Ain't Misbehavin'
Assembled under the expert eye of director/lyricist, Richard Maltby, Jr., Ain't Misbehavin' is one of the most popular, well-crafted revues of all time and winner of the 1978 Tony Award for Best Musical.
The inimitable Thomas "Fats" Waller rose to international fame during the Golden Age of the Cotton Club and that jumpin' new beat, swing music. Although not quite a biography, Ain't Misbehavin' evokes the delightful humor and infectious energy of this American original as a versatile cast struts, strums and sings the songs that he made famous in a career that ranged from uptown clubs to downtown Tin Pan Alley to Hollywood and concert stages in the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Featuring five triple-threat actors and a unit set, Ain't Misbehavin' provides the perfect opportunity to deliver a smash hit while minimizing resources. The intoxicating music of Fats Waller will delight and energize audiences as well as provide great insight into a vibrant time in American history and music.
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Songs
Ain't Misbehavin'
Honeysuckle Rose
Squeeze Me
Handful of Keys
I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling
How Ya Baby
The Jitterbug Waltz
The 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
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Concert Selections for Ain't Misbehavin'
MTI is pleased to provide the pre-approved rental materials of select songs for your symphonic concert performance. Please note, MTI is unable to grant the necessary Performance Rights with this material rental. The Performance Rights needed must be obtained separately through the individual song’s respective small rights agency such as ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC. Please email concerts@mtishows.com with any questions.
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.