A WONDERFUL WORLD
Sunday, October 1, 2023 - Sunday, October 8, 2023
A Wonderful World
Broadway in New Orleans presented by Entergy
October 1-8, 2023
A Broadway bound new musical about jazz legend and singular American icon Louis Armstrong, starring Tony Award® winnerJames Monroe Iglehart. Told from the perspective of the women in Armstrong’s life, A Wonderful World charts Armstrong’s journey from the birth of jazz in his native New Orleans through his international stardom, featuring beloved songs recorded and made popular by him.
Conceived by Drama Desk Award winner and Tony Award nominee,Christopher Renshaw(Broadway’s The King and I, Taboo), and novelistAndrew Delaplaine, A Wonderful World has an original book by authorAurin Squire(“This is Us,” “The Good Fight,” “Evil”) and features songs recorded and made popular by Armstrong. Wife and husband teamAnnastasia Victory(Caroline, or Change, Once on This Island) andMichael O. Mitchell(MJ the Musical, Motown) provide original music, arrangements, orchestrations and music direction. Renshaw directs the production, with choreography byRickey Tripp(Associate Choreographer for Broadway’s Once on This Island and Choir Boy).Christina Sajousserves as Associate Director andAurelia Michaelas Associate Choreographer.
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