May 10, 2017
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Salim Sanchez (left) portrays Louis Armstrong (right) in Satchmo at the Waldorf. The play presented by Portland’s Triangle Productions goes
backstage at the Empire Room of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel to tell the story of the greatest trumpet player in the world. Now showing through
Saturday, May 27 at The Sanctuary, 1785 N.E. Sandy Blvd.
Satchmo
Play depicts an
amazing journey
Salim Sanchez portrays Louis Armstrong in
Satcho at the Waldorf, the Oregon premiere
of a celebrated play that goes backstage at the
Empire Room of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in
New York to tell the story of the greatest trum-
at the
Waldorf
pet player in the world.
Set in March 1971, Armstrong sits in his
dressing room trying to pull himself togeth-
er following his celebrated performance. Be-
cause as long as they clap, Louis will go out
there and play. His mind wanders through the
amazing journey of his life and his complex
relationship with his manager Joe Glaser. He
played there that night against his doctor’s or-
ders – as this performance would be his last,
four months later, he dies of a heart attack.
The exciting off-Broadway hit has Salim
actually playing three different roles; Louis
Armstrong, Miles Davis, and Joe Glaser.
The show opened last Thursday and runs
through Saturday, May 27 at The Sanctuary at
Sandy Plaza. 1785 N.E. Sandy Blvd. Regular
ticket prices are $15-$35.
Call 503-239-5919 or go on line: triangle-
pro.org.