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Louis Armstrong

Date of Death: July 06, 1971 (69)

Birth Place: New Orleans, LA, USA

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Original Broadway Production, 1939
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Original Broadway Production, 1929
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A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL Announces Broadway Closing Date

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.
Interview: Juilliard's 12th Annual REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. SPEAKER SERIES Explores Art & Race

The free 1/23 program features art and cultural historian Sarah Lewis alongside singers from Juilliard Drama and will discuss how art can shape democracy and advance racial justice.
Michael Feinstein to Close Kean Stage’s 2024-2025 Season

Kean Stage will present Michael Feinstein in Because of You My Tribute to Tony Bennett, featuring the Carnegie Hall Ensemble, which will close Kean Stage’s 2024-2025 season. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Performs in Knicks Halftime Show

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!
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 1/19/25 - WICKED Continues to Lead; HAMILTON & More Follow

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 1/19/2025.
Kean Stage To Present The Chapin Family, DINOSAUR ZOO LIVE! And More

Cure the winter blues with an upcoming show at Kean University in Union, New Jersey. Lineup includes Harry Chapin's Great Stories Live featuring The Chapin Family and Erth's Dinosaur Zoo Live!.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 20, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 20, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Tony Awards Administration Committee Rules on Eligibility For SUNSET BOULEVARD, GYPSY, and More

The Tony Administration Committee met to confirm the eligibility status of 11 Broadway productions for the 2024-2025 season. Learn more about the deciisions made for Sunset Blvd.; A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical; Maybe Happy Ending; Tammy Faye; Elf; Swept Away; Death Becomes Her; Cult of Love; Eureka Day; Gypsy; and All In.
Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation Presents 2025 SATCHMO Award and Lifetime Achievement Award

The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation (LAEF) celebrated its annual awards honoring jazz education and music advocacy during Jazz Congress, a two-day series of workshops, panels and networking opportunities.
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!
9 Cabaret Shows and Concerts to Celebrate Valentine’s Day 2025

Find a unique Valentine's Day present, date idea or something fun to do with a friend! These are some of our favorite cabaret shows and concerts on and around 2/14, from storytelling to concerts and everything in between.
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 1/12/25 - ALL IN Cracks Top Grossing Shows for the First Time

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 1/12/2025.
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. 
Previews: BRENNYN LARK IN CONCERT at Curtain Call

On Friday, January 17, Brennyn Lark will be back on the Curtain Call stage in a one night only cabaret. Tickets for the concert are $60.00 and available online.
Get 2-for-1 Show Tickets for Broadway Week 2025

NYC Broadway Week will offer 2-for-1 ticket sales to 27 Broadway shows, including 10 new participants. The twice-yearly program, is a great way to get cheap tickets, will run from this winter January 21-February 9, 2025.
The New York Pops Presents LET'S MISBEHAVE: THE SONGS OF COLE PORTER At Carnegie Hall

The New York Pops continues its 24-25 season with Let's Misbehave: The Songs of Cole Porter on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.
A GUIDE FOR THE HOMESICK Off-Broadway to Present Special Talkback Series

The Off-Broadway production of A Guide for the Homesick by Ken Urban will present a special series of post-show talkbacks during its extended run this January. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 1/5/25 WICKED Continues to Lead Top Grossing Shows

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 1/5/2025.
THE PIANO LESSON, WICKED & More Receive NAACP Image Awards Nominations

NAACP has announced the full list of “56th NAACP Image Awards” nominees, with Wicked and The Piano Lesson nominated for Outstanding Motion Picture and Wicked's Cynthia Erivo nominated for Entertainer of the Year.
A WONDERFUL WORLD & Broadway Cares to Support New Orleans

The company of the Broadway musical A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical will lead a special ongoing effort to support those affected by the horrific incident that took place in New Orleans, LA. Learn more.

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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