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A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical Broadway

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical

Run Time:
2 hours and 45 minutes with one intermission
Ages: 12+
Opened: November 11, 2024
Buy Tickets from: $75

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Louis Armstrong’s innovative musicianship and incredible charisma as trumpeter and vocalist would lead him from the early days of jazz in his native New Orleans to five decades of international stardom. A Wonderful World tells the story of Armstrong’s blazing musical career from the perspective of his four wives, who each had a unique impact on his life.


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‘A Wonderful World’ Broadway Review: Or, the Singing Wives of Louis Armstrong
3 / 10

Only two of Armstrong’s wives in “A Wonderful World” share a dramatic scene: when Daisy charges Alpha and Louis of bigamy. Otherwise, one actor could play all four female roles, which might give some theatrical flair to a show that’s lacking in panache. Christopher Renshaw directs, and Iglehart and Christina Sajous are credited as co-directors. If there isn’t an adage about too many directors in the theater, there should be.

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5 / 10

To showcase and to dissect always are tricky, twin ambitions for any jukebox show, and I think the main problem with “Wonderful World” is that it worries too much about the latter, which gets in the way of fully delivering the former. The show, which organizes itself around Armstrong’s career-defining travels from New Orleans to Chicago to Hollywood to New York, has a whole lot of biographical information to deliver and it’s a very heavy load, especially in Act 2, which becomes a bit of a slog when audiences at such shows long have been conditioned mostly to expect a concert-style finale. In the Wikipedia age, information is not what audiences want so much as a point of view and, well, lots of songs and music. We still could do with less history and more time with Louis and his band.

Video: Inside Opening Night of A WONDERFUL WORLD
by Joey Mervis - November 14, 2024


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
by Josh Sharpe - November 13, 2024


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
by Josh Sharpe - November 12, 2024


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
by Bruce Glikas - November 12, 2024


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
by Bruce Glikas - November 12, 2024


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
by A.A. Cristi - November 11, 2024


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
by Blair Ingenthron - November 11, 2024


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!

Broadway Jukebox: Broadway Meets Jazz
by Sidney Paterra - November 9, 2024


in just days, A Wonderful World will open on Broadway at. Studio 54. We're celebrating the occasion with a playlist of just a few of our favorite Broadway showtunes turned jazz standards. 

Video: A WONDERFUL WORLD Cast Performs 'When You're Smiling' on Good Morning America
by Josh Sharpe - October 24, 2024


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
by Michael Major - October 17, 2024


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
by Michael Major - October 17, 2024


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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 16, 2024


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
by Joey Mervis - October 14, 2024


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
by Stephi Wild - October 16, 2024


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!

Video: A WONDERFUL WORLD Parades to Studio 54
by Joey Mervis - September 19, 2024


A Wonderful World has found a new home on Broadway! The new musical, which played in Chicago and New Orleans last year, has officially arrived at Studio 54, and the company made sure that all of the theatre district knew about it. In the video, watch as the company leads a Second Line parade and chats more about what audience can expect!

Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Cast Parades to Studio 54
by Bruce Glikas - September 6, 2024


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
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 3, 2024


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!

Building the World of A WONDERFUL WORLD
by Nicole Rosky - September 25, 2024


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
by Stephi Wild - August 27, 2024


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
by Stephi Wild - August 22, 2024


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
by A.A. Cristi - August 20, 2024


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!

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2020   Regional (US) Colony Theatre World Premiere
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