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Told from the perspective of the women in Armstrongs life, A Wonderful World charts Armstrongs 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. With an original book by Aurin Squire, the multi-talented playwright and television writer (This is Us, The Good Fight, Evil and Miami New Dramas Seven Deadly Sins) and Opa-locka, FL. native, A Wonderful World features songs recorded and made popular by Armstrong, arranged and orchestrated by Annastasia Victory (Broadways Caroline or Change, Once on This Island) and Michael O. Mitchell (Broadways MJ the Musical, Motown the Musical). The musical is directed by Drama Desk winner and Tony nominee Christopher Renshaw with music arranged by Annastasia Victory and Michael O. Mitchell.
News About A Wonderful World at Saenger Theatre
Photos & Video: First Look at James Monroe Iglehart & More in A WONDERFUL WORLD
October 05, 2023Get a first look at James Monroe Iglehart in A Wonderful World!
Video: A WONDERFUL WORLD Cast 'Performs St. James Infirmary'
September 19, 2023Watch cast members of A Wonderful World St. James Infirmary in rehearsal!
Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Begins Rehearsals For Pre-Broadway Engagement
August 28, 2023The 26-member cast of A Wonderful World, A New Musical about the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong began rehearsals last week in New York City. Check out photos from rehearsal here!
Interview: Gabe Martinez of MOULIN ROUGE at Saenger Theatre
April 11, 2023The Saenger Theatre invites everyone to can-can now through April 16 as the present MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL.
Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF brings 'Tradition' to the Saenger Theatre
March 01, 2023A fresh, exciting production of a well-loved musical theatre favorite that is sure to have you mesmerized.
James Monroe Iglehart to Star in Broadway-Aimed A WONDERFUL WORLD in New Orleans & Chicago
January 24, 2023A Wonderful World, A New Musical about the Life and Loves of Louis Armstrong will premiere in New Orleans and Chicago this fall, with Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart starring as Armstrong. See additional details, and how to purchase tickets!
Interview: Cecilia Snow of SIX at Saenger Theatre
December 13, 2022A witty, pop-fueled musical on par with a Spice Girls concert, SIX THE MUSICAL remixes the history of the six wives of the notorious King Henry VIII as they take to the microphone to reclaim their HERstories once, and for all.
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