Overview
Satchmo at the Waldorf
The Long Wharf Theatre and Shakespeare & Company Production of
By Terry Teachout
Directed by Gordon Edelstein
Starring John Douglas Thompson
It's March 1971 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, and Louis Armstrong has just played one of the final performances of his extraordinary career. Unwinding backstage, he recounts events that transformed him into the world-famous "Satchmo." With no-nonsense manager Joe Glaser at his side, Armstrong kept steady through an era of enormous social change…but at what cost? This is Satchmo at the Waldorf, an absorbing and uplifting new play about the music, struggles and triumphs of the man who invented jazz. Starring Obie-winner John Douglas Thompson as both Armstrong and Glaser in a tour de force performance, this exhilarating production arrives in Los Angeles following smash-hit, sold-out engagements at the Long Wharf Theatre and Shakespeare & Company.
“One of the most compelling actors of his generation…a top-notch performance,” – The New York Times
“Extraordinary! Riveting!...Tour de force would be an understatement.” – The Boston Globe
“Masterful performance!” – Hartford Courant
Running Time 90 minutes with no intermission
ATTENTION: This show contains strong language and is recommended for mature audiences.
Please Note: 2014/2015 Season Performance. Not eligible for 2015/2016 Season Add On Purchases
By Terry Teachout
Directed by Gordon Edelstein
Starring John Douglas Thompson
It's March 1971 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, and Louis Armstrong has just played one of the final performances of his extraordinary career. Unwinding backstage, he recounts events that transformed him into the world-famous "Satchmo." With no-nonsense manager Joe Glaser at his side, Armstrong kept steady through an era of enormous social change…but at what cost? This is Satchmo at the Waldorf, an absorbing and uplifting new play about the music, struggles and triumphs of the man who invented jazz. Starring Obie-winner John Douglas Thompson as both Armstrong and Glaser in a tour de force performance, this exhilarating production arrives in Los Angeles following smash-hit, sold-out engagements at the Long Wharf Theatre and Shakespeare & Company.
“One of the most compelling actors of his generation…a top-notch performance,” – The New York Times
“Extraordinary! Riveting!...Tour de force would be an understatement.” – The Boston Globe
“Masterful performance!” – Hartford Courant
Running Time 90 minutes with no intermission
ATTENTION: This show contains strong language and is recommended for mature audiences.
Please Note: 2014/2015 Season Performance. Not eligible for 2015/2016 Season Add On Purchases