Can now be seen starring as Alpha Smith in the Broadway premier of the Louis Armstrong bio musical, A WONDERFUL WORLD. You also know Kim from being the longest tenured Nabulungi in BOOK OF MORMON Broadway. Instagram: @kim.exum.
Kim Exum
Kim Exum was last seen on Broadway in The Book of Mormon as the longest-tenured Nabalungi. Recent credits include national commercials for Crest, a 1Password commercial no one saw where I play Deadpool's assistant, The Book of Mormon (Jumamosi Tour), Betty Boop's Day Off (Betty Boop), some V.
Birth Place: United States
Latest News on Kim Exum:
- Photos: Norm Lewis, Derek Klena, Brittney Johnson and More at The Janice Jam: Broadway For Breast Cancer ConcertMay 8, 2026
- Photos: Andrew Rannells, Nikki M. James and More Celebrate THE BOOK OF MORMON 15th AnniversaryMar 20, 2026
- Video: Gavin Gregory Takes Viewers Behind the Scenes of A WONDERFUL WORLD in BROADWAY SANDWICHMay 22, 2025
BIO
Kim Exum was last seen on Broadway in The Book of Mormon as the longest-tenured Nabalungi. Recent credits include national commercials for Crest, a 1Password commercial no one saw where I play Deadpool's assistant, The Book of Mormon (Jumamosi Tour), Betty Boop's Day Off (Betty Boop), some V.O. work, and Jolie, a beautiful short shot in BK. Many thanks to God, mom, dad, my village, my group chats, and my beautiful family: Eric & Ezzie.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2024
Alpha Smith
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Nabulungi [Replacement], Nabulungi [Replacement]
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Videos
Video: Gavin Gregory Takes Viewers Behind the Scenes of A WONDERFUL WORLD in BROADWAY SANDWICH
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-22 10:43:49
Video: James Monroe Iglehart Performs 'A Wonderful World' on SHERRI
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-01-29 17:13:52
News
Photos: Norm Lewis, Derek Klena, Brittney Johnson and More at The Janice Jam: Broadway For Breast Cancer Concert
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
Broadway's best came out in droves to support the fourth-annual Janice Jam: Broadway for Breast Cancer concert benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation's funding to find a cure for Metastatic Breast Cancer. Check out photos here!
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2026
Broadway's best came out in droves to support the fourth-annual Janice Jam: Broadway for Breast Cancer concert benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation's funding to find a cure for Metastatic Breast Cancer. Check out photos here!
Photos: Andrew Rannells, Nikki M. James and More Celebrate THE BOOK OF MORMON 15th Anniversary
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 20, 2026
Original cast members of The Book of Mormon made a special appearance at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre last night, March 19, to celebrate the show's 15th anniversary on Broadway. Check out photos here!
by Jennifer Broski - Mar 20, 2026
Original cast members of The Book of Mormon made a special appearance at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre last night, March 19, to celebrate the show's 15th anniversary on Broadway. Check out photos here!
Video: Gavin Gregory Takes Viewers Behind the Scenes of A WONDERFUL WORLD in BROADWAY SANDWICH
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2025
The latest episode of ALL ARTS TV's Broadway Sandwich follows actor Gavin Gregory during his run as King Joe Oliver in A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. Watch the episode now!
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2025
The latest episode of ALL ARTS TV's Broadway Sandwich follows actor Gavin Gregory during his run as King Joe Oliver in A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical. Watch the episode now!
RISE A NEW MUSICAL Adds Extra Presentation At New 42 Studios
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2025
Due to demand, a 4th presentation has been added for RISE: A New Musical, with music and lyrics by Scott Wilkinson, book by Eric C. Webb, and directed by Richard H. Blake (A Bronx Tale; Million Dollar Quartet).
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2025
Due to demand, a 4th presentation has been added for RISE: A New Musical, with music and lyrics by Scott Wilkinson, book by Eric C. Webb, and directed by Richard H. Blake (A Bronx Tale; Million Dollar Quartet).
RISE New Musical About Dietrich Bonhoeffer Will Have Workshop in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2025
RISE: A New Musical, with music and lyrics by Scott Wilkinson, book by Eric C. Webb, and directed by Richard H. Blake will have three special workshop presentations in May.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2025
RISE: A New Musical, with music and lyrics by Scott Wilkinson, book by Eric C. Webb, and directed by Richard H. Blake will have three special workshop presentations in May.
Photos: Kamala Harris Visits A WONDERFUL WORLD on Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 17, 2025
Kamala Harris took in the magic of Broadway over the weekend as she attended A Wonderful World: the Louis Armstrong Musical. See photos from her backstage visit with the cast, including shots with James Monroe Iglehart, Darlesia Cearcy, and more.
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 17, 2025
Kamala Harris took in the magic of Broadway over the weekend as she attended A Wonderful World: the Louis Armstrong Musical. See photos from her backstage visit with the cast, including shots with James Monroe Iglehart, Darlesia Cearcy, and more.
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.
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.
Photo: Debbie Allen Visits A WONDERFUL WORLD on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025
See a photo of icon Debbie Allen visiting A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical on Broadway! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025
See a photo of icon Debbie Allen visiting A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical on Broadway! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
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!
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 25, 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.
by Joshua Wright - Jan 25, 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 21, 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!
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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: Red Bucket Follies Raises $5,320,146 for Broadway Cares
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2024
Powerhouse vocal performances, stirring dances and community joy swelled inside Broadway’s New Amsterdam Theatre at this year’s Red Bucket Follies. See photos!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2024
Powerhouse vocal performances, stirring dances and community joy swelled inside Broadway’s New Amsterdam Theatre at this year’s Red Bucket Follies. See photos!
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.
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.
Betty Buckley, Cole Escola, Ruthie Ann Miles, and More Join Broadway Cares' RED BUCKET FOLLIES
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2024
Broadway stars and productions will come together next week for Red Bucket Follies, a performance celebrating six weeks of in-theater fundraising for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2024
Broadway stars and productions will come together next week for Red Bucket Follies, a performance celebrating six weeks of in-theater fundraising for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
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!
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: 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!
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!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Kim Exum been in?
Kim Exum has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
How many West End shows has Kim Exum been in?
Kim Exum has not appeared in the West End.
Podcasts
#27 - Let's Go Broadway! ft: Sam Mendes, Kim Exum, Will Chase
In this week's episode, Joel Crump is super excited that the Broadway season is getting started! He shares Broadway buzz and chats about the upcoming season! He chats with Academy Award and Tony Award Winner Sam Mendes (The Hills of California), Kim Exum (A Wonderful World), and Will Chase (Once Upon a Mattress)!
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