Thursday, September 19, 2024

Video: A WONDERFUL WORLD Parades to Studio 54

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 al…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:06PM

Fall Preview: With A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, James Monroe Iglehart Is Finding His Voice by Broadway.com

You know the voice. Gravelly, warm, deep, shaped by years of singing and smoking. It’s the voice that James Monroe Iglehart has had to perfect in order to play jazz legend Louis Armstrong…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:48AM
Thursday, September 12, 2024

James Monroe Iglehart Became a Jazz Lover for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical by Broadway.com

It’s almost as if James Monroe Iglehart was born to play jazz legend Louis Armstrong. “I identify with him a lot,” he told The Broadway Show. “I identify with a guy who literally jus…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 01:42PM
Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Alyssa Milano Talks Chicago, James Monroe Iglehart Previews A Wonderful World and More on The Broadway Show by Broadway.com

The hills are alive with all kinds of music this week on The Broadway Show with Tamsen Fadal—from homegrown harmonies on the English seaside, to Louis Armstrong's blaring trumpet, to the …

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:24PM
Monday, September 9, 2024

James Monroe Iglehart Leads New Orleans-Style Parade to A Wonderful World's Broadway Home by Playbill

The Louis Armstrong biomusical begins performances October 16 at Broadway's Studio 54.

SOURCE: YouTube at 10:06AM
Friday, September 6, 2024

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!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:36AM
Thursday, September 5, 2024

A Wonderful World Box Office Opening Parade by BroadwayWorld

James Monroe Iglehart, Vanessa Williams, and the company of A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical led a New Orleans-style Second Line parade from Times Square to Studio 54 to celebr…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:54PM
Tuesday, August 27, 2024

James Monroe Iglehart and Christina Sajous Join Christopher Renshaw as Co-Directors of A Wonderful World on Broadway by Darryn King

Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart, the star of the upcoming Louis Armstrong biomusical A Wonderful World, will also co-direct the production alongside Christina Sajous and the show's origi…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 11:42AM

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). Previe…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:24AM
Friday, August 23, 2024

Tracking the Changes of My Life Via a Survey of Constantly Changing Communicating Tools by Elyse Sommer

Tracking the Changes of My Life Via a Survey of Constantly Changing Communicating Tools By Elyse Sommer My first writing tool was a fountain pen and the "platform" on which my scribblings la…

SOURCE: CurtainUp at 03:18PM
Thursday, August 22, 2024

Grammy Winner Branford Marsalis Joins the Music Team for Broadway's A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical by Hayley Levitt

Three-time Grammy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Branford Marsalis has joined the music team for A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. Marsalis will create all-new musical a…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 12:02PM
Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Photos: Inside Rehearsal for A WONDERFUL WORLD- THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL

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, 2…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18PM
Saturday, August 17, 2024

How Did KISS ME, KATE Change for 2019? The Company Tells All! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: What happens when Shakespeare meets Porter? Audiences are finding out eight times a week at Studio 54 when the Taming of the Shrew comes to life onstage within …

SOURCE: YouTube at 04:12PM
Friday, August 16, 2024

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, Starring James Monroe Iglehart, Completes Broadway Casting by Hayley Levitt

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, opening on Broadway this fall at Studio 54 with Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart in the title role, has its complete cast. Previews begin O…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 10:37AM

Interview: What's Not to Love About SHE LOVES ME's Benanti, Krakowski, Levi & Creel? by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: What's not to love about the four leads of Roundabout Theatre Company's glorious revival of SHE LOVES ME? Laura Benanti, Zachary Levi, Jane Krakowski and Gavin …

SOURCE: YouTube at 02:38AM
Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age and We're Not Upset About It... by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: In this video, watch as Alan Cumming chats more about his new show and welcomes celebrity guests to Studio 54, including Jane Krakowski, Peppermint, Patrick Pag…

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:50PM
Friday, August 9, 2024

ETC Illuminates Powerhouse Performances in ‘Days of Wine and Roses’ on Broadway by Michael Eddy

A precarious dance between true love and tragic addiction took center stage in 'Days of Wine and Roses' on Broadway. The dark, jazzy musical, based on a 1962 film of the same name, was stage…

