A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL

 Louis Armstrong’s innovative musicianship and incredible charisma as trumpeter and vocalist would lead him from the early days of jazz in his native New Orleans to five decades of international stardom. A Wonderful World tells the story of Armstrong’s blazing musical career and features beloved songs he recorded and made popular, including “What a Wonderful World” and “When You’re Smiling,” among many other favorites.

 A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical played its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, February 23, 2025, it was announced today by the show’s producers. At the time of closing, the production will have played 151 performances, including 31 previews. 

Book by Aurin Squire 
Conceived by Andrew Delaplaine & Christopher Renshaw 
Music Supervision, Vocal and Incidental Music Arrangements 
and Additional Orchestrations by Daryl Waters
Orchestrations & Arrangements by Branford Marsalis

Dance Music Arrangements by Zane Mark

Directed by Christopher Renshaw  

Co-Directed by James Monroe Iglehart & Christina Sajous

Musical Direction by Darryl G. Ivey

Choreography and Musical Staging by Rickey Tripp

Tap Choreography by Dewitt Fleming, Jr.

 Scenic Design by Adam Koch & Stephen Royal

Costume Design by Toni-Leslie James

Lighting Design by Cory Pattak

Sound Design by Kai Harada

Video Design by Adam Koch & Stephen Royal

Hair and Wig Design by Matthew Armentrout

Make-Up Design by Kali Taylor

Prop Design by Lilian Sun

Moving Light Programming by Henry Wilen 

General Managed by Martian Entertainment, Carl D. White, Gregory Rae & Jim Brady

Assistant GM by Michael Guariglia

Company Managed by Michelle Tamagawa

Assistant CM by Weiyi Liang
GM/CM Fellow: Kalen Sakima

Photographed by Jeremy Daneil

STUDIO 54 THEATRE

First Preview: October 16, 2024

Opening Night: November 11, 2024

Closed: February 23, 2025

www.LouisArmstrongMusical.com