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Ain't Misbehavin'

by Thomas "Fats" Waller and Richard Maltby, Jr.

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Named after the 1929 Fats Waller song, Ain’t Misbehavin’ is a musical revue tribute to the black musicians of the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s and '30s.

: Composer
Thomas "Fats" Waller

: Concept
Richard Maltby, Jr.

: Concept
Murray Horwitz

Premiere
1988

Broadway Premiere

Theatre: Longacre Theatre, Plymouth Theatre, Belasco Theatre

Opening Night: May 9, 1978

Total Performances: 1,604

Original Cast: Nell Carter, André De Shields, Armelia McQueen, Ken Page, Charlaine Woodard

Director: Richard Maltby, Jr.

Choreographer: Arthur Faria

Producer: Emanuel Azenberg, Dasha Epstein, The Shubert Organization, Jane Gaynor and Ron Dante

Orchestrations: Luther Henderson

Scenic Design: John Lee Beatty

Costume Design: Randy Barcelo

Lighting Design: Pat Collins

1988 Broadway Revival

Theatre: Ambassador Theatre

Opening Night: Aug 15, 1988

Total Performances: 176

Original Cast: Nell Carter, André De Shields, Armelia McQueen, Ken Page, Charlaine Woodard

Director: Richard Maltby, Jr.

Choreographer: Arthur Faria

Producer: The Shubert Organization, Emanuel Azenberg, Dasha Epstein and Roger Berlind

Scenic Design: John Lee Beatty

Costume Design: Randy Barcelo

Lighting Design: Pat Collins

Musical Numbers

Ain't Misbehavin'

Lookin' Good but Feelin' Bad

'T Ain't Nobody's Bizness

Honeysuckle Rose

Squeeze Me

Handful of Keys

I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling

How Ya Baby

Jitterbug Waltz

Ladies Who Sing with the Band

Yacht Club Swing

When the Nylons Bloom Again

Cash for Your Trash

Off-Time

The Joint is Jumpin'

Spreadin' Rhythm Around

Lounging at the Waldorf

The Viper's Drag

Mean to Me

Your Feet's Too Big

That Ain't Right

Keepin' Out of Mischief Now

Find Out What They Like

Fat and Greasy

Black and Blue

I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter

Two Sleepy People

I've Got my Fingers Crossed

I Can't Give You Anything but Love

It's a Sin to Tell a Lie

Honeysuckle Band

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CDs

: Original Broadway Cast Album

: 2009 Broadway Revival Cast Album

Sheetmusic

: Vocal Selections

Other

1978 Tony Award Nominations

Best Musical
Best Featured Actress in a Musical - Nell Carter
Best Direction of a Musical
Best Featured Actress in a Musical - Charlaine Woodard
Best Choreography

1978 Theatre World Award Nominations

Nell Carter
Armelia McQueen

1978 Drama Desk Award Nominations

Outstanding Musical
Outstanding Actor in a Musical - Ken Page
Outstanding Actress in a Musical - Nell Carter
Outstanding Actor in a Musical - André De Shields
Outstanding Actress in a Musical - Charlaine Woodard
Outstanding Choreography