Posted: 2/28/24 at 12:08pm
Starring James Monroe Iglehart
Previews begin October 16, opening night November 11 at Studio 54
Posted: 2/28/24 at 12:11pm
This didn't get great reviews out of town if I remember correctly.
Posted: 2/28/24 at 12:12pm
In Chicago, the book to this was incredibly misguided and truly awful. You could sort of see how good a show it could be during some of the musical numbers but... it felt like it needed to be reconceptualized to be successful. Doesn't really seem like they have taken enough time to do so? But. I hope! Great songs and a good central performance (though even that was hampered by the book).
Posted: 2/28/24 at 12:17pm
It is being rewritten, head to toe.
Posted: 2/28/24 at 12:23pm
I’m sure Iglehart will be good, as he always is, but this just seems like a yawn to me.
Posted: 2/28/24 at 12:27pm
Of note, this show will be included in Roundabout’s subscription packages.
Posted: 2/28/24 at 1:06pm
Lord that website and keyart is not doing the show any favors
Posted: 2/28/24 at 1:45pm
Hm.. I’ve found most of his performances one-note and underwhelming post-Aladdin (e.g. Guys & Dolls, Hamilton, Spamalot) but I heard good word of mouth re: his Louis Armstrong. But at this point can we just make a new awards category, Best Impersonation?
Posted: 2/28/24 at 1:59pm
Someone point to the "rave reviews" the show received out of town. Because those I definitely don't remember!
Posted: 2/28/24 at 2:04pm
DiscoCrows said: "Lord that website and keyart is not doing the show any favors"
Hopefully pointing out that it's playing THE LEGENDARY STUDIO 54 will help its box office as much as it's helped DAYS OF WINE & ROSES, PICTURES FROM HOME, SWEAT, and CAROLINE..........
https://www.louisarmstrongmusical.com/
Posted: 2/28/24 at 2:08pm
ErmengardeStopSniveling said: "DiscoCrows said: "Lord that website and keyart is not doing the show any favors"
Hopefully pointing out that it's playingTHELEGENDARY STUDIO54 will help its box office as much as it's helped DAYS OF WINE & ROSES, PICTURES FROM HOME, SWEAT, and CAROLINE..........
https://www.louisarmstrongmusical.com/"
Point taken, though it didn't matter for Caroline since that was a Roundabout show
Posted: 2/28/24 at 2:26pm
CAROLINE sold abysmally, even by Roundabout standards, and though a Roundabout show is not capitalized like a traditional commercial production, ticket sales are still vital (especially for that specific show because it had commercial partners).
Posted: 2/28/24 at 2:34pm
I saw this in Chicago on a whim - zero interest and I think I paid like $25 and got bumped to mid-orchestra. That said, I really enjoyed myself. There are some gorgeous arrangements and the duet between the 2 wives in Act 2 (or maybe it ends act 1?) was astonishing. And he gave a really great central performance. Glad they’re reworking the book because the set and design are great and great performances and vocals.
Posted: 2/28/24 at 4:10pm
"Hello, Dolly" was not in out of town production...I hope they get the rights for Broadway.
Posted: 2/28/24 at 4:14pm
I really have no interest in this, but I hope it's good
Posted: 2/28/24 at 11:30pm
Love me some Louis Armstrong. So off I shlepped to New Orleans to catch this pre Broadway "celeberatiion" of Louis Armstrong's life. Unfortuantelh, this show was a total yawn. I'm surprized they are even trying for Broadway.
Instead of celebrating Loius Armtroing we find out he cheated on his wife. That in a nutshell is the whole show. Mr Armsrtoing should be turning in his grave at was is defintely not a celebration of the life of Louis Armstroing.
This should be a great musical.
Rumor has it that Mr. Armstroing was adopted and brought up by Jewish parents who encouraged Loius to be musical. That is the musical that should be told. Instead we are treated to how Mr. Armstrong was unfaithfull to his wife.. Yes that is what we learn from this mess of a musical.
This should have shutterred out of town.
Only my opinion but this musical was disappointing.. Even Mr. Eigelhart (spelling) coud not save it.
Posted: 4/10/24 at 11:09am
Posted: 6/17/24 at 7:56pm
I was on a cruise last week, and they had lots of shows on board. Three different talents ended their act with What a wonderful world. Two singers and a comedian sang it as a tribute to Robbin Williams. I knew the song was popular but I didn’t realize just how beloved it is. And it’s gorgeous. This is one of the ones I’m most looking forward to this fall, I think it has so much potential based on the music and the story. I hope it’s good
Posted: 7/18/24 at 10:00pm
I like the artwork for the show. It’s very nice
Posted: 8/16/24 at 10:08am
Full cast is now set.
Darlesia Cearcy, Kim Exum, Dionne Figgins, and Jennie Harney-Fleming will play Armstrong’s four wives.
DeWitt Fleming Jr. continues as Lincoln Perry, with Gavin Gregory as King Joe Oliver and Jimmy Smagula as Joe Glaser.
James T. Lane will stand by for Iglehart and Trista Dollison covers all four wives.
13 ensemblists and 3 swings.
Updated On: 8/16/24 at 10:08 AM
Posted: 8/16/24 at 10:17am
Those are some powerful women as the wives. Looking forward.
Posted: 8/16/24 at 10:21am
I will keep singing this show's praises. I saw it in Chicago and fully expected to leave at intermission, but I really enjoyed the show and the design. The end of Act 1 is a duet with two of the wives and it's so good. The voices. Hopefully they worked on some of the book problems.
Posted: 8/16/24 at 1:28pm
James T. Lane will be there alternate an play the role on Wednesday evenings and Thursday matinees. Since I adore both James and a Thursday matinee, I guess I'll be seeing him in the role this winter.
Posted: 8/19/24 at 1:24pm
First day of rehearsal. They’re starting to do a lot of marketing
