James Monroe Iglehart’s career has been varied and high profile. On Broadway, he’s known for starring in Aladdin (Genie), Spamalot (King Arthur), Hamilton (Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson) and Chicago (Billy Flynn). On television, he’s had recurring roles on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Maniac, and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
His voice has been heard in many animations, including Hazbin Hotel, Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventures, DuckTales, and SuperKitties. During his leisure time, Iglehart follows pro wrestling, and is a comic book aficionado who has written for Marvel Comics and co-hosts their podcast.
Inglehart’s latest assignment is in the Broadway musical A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, which opened on November 11th at Studio 54. He’s not just playing Louis Armstrong, in the show, he’s also making his directorial debut.
Steve Provizer: Did you have an occasion to hear the music of Louis Armstrong growing up—either in your house or elsewhere? What impressions did you have of Armstrong as a musician and/or a person?
James Inglehart: The only time I really heard Louis Armstrong in the house was when he was on television or when I heard “What a Wonderful World”
