Ain’t Misbehavin’

The Joint is Jumpin’! This award winning revue is a jubilant tribute to Fats Waller’s lasting legacy and the enduring charm of swing and jazz. Get ready to jump, jive, and groove as a cast of extraordinary performers brings Waller’s timeless music of the golden age of jazz to life. From the sassy to the soulful, you’ll be swept away by iconic hits in this unforgettable three-time Tony Award-winning musical revue. Experience joyful rhythms, sultry melodies, and breathtaking beauty in this dazzling tribute to the music of the Harlem Renaissance.

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Ain’t Misbehavin’ runs approximately 2 hours, including one 15-minute intermission.

Three Things to Know

  1. This musical revue celebrates the life and music of Fats Waller, the Harlem Renaissance icon whose hits include “Honeysuckle Rose,” “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” and “The Joint is Jumpin’.”  
  2. The original Broadway production won the 1978 Tony Award for Best Musical and helped launch the careers of Nell Carter and André De Shields. 
  3. The show’s title song, “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1984.    

Show Dates

January 25, 7 PM – Teacher Preview
January 28, 7:30 PM – Community Night & Pre-Show Conversation with Director Dell Howlett
January 29, 7:30 PM – Opening Night
January 30, 7:30 PM – Pride Night
January 31, 2 PM & 7:30 PM
February 1, 3 PM
February 4, 2 PM & 7:30 PM
February 5, 7:30 PM
February 6, 7:30 PM
February 7, 2 PM & 7:30 PM
February 8, 3 PM
February 10, 2 PM
February 11, 2 PM & 7:30 PM
February 12, 2 PM & 7:30 PM
February 13, 7:30 PM
February 14, 2 PM & 7:30 PM

February 21, 12 PM – Teacher Preview
February 21, 7:30 PM – Opening Night
February 22, 3 PM
February 25, 7:30 PM – Community Night
February 26, 7:30 PM
February 27, 7:30 PM – Pride Night
February 28, 2 PM & 7:30 PM
March 1, 3 PM
March 4, 2 PM & 7:30 PM
March 5, 7:30 PM
March 6, 7:30 PM
March 7, 2 PM & 7:30 PM
March 8, 3 PM

About the Play

Joy has a way of sticking around. Long after a melody fades or the lights go down, it lingers tapping its foot, daring you not to smile. Daring you not to think and remember.  Welcome to Ain’t Misbehavin’. When this revue premiered on Broadway in 1978, it wasn’t just reviving the music of Thomas “Fats” Waller, it was throwing open the doors to a world bursting with rhythm, wit, and irresistible charm. Part tribute, part homecoming, Ain’t Misbehavin’ invited audiences to step into a 1930s Harlem nightclub and remember just how alive this music still is. Continue reading…

Ain’t Misbehavin’ Cast

Ain’t Misbehavin’ Creatives

Ain’t Misbehavin’ Orchestra

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Thank you to Our Sponsors

I. Michael and Beth Kasser

Season Sponsor
Corporate Season Sponsor
Production Sponsor
Production Partner

The Century Arts Foundation

Production Partner

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