Sunday, December 1, 2024

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. C…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:19AM
Saturday, November 30, 2024

HOW ACCURATE IS “A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTONG MUSICAL”? by Chip Deffaa, Editor-At-Large

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical” gives Broadway a much-needed shot in the arm. From the clarion call of the first notes we hear to the final strains of the title song, ther…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 06:06AM
Tuesday, November 26, 2024

How Broadway’s James Monroe Iglehart Got Louis Armstrong’s Signature Gravelly Voice Just Right in ‘A Wonderful World’ by Gordon Cox

There’s an unlikely connection between Louis Armstrong and Beetlejuice — or at least there is for James Monroe Iglehart, the Tony-winning Broadway star of the new musical “A Wonderful …

SOURCE: Variety at 09:22AM
Friday, November 22, 2024

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical by Joseph Pisano

Great in entirely predictable ways, especially its rich musical orchestrations and arrangements from jazz genius Branford Marsalis (he's assisted by Tony Award- winner Daryl Waters), "A Wond…

SOURCE: www.theaterscene.net at 03:57PM
Thursday, November 21, 2024

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical by Elyse Trevers

With his raspy gravelly voice and broad smile, trumpet-player Louis Armstrong has become an iconic figure. Yet his story is much more complex than that. The new Broadway bio-musical, “It�…

SOURCE: stagebuddy.com at 04:03PM
Sunday, November 17, 2024

This Week on Broadway for November 17, 2024: Maybe Happy Ending by James Marino

Peter Filichia, James Marino and Michael Portantiere talk about Maybe Happy Ending, King Lear @ The Shed, A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, La Bohème @ the Met Opera, Orson’…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 04:00PM
Saturday, November 16, 2024

"A Wonderful World" isn't Wonderful Enough by Jan Simpson

People have been trying to put Louis Armstrong’s life onstage ever since that master jazzman died in 1971. My BFF Phil took me to a backers’ audition for one attempt to build a musical a…

SOURCE: Broadway & Me at 01:54PM
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

What a Wonderful Opening: On the Red Carpet with A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical by Broadway.com

On November 11, A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical opened at Studio 54. The new musical traces the life of the jazz luminary Louis Armstrong from the honky-tonks of New Orleans t…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 04:42PM

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…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:39PM

Hear From Christian Borle, Bill Irwin and More on The Broadway Show! by Broadway.com

The Broadway Show is the only nationally syndicated weekly theater television series. The program features Broadway’s biggest stars, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes access both …

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:24PM

Hairspray's OGs, Tammy Faye's Christian Borle, the Stars of Cult of Love and More on The Broadway Show by Broadway.com

Broadway red carpets, brand-new stars, familiar faces and more fill up this week's episode of The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal. Read on to see what the latest episode has in store. Chr…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:18PM
Tuesday, November 12, 2024

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 perform…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:53PM

James Monroe Iglehart and the Cast of A Wonderful World Honor a Jazz Legend on Opening Night by Broadway.com

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, which brings Satchmo himself to life at Studio 54, celebrated its Broadway opening on November 11. Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart re…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:42PM

Hit the Red Carpet on A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL's Opening Night by Broadway.com

Hear from James Monroe Iglehart and more on opening night of A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL. Get tickets to A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL: https://www.broad…

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:06PM

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 …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 01:47PM

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 …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:13PM

The Broadway Review: ‘A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical’ keeps the rhythm, cuts the rigor by Brittani Samuel

The jazz-fueled new musical breaks the legendary artist’s life down into four, overly neat beats, anchored by four wives. 

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 12:09AM
Monday, November 11, 2024

A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL Blares Its Way To Broadway — Review

Theatrely's Broadway review of A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical starring James Monroe Iglehart at Studio 54 in New York City.

SOURCE: Theatrely at 10:40PM

A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL by Brittany Crowell

A Wonderful World is an important story, a hopeful story with a sunny disposition, a story that believes in the possibility of change and in seeing the beauty in the world and trying to buil…

SOURCE: thefrontrowcenter.com at 09:15PM

‘A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical’ Review: This Dazzling Broadway Production Has Never Been More Timely by Aramide Tinubu

Like any other industry, there are titans in music. These once-in-a-lifetime artists help shift the musical landscape across the globe. The revered trumpet player and singer Louis Armstrong …

SOURCE: Variety at 09:00PM

‘A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical’ review: A lifeless Satchmo show on Broadway by Johnny Oleksinski

What’s onstage at Studio 54 is largely a deflating and cobbled-together wife story that fails to capture Armstrong the artist. 

SOURCE: The New York Post at 09:00PM

‘A Wonderful World’ Broadway Review: James Monroe Iglehart Brings Louis Armstrong Back To Swingin’ Live by Greg Evans

Well, hello, Louis! Add another talent to the already prodigious roster of Louis Armstrong: Jazz giant, trumpeter par excellence, great American vocal stylist and, now, the rare musical hist…

SOURCE: Deadline at 09:00PM

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical – Ba Ba Do Zay!!!!! by Jk Clarke

Theater Review by Carol Rocamora . . .  A great American actor brings the story of a great American musician to vibrant life.  You can hear it a block away, as far as Ninth Avenue: the glo…

SOURCE: theaterpizzazz.com at 09:00PM

What A Wonderful Show: Louis Armstrong at Studio 54 by Db Frick

                The Broadway premiere of “A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL” has made its sparkling debut at the electrifying Studio 54, and it’s a musical that se…

SOURCE: stagebiz.com at 03:25PM

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, Nov…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:36PM
Thursday, October 24, 2024

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 com…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:06AM
Monday, October 21, 2024

2024 - 2025 Broadway Musical Logos: A Wonderful World by JK

Nearly every season in recent memory seems to include either a jukebox musical or a bio-musical (or both in the same season). Right now, Broadway is hosting two bio-musicals: Tammy Faye, wit…

SOURCE: www.jkstheatrescene.com at 06:32AM
Saturday, October 19, 2024

Class Notes: Gavin Gregory from “A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical” by James Marino

Listen: Lauren Class Schneider talks to Gavin Gregory, cast member of “A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical” at Studio 54. “Class Notes” actively covers New York’s curren…

SOURCE: BroadwayRadio at 12:00PM
Thursday, October 17, 2024

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 began performances last night…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:24PM
Wednesday, October 16, 2024

James Monroe Iglehard, Vanessa Williams Discuss A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical

James Monroe Iglehard, Vanessa Williams Discuss A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. 100 views · 6 hours ago ...more. Playbill. 216K.

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A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL to Offer $25 and $49 Rush Tickets

An in-person and digital rush policy will be launched for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. A Wonderful World stars Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart as Louis Armstrong. …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:18AM

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