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Date of Death: July 06, 1971 (69)

Birth Place: New Orleans, LA, USA

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Swingin' The Dream
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Original Broadway Production, 1939
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Hot Chocolates
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Original Broadway Production, 1929
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Cécile McLorin Salvant and More Set for SFJAZZ May 2025 Programming Photo
Cécile McLorin Salvant and More Set for SFJAZZ May 2025 Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2025

SFJAZZ has revealed the lineup of upcoming arts for May 2025. The lineup includes Cécile McLorin Salvant, Javier Santiago and more. See full May programming here! 
NYCRUNS Spring Fling 5K & 10K Participants Raise $59,874 for Broadway Cares Photo
NYCRUNS Spring Fling 5K & 10K Participants Raise $59,874 for Broadway Cares
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 14, 2025

Broadway Cares supporters ran and walked in the third NYCRUNS Spring Fling 5K & 10K in support of Broadway Cares. Learn more about the event and the money raised.
Snir Yamin To Embark On Highly Anticipated 2025 U.S. Tour And Release Duet With Shira Photo
Snir Yamin To Embark On Highly Anticipated 2025 U.S. Tour And Release Duet With Shira Averbuch
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 10, 2025

Israeli singer-songwriter Snir Yamin is gearing up for his highly anticipated U.S. tour, kicking off in September 2025. Snir will be taking his alternative pop sound to major U.S. cities, including Nashville, Columbus, Cleveland, Buffalo, Burlington, Portland (ME), Boston, New Haven, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and New York City.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe To Stage Original Musical SYNCOPATED AVENUE In April Photo
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe To Stage Original Musical SYNCOPATED AVENUE In April
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2025

For the final show of its 25th anniversary theatre season, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present “Syncopated Avenue,” which will take audiences on a musical journey through the captivating and entertaining world of tap dance.
Nicole Henry, Jim Caruso and More to Perform at Birdland in April Photo
Nicole Henry, Jim Caruso and More to Perform at Birdland in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2025

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater will present a full slate of nightly performances all April long. See the full lineup, including Nicole Henry and more, and learn how to purchase tickets.
Trumpeter Dominick Farinacci to Tour Throughout 2025; New Music Forthcoming Photo
Trumpeter Dominick Farinacci to Tour Throughout 2025; New Music Forthcoming
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 31, 2025

2025 finds Dominick Farinacci on tour with a slew of solo dates and residences across North America, as well as performances with his TRIAD and Modern Warrior LIVE shows. Check out his live dates here.
Sue Matsuki Comes to Don't Tell Mama as Part of First Fridays in Spring Photo
Sue Matsuki Comes to Don't Tell Mama as Part of First Fridays in Spring
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2025

On the first Friday of each month this Spring, catch Sue Matsuki in two encore performances and one brand new show at Don't Tell Mama. All shows start at 7:00 PM.
Meet the Cast of JUST IN TIME, Now on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of JUST IN TIME, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2025

Performances are underway for the new Broadway musical Just in Time, with previews beginning March 31, 2025 at Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre. Meet the cast of Just in Time here!
James Monroe Iglehart to Host 'Mr. Abbott' Award Gala Honoring Christopher Ashley Photo
James Monroe Iglehart to Host 'Mr. Abbott' Award Gala Honoring Christopher Ashley
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2025

James Monroe Iglehart will host Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation's “Mr. Abbott” Award Gala honoring Christopher Ashley. Learn more about the event here.
New Music USA And Berklee Institute Of Jazz And Gender Justice Reveal 2025 Next Jazz Photo
New Music USA And Berklee Institute Of Jazz And Gender Justice Reveal 2025 Next Jazz Legacy Cohort
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2025

Next Jazz Legacy has revealed the eight emerging improvisers in jazz that make up its 2025 cohort. Learn more about the color and about Next Jazz Legacy!
Jazz At Lincoln Center To Celebrate the New Orleans Songbook At Wharton Canter Photo
Jazz At Lincoln Center To Celebrate the New Orleans Songbook At Wharton Canter
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2025

Prepare to be transported to the lively streets of New Orleans with Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS, New Orleans Songbook: an evening of soul and Mardi Gras spirit celebrating the composers and inspired songs of the Crescent City.
Michael Feinstein to Perform Tony Bennett Tribute Benefiting Youth Arts Programs Photo
Michael Feinstein to Perform Tony Bennett Tribute Benefiting Youth Arts Programs
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 18, 2025

Fairfield University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts will host award-winning and Grammy-nominated singer, pianist, and recording artist Michael Feinstein for a Tony Bennett tribute.
Benny Benack III Comes to the Gateway Playhouse Photo
Benny Benack III Comes to the Gateway Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025

Emmy-nominated trumpeter Benny Benack III and Broadway’s Khailah Johnson blend Jazz’s biggest hits with Broadway’s hottest tunes in “Some Enchanted Evening.
Catherine Russell To Host Jazz Power Initiative's Annual Fundraiser Photo
Catherine Russell To Host Jazz Power Initiative's Annual Fundraiser
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Celebration21, the Jazz Power Initiative annual fundraising event, will pay homage to the long and rich, pioneering history of Jazz and the transformative power of jazz arts/music education. Learn more and see how to attend.
Award-Winning Author Edwidge Danticat To Present A Free Reading At Queens College Photo
Award-Winning Author Edwidge Danticat To Present A Free Reading At Queens College
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2025

Award-winning author Edwidge Danticat will present the annual Marjorie Hecht Watson Memorial Reading at Queens College in celebration of Women's History Month.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE... Returns To The Green Room 42 This Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

AT THIS PERFORMANCE… will return to The Green Room 42 featuring Standbys, Understudies and Alternates from GYPSY; MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL; & JULIET; OH, MARY!; HADESTOWN; and more.
AT THIS PERFORMANCE…  Returns to the Green Room 42 Photo
AT THIS PERFORMANCE…  Returns to the Green Room 42
by Emmy Rice - Mar 1, 2025

Stephen DeAngelis will continue his ongoing salute to Broadway and Off-Broadway standbys, understudies and alternates with the next edition in his monthly residency of AT THIS PERFORMANCE…™ to be held on Monday, March 17th  at The Green Room 42.
Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS, New Orleans Songbook at the Wharton Center Photo
Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS, New Orleans Songbook at the Wharton Center
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2025

Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS, New Orleans Songbook: an evening of soul and Mardi Gras spirit celebrating the composers and inspired songs of the Crescent City.
The Town Hall Will Honor Lin-Manuel Miranda At 2025 Spring Shout Photo
The Town Hall Will Honor Lin-Manuel Miranda At 2025 Spring Shout
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 26, 2025

Town Hall will honor award-winning songwriter, actor, director and producer Lin-Manuel Miranda at its inaugural fundraising event and concert, Spring Shout. The evening will gather luminaries from the arts for a night of inspiration, impact, and performances by a concert lineup of entertainers and presenters.
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 2/23/25 - THE OUTSIDERS and More Long-Running Shows Top Photo
Broadway Grosses: Week Ending 2/23/25 - THE OUTSIDERS and More Long-Running Shows Top the List
by - Feb 25, 2025

Grosses for all the Broadway shows for the week ending 2/23/2025.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Louis Armstrong been in?

Louis Armstrong has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Louis Armstrong been in?

Louis Armstrong has not appeared in the West End

How many shows has Louis Armstrong written?

Louis Armstrong has written 1 shows including A Wonderful World (Music).

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