Theatre: Studio 54
Status: Currently On
(October 16, 2024 - )
  • Rehearsal: August 19, 2024
  • Preview: October 16, 2024
  • Open: November 11, 2024
Musical - New York Premiere
Running Time: 2hrs 30mins
Performances: Mon (7pm), Wed (2&7:30), Thurs (7pm), Fri (7pm), Sat (2&8), Sun (3pm)

Told from the perspective of the women in Louis Armstrong’s life, "A Wonderful World" charts Armstrong’s journey from the birth of jazz in his native New Orleans through his international stardom. The musical also focuses on the complex history of race in America, leading up to the Civil Rights era.

For The Record:

An industry reading took place in NYC in September 2022. The reading featured James Monroe Iglehart (Louis Armstrong). "A Wonderful World" had its World Premiere in December 2021, under the auspices of Miami New Drama in Miami, FL.

Last Week's Gross: $559,355
Last Week's Capacity: 76%
Total Gross to Date: $8,570,386

Staff & Creative Team

Associate Producer:

Roundabout Theatre Company

General Manager:

Martian Entertainment

Production Manager:

Sightline Productions

Casting Director:

Duncan Stewart at ARC

Advertising Representative:

The Pekoe Group

Press Agent:

The Press Room

Cultural Press:

Fifteen East Media Group

Production Stage Manager:

RL Campbell

Book Writer:

Aurin Squire

Choreographer:

Rickey Tripp

Orchestrations & Arrangements:

Branford Marsalis

Cast

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