Satchmo at the Waldorf

THU, JAN 7–SUN, FEB 7, 2016 Court Theatre

As part of the Louis Armstrong Festival taking place throughout the South Side of Chicago in January and February of 2016, Court Theatre presents the Midwest premiere of Satchmo at the Waldorf.

It’s 1971 and Louis Armstrong has just finished one of the final concerts of his illustrious career. Backstage, he begins to reminisce about his life, revealing an intimate, unknown portrait of the man behind the trumpet and the ever-evolving struggle to live with dignity as a black musician in a white world. Written by Terry Teachout and directed by Charles Newell.

The Louis Armstrong Festival brings together visual arts, performing arts, music, and more to create a diverse artistic experience while introducing audiences to “Satchmo” and his legacy. This winter, partners Court Theatre, the Beverly Arts Center, The Promontory, UChicago Arts, Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, South Side Jazz Coalition, and Louis Armstrong House Museum host community-wide events and performances that give audiences a snapshot of Louis Armstrong’s impact across arts disciplines.