of New Orleans.'
Adam Lambert, Jordan Fisher, Kelli O’Hara and More to Join BROADWAY BACKWARDS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2025

Broadway Backwards is set to return on Monday, March 10, 2025. The first slate of special guest performers includes Adam Lambert, Jordan Fisher, Kelli O’Hara and more. See how to purchase tickets.
Interview: The 20s and 30s Shine in Bryce Edwards' FRIVOLITY HOUR at Birdland
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 13, 2025

The 2/24 show features music of the early 20th century, as hot and alive as ever. presented by crooning troubadour and nouveau vaudevillian Bryce Edwards. This show is back by popular demand after several sold-out editions.
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 2/9/25 - WICKED Continues to Lead Highest Grossing Shows
by - Feb 11, 2025

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 2/9/2025.
A WONDERFUL WORLD Will Host Talkbacks in Honor of Black History Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical will host talkbacks following two upcoming performances in celebration of Black History Month, in collaboration with Audience Rewards.
Kean Stage Hosts New Orleans Songbook: A Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents Production
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

Kean Stage will host New Orleans Songbook: A Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents Production at Enlow Recital Hall in February. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame to Launch New Film Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 10, 2025

The Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) is set to launch its inaugural Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame Music Documentary Film Festival from August 8th through the 10th at LIMEHOF’s museum location.
23 Broadway Shows to Take Part in Broadway Bridges 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2025

Broadway Bridges is resuming with 23 shows participating in the 2025 spring cycle, including The Great Gatsby, & Juliet and many more. Learn more about the participating shows!
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 2/2/25 - WICKED & ALL IN Top the List With Over $2 Million
by - Feb 4, 2025

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 2/2/2025.
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 1/26/25
by BWW News Desk - Feb 4, 2025

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 1/26/2025.
Photo: Debbie Allen Visits A WONDERFUL WORLD on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

See a photo of icon Debbie Allen visiting A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical on Broadway! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER PRESENTS: NEW ORLEANS SONGBOOK Comes to The Eisemann Center
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

The Eisemann Center will present Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: New Orleans Songbook, a captivating tribute to the Crescent City’s rich musical legacy.
Interview: 'We Made an Album By Mistake': Hadley Fraser Talks Latest Studio Recording THINGS THAT COME AND GO
by Cindy Marcolina - Jan 31, 2025

As the release of his third studio recording, 'Things that Come and Go' approaches, we sat down with Hadley Fraser to discuss music, his influences, what he listens to, and what music means to him.
Boston Symphony Orchestra Unveils 2025 Tanglewood Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2025

Tanglewood has revealed details of its 2025 season, opening in late June. The 2025 Tanglewood season features more than 100 performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Louis Armstrong been in?

Louis Armstrong has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Louis Armstrong been in?

Louis Armstrong has not appeared in the West End

How many shows has Louis Armstrong written?

Louis Armstrong has written 1 shows including A Wonderful World (Music).

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