How well do you know the musical revue Ain't Misbehavin'? Named after the famous Fats Waller song, this captivating show brought the Harlem Renaissance to life on stage. Test your knowledge of the iconic performances, its original cast, and the show's journey from Broadway to the West End. Dive into fun trivia about this beloved celebration of 1920s and 1930s jazz culture.
International Productions
- Ain't Misbehavin' was also staged in London's West End, opening at Her Majesty's Theatre on March 22, 1979.
Musical Composition
- Ain't Misbehavin' is named after the popular song by Fats Waller, 'Ain't Misbehavin''.
- Luther Henderson, who arranged and orchestrated the music for Ain't Misbehavin', also performed as the original pianist in the production.
Notable Tours
- The 30th anniversary national tour of Ain't Misbehavin', beginning in November 2008, starred American Idol contestants Frenchie Davis, Trenyce Cobbins, and winner Ruben Studdard.
Production Facts
- The musical Ain't Misbehavin' originally opened as a cabaret performance at the Manhattan Theatre Club on February 8, 1978.
- Ain't Misbehavin' was inspired by the glamorous Manhattan nightclubs of the 1920s and 1930s, like the Cotton Club and the Savoy Ballroom.
- The original Broadway production of Ain't Misbehavin' transferred between three theaters and closed on February 21, 1982, after 1,604 performances.
- The original Broadway cast of Ain't Misbehavin' included notable performers such as Nell Carter and André DeShields.
- A special broadcast of Ain't Misbehavin' featuring the original Broadway cast aired on NBC on June 21, 1982.
- The 1988 Broadway revival of Ain't Misbehavin' reunited the original director, choreographer, and cast and ran for 176 performances at the Ambassador Theatre.