SOURCE: PLSN at 01:10PM
Friday, August 2, 2024

Sharon D Clarke & Company in CAROLINE, OR CHANGE on Broadway by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Tonight, October 27, Roundabout Theatre Company’s new Broadway production of the Tony Award nominated and Olivier Award-winning musical Caroline, or Change …

SOURCE: YouTube at 01:59AM
Wednesday, July 24, 2024

PAL JOEY Returns to Broadway with Stockard Channing in 2008! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Pal Joey return to Broadway in 2008, almost seven decades after it originally premiered in 1940. This time, the beloved Rodgers and Hart musical starred Christ…

SOURCE: YouTube at 08:06PM
Friday, July 19, 2024

Which Cole Porter Songs Are the KISS ME, KATE Cast So In Love With? The Stars Chose! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Broadway is officially too, too, too darn hot! The Cole Porter classic, Kiss Me, Kate, starring Kelli O'Hara and Will Chase, just opened on Thursday night at …

SOURCE: YouTube at 06:06PM
Sunday, July 7, 2024

Tony Awards Close-Up: Johanna Day Is Digging Deeper Every Night at SWEAT by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Every night at Studio 54. Tony nominee Johanna Day digs a little bit deeper as Tracey, a factory worker in Reading, Pennsylvania. How does she give such a poig…

SOURCE: YouTube at 07:18AM
Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Tony Awards Close-Up: What Keeps the SHE LOVES ME Set Moving? Scenic Designer David Rockwell Tells by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: SHE LOVES ME marks scenic designer David Rockwell's twentieth Broadway show and third of this theatre season. What made this one so special to him? Find out as …

SOURCE: YouTube at 11:54AM
Friday, June 28, 2024

Video: James Monroe Iglehart on A WONDERFUL WORLD- 'You Don't Know Louis'

Tony winner James Monroe Iglehart is coming back to Broadway! A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical will begin previews on October 16, 2024 and open on Monday, November 11, 2024 at …

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:32AM
Thursday, June 27, 2024

Broadway-bound musical ‘Studio 54’ is in development by Michael Abourizk

Sergio Trujillo will direct and choreograph the disco-history tuner.

SOURCE: Broadway News Subscription at 07:09PM

Studio 54 The Musical in Development for Broadway by Hayley Levitt

Producers Robert Greenblatt and Neil Meron have announced plans to develop Studio 54 The Musical for Broadway. The production will have a book by Chad Hodge (Holiday Inn) and music by lege…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 02:02PM

A Studio 54 Musical Is in the Works by Logan Culwell-Block

Sergio Trujillo will direct and choreograph the disco jukebox musical, with a book by Chad Hodge.

SOURCE: Playbill at 01:24PM

In Development 54 Below the Musical by Sandi Durell

Producers Robert Greenblatt and Neil Meron announced that they are developing Studio 54 The Musical, a new work with a book by Chad Hodge and music by the greatest disco artists of al…

SOURCE: Theater Pizzazz at 12:52PM

STUDIO 54 THE MUSICAL in Development for Broadway

Producers Robert Greenblatt and Neil Meron are developing Studio 54 The Musical, a new work with a book by Chad Hodge and music by the greatest disco artists of all-time. Learn more!

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 12:48PM

‘Studio 54 The Musical’ In Development For Broadway By Producers Robert Greenblatt & Neil Meron; Sergio Trujillo Directing & Choreographin by Greg Evans

EXCLUSIVE: Producers Robert Greenblatt and Neil Meron are developing the Broadway-bound Studio 54 The Musical, a new work with a book by Chad Hodge and set to feature a full playlist of hits…

SOURCE: Deadline at 12:26PM
Saturday, June 8, 2024

KISS ME KATE's Sarah Meahl Takes Over Instagram For Opening Night! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: Last night's opening night of Kiss Me, Kate at Studio 54 was too darn hot, and we got a sneak peek at all of the behind-the-scenes shenanigans thanks to cast me…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:42PM

They Open on Broadway! Kelli O'Hara, Will Chase & More Celebrate Opening Night of KISS ME, KATE! by BroadwayWorld

From BroadwayWorld's Archive: They open in Venice on Broadway! It was all wunderbar last night at Studio 54, as Kelli O'Hara, Will Chase, and the company of Roundabout's latest musical, Kiss…

SOURCE: YouTube at 05:42PM

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