Ain’t Misbehavin’

Musical

Writers: Thomas "Fats" Waller Murray Horwitz Richard Maltby, Jr.

Overview

Show Information

Category
Musical
Number of Acts
2
Tony Award®
Best Musical 1978
First Produced
1978
Genres
Jukebox/Revue
Settings
Simple/No Set
Time & Place
1930s
Cast Size
small
Orchestra Size
Small
Dancing
Some Dance
Ideal for
College/University, Community Theatre, Ensemble Cast, High School, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Small Cast
Casting Notes
Mostly female cast
Includes adult, young adult characters

Synopsis

The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s comes to life in the three-time Tony award-winning musical revue, Ain't Misbehavin’. Join five performers on a journey through the timeless music of Thomas “Fats” Waller. You’ll be jumpin’ and jivin’ with memorable songs such as “Honeysuckle Rose”, “Ain’t Misbehavin’”, “Black and Blue”, “This Joint is Jumpin’ ” and “I’ve Got a Feeling I’m Falling.” One of the most popular, well-crafted revues of all time, the sometimes sassy, sometimes sultry, has moments of devastating beauty that is simply unforgettable.

Lead Characters


  • Guide written by
  • Jacquelyn Whitaker

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