| A Wonderful World | |
|---|---|
| The Louis Armstrong Musical | |
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| Music | Various Artists |
| Lyrics | Various Artists |
| Book | Aurin Squire Story by Christopher Renshaw Andrew Delaplaine |
| Basis | The life of Louis Armstrong |
| Premiere | December 4, 2021: Colony Theatre, Miami |
| Productions | 2021 Miami New Drama 2023 New Orleans, Chicago 2024 Broadway |
A Wonderful World - The Louis Armstrong Musical is a jukebox stage musical with a book by Aurin Squire. The show features a score of music originally performed by Louis Armstrong and others, with orchestrations and arrangements by Branford Marsalis.[1] The show was conceived originally by Christopher Renshaw and Andrew Delaplaine and is directed by Renshaw with choreography by Rickey Tripp.[2]
The musical tells an autobiographical account of the life of jazz musician Louis Armstrong (1901–1971), from the perspective of the four wives he had during his lifetime, Daisy Parker, Lillian Hardin, Alpha Smith, and Lucille Wilson. The title comes from the song "What a Wonderful World", originally released in 1967 and written by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss.[3]
The show opened on Broadway at Studio 54 on November 11, 2024, following previews beginning a month earlier.[4] The show is set to close on February 23, 2025. At the time of closing, the production will have played 151 performances, including 31 previews. [5]
- ^ Evans, Greg (August 22, 2024). "Branford Marsalis Boards Broadway's Louis Armstrong Musical To Create New Arrangements & Orchestrations, Replacing Original Team". Deadline.com. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
- ^ "A WONDERFUL WORLD | Official Box Office | Saenger Theatre". www.saengernola.com. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ ""A Wonderful World" Reviewed by Julia W. Rath – AROUND THE TOWN CHICAGO". Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ Cardenas, Emily (March 12, 2024). "'A Wonderful World' heads to a Broadway stage". The Miami Times.
- ^ Higgins, Molly (January 25, 2025). "Louis Armstrong Biomusical A Wonderful World Sets Final Broadway Performance". Playbill.
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