Article | By Molly Higgins | January 26, 2025
Louis Armstrong Biomusical A Wonderful World Sets Final Broadway Performance
James Monroe Iglehart co-directs and stars as the iconic jazz musician.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | December 6, 2024
Broadway's A Wonderful World Is Adding to Its Producing Team
Tonya Lewis Lee, Mathew Knowles, and Les Coney have joined as producers of the Louis Armstrong jukebox biomusical.
Article | By Diep Tran, Jeffrey Vizcaíno | November 12, 2024
On the Red Carpet: James Monroe Iglehart Is Living His Dreams in A Wonderful World
The attendees for the Louis Armstrong musical's opening night included Wendell Pierce, Phylicia Rashad, and Melba Moore.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | November 11, 2024
Louis Armstrong Biomusical A Wonderful World Opens on Broadway November 11
James Monroe Iglehart is both co-directing and starring as the iconic jazz musician.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | October 17, 2024
Get a 1st Look at James Monroe Iglehart as Louis Armstrong in A Wonderful World on Broadway
The new jukebox biomusical inspired by the late jazz legend began performances at Studio 54 October 16.
Article | By Playbill Staff | October 16, 2024
James Monroe Iglehart plays the legendary jazz performer in a show that follows Armstrong's life through the eyes of his spouses.
Article | By Diep Tran, Jeffrey Vizcaíno | October 15, 2024
While promoting A Wonderful World on Broadway, which she's producing, the star teases what to expect in the new West End musical.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | September 5, 2024
Watch: James Monroe Iglehart Leads a New Orleans-Style Parade to A Wonderful World's Broadway Home
The box office is officially open for the Louis Armstrong biomusical, beginning performances October 16.
Article | By Molly Higgins | September 4, 2024
The upcoming Louis Armstrong biomusical begins performances October 16.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | August 27, 2024
Iglehart is also starring as Louis Armstrong in the biomusical about the iconic singer-musician, which begins performances in October.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | December 1, 2023
Emilie Kouatchou Leads The Sound of Music at Ogunquit Playhouse, Opening December 1
Anthony C. Daniel is directing and choreographing the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical at the Maine theatre.
Article | By Molly Higgins | November 15, 2023
Emilie Kouatchou Will Lead The Sound of Music at Ogunquit Playhouse
Anthony C. Daniel will direct and choreograph the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical at the Maine theatre.
Article | By Andrew Gans | October 6, 2023
Photos: Get a 1st Look at A Wonderful World, Starring James Monroe Iglehart as Louis Armstrong
The Broadway-aimed production, inspired by the life of the jazz legend, is currently playing New Orleans prior to a Chicago engagement.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block, Margaret Hall | September 13, 2023
Ta’Rea Campbell, Brennyn Lark, Jennie Harney-Fleming, and Khalifa White sing the number in the James Monroe Iglehart-led musical.
Article | By Margaret Hall | August 28, 2023
James Monroe Iglehart stars in the Broadway-aimed production, inspired by the life of the late jazz legend.
Article | By Andrew Gans | July 12, 2023
The Broadway-aimed production, inspired by the life of the jazz legend, will play limited engagements in New Orleans and Chicago.
Article | By Janice Simpson, Dylan Parent | February 16, 2023
21 Pivotal Moments in Broadway's Black History
In honor of Black History Month, Playbill looks at important moments on Broadway from Black artists.
Article | By Logan Culwell-Block | January 3, 2023
Paradise Square's Broadway Cast Album Sees Digital Release—Kind Of
The previously announced recording has languished in purgatory in the wake of financial and legal troubles for producer Garth Drabinsky.
Article | By Leah Putnam, Logan Culwell-Block | October 14, 2022
Get a Look at the 'New Gods in the House' on Hadestown's National Tour
Nathan Lee Graham, Maria-Christina Oliveras, Matthew Patrick Quinn, and Hannah Whitley are the newest faces going way down under the ground.
Article | By Leah Putnam | October 7, 2022
Broadway On Demand to Stream Jay Armstrong Johnson's Hocus Pocus-Themed Concert I Put A Spell On You
The show benefitting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS will star a roster of Broadway favorites.
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