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Review: THE CODE, Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Louise Penn - Sep 18, 2025

Michael McKeever's play mixes fact, gossip, and invention in a spicy drama that offers a biting comment on the grime behind the glitter of Hollywood. John Partridge is superb as Billy Haines, both a smooth charmer and a crumpled defeatist.The Code is a very artificial play in many ways. It gleefully regurgitates snark and gossip and treads a line where folks have to 'put on a show' within a show.

 Tracie Bennett, John Partridge, and More Will Lead THE CODE at Southwark Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2025

The cast has been set for the brand-new London production of THE CODE by Michael McKeever, which will run at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. Learn more here!

New Version of TABOO Musical in Development with Book by Jack Holden and Boy George
by Joshua Wright - May 19, 2025

A new version of Taboo, the musical featuring Boy George’s music, is in development with a reworked book by Jack Holden and Boy George. A closed reading takes place this week in London.

A Recent History of Biographical Jukebox Musicals on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2025

Bobby Darin's story is hitting Broadway with the new musical Just In Time, starring Jonathan Groff. We're taking a look back on some of the recent jukebox musicals that told the story of iconic solo artists.

Recap Tony Awards Eligibility Decisions of the 2024/25 Season
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 29, 2025

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has been meeting all year to discuss the eligibility of the 2024/25 Broadway productions. Need a recap before the nominations announcement? Below, we've rounded up all rulings from all four meetings.

A WONDERFUL WORLD Will Host Talkbacks in Honor of Black History Month
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical will host talkbacks following two upcoming performances in celebration of Black History Month, in collaboration with Audience Rewards.

Video: James Monroe Iglehart Performs 'A Wonderful World' on SHERRI
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 29, 2025

James Monroe Iglehart, star and co-director of A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, visited Sherri on Wednesday to perform the iconic Armstrong staple What a Wonderful World. Watch the performance now!

A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL Announces Broadway Closing Date
by Joshua Wright - Jan 26, 2025

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical will play its final performance on Broadway on Sunday, February 23, 2025. At the time of closing, the production will have played 151 performances, including 31 previews.

Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Performs in Knicks Halftime Show
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 22, 2025

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical made history yesterday when cast member James T. Lane performed “What a Wonderful World” at halftime at the New York Knicks home game on Monday, January 20 at Madison Square Garden. Check out photos from the event!

Tony Awards Administration Committee Rules on Eligibility For SUNSET BOULEVARD, GYPSY, and More
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025

The Tony Administration Committee met to confirm the eligibility status of 11 Broadway productions for the 2024-2025 season. Learn more about the deciisions made for Sunset Blvd.; A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical; Maybe Happy Ending; Tammy Faye; Elf; Swept Away; Death Becomes Her; Cult of Love; Eureka Day; Gypsy; and All In.

Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Honors Vanessa Williams' Late Mother With New Orleans-Style Celebration
by Bruce Glikas - Jan 15, 2025

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical recently celebrated the life of producer Vanessa Williams' late mother, Helen Williams, with a traditional New Orleans-style Second Line parade. Check out photos here!

Louis Armstrong Exhibit is Running in Tandem With A WONDERFUL WORLD on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025

A Louis Armstrong pop-up exhibit is running in tandem with the Broadway production of A Wonderful World. The exhibit, titled The Wonderful World of Jazz, is now on at Wild Geese Gallery on Manhattan's Upper West Side. 

Renell Taylor Shares His Favorite Backstage Moments From A WONDERFUL WORLD
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2025

Renell Taylor is appearing in A Wonderful World on Broadway. He recently took us backstage to share some of his favorite backstage routines, moments, must-haves and more.

Photos: Mathew Knowles and Carly Rae Jepsen Visit A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 24, 2024

Mathew Knowles and Carly Rae Jepsen both recently paid a visit to A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. They both posed with the cast after the show, and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos here!

Tonya Lewis Lee, Mathew Knowles and Les Coney Join Producing Team of A WONDERFUL WORLD
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2024

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical has added producers Tonya Lewis Lee, Mathew and Gena Avery Knowles, and Les Coney to the producing team.

Photos: Cynthia Erivo Visits A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 1, 2024

Cynthia Erivo, star of the blockbuster film adaptation of Wicked, visited A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical on Broadway at Studio 54 and posed for photos with the company. Check out the photos here!

Video: Inside Opening Night of A WONDERFUL WORLD
by Joey Mervis - Nov 14, 2024

A Wonderful World, the new musical that tells his story, just celebrated its opening night earlier this week and BroadwayWorld was there! Watch in this video as the cast and creative team come out to celebrate the big night.

Video: James Monroe Iglehart Performs 'A Wonderful World' on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 13, 2024

James Monroe Iglehart, star of A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, visited The View on Wednesday in honor of Whoopi Goldberg's birthday. On the show, he talked about playing the role of the legendary musician before serenading Goldberg. Watch the video now!

A WONDERFUL WORLD Star James Monroe Iglehart Joins THE VIEW Tomorrow
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 12, 2024

Tony-award winner James Monroe Iglehart and current star of A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical will appear on The View on Wednesday, November 13. While on the show, the performer will take part in celebrations for The View host Whoopi Goldberg's birthday.

Photos: A WONDERFUL WORLD Cast on the Opening Night Red Carpet
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 12, 2024

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical is officially open on Broadway at Studio 54. A Wonderful World stars Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart as Louis Armstrong. See photos of the cast on the red carpet at opening night here!