James Monroe Iglehart portrays Louis Armstrong during a performance in "A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical" in New York. (Jeremy Daniel via AP)

James Monroe Iglehart portrays Louis Armstrong during a performance in "A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical" in New York. (Jeremy Daniel via AP)

James Monroe Iglehart portrays Louis Armstrong during a performance in "A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical" in New York. (Jeremy Daniel via AP)

James Monroe Iglehart portrays Louis Armstrong during a performance in "A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical" in New York. (Jeremy Daniel via AP)

Jennie Harney-Fleming portrays Lil Hardin, left, and James Monroe Iglehart portrays Louis Armstrong during a performance in "A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical" in New York. (Jeremy Daniel via AP)

James Monroe Iglehart portrays Louis Armstrong during a performance in "A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical" in New York. (Jeremy Daniel via AP)

James Monroe Iglehart portrays Louis Armstrong during a performance in "A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical" in New York. (Jeremy Daniel via AP)

Darlesia Cearcy portrays Lucille Wilson, left, and James Monroe Iglehart portrays Louis Armstrong during a performance in "A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical" in New York. (Jeremy Daniel via AP)