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Ain't Misbehavin'
The New FATS WALLER Musical Show
Musical
Revue
Original
Broadway
Opening Date
May 09, 1978
Closing Date
Feb 21, 1982
1st Preview
Apr 28, 1978
1st Preview
Apr 28, 1978
Previews
14
Performances
1,604
Musical
Revue
Original
Broadway
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Open Date: May 09, 1978
Close Date: Feb 21, 1982
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ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
Theatres
Longacre Theatre
(May 09, 1978 - Jan 28, 1979)
Plymouth Theatre
(Jan 29, 1979 - Jan 24, 1981)
Belasco Theatre
(Jan 26, 1981 - Feb 21, 1982)
People
Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Replacements
Theatre Owned / Operated by
The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President)
Produced by
Emanuel Azenberg
,
Dasha Epstein
,
The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President)
,
Jane Gaynor
and
Ron Dante
Originally produced by
Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Managing Director)
Music by
Thomas "Fats" Waller
; Featuring songs by
Porter Grainger
,
Everett Robbins
,
Jimmy McHugh
,
Roy Turk
,
Fred E. Ahlert
,
Ada Benson
,
Fred Fisher
,
Nat "King" Cole
,
Charlie Johnson
,
Hoagy Carmichael
,
Billy Mayhew
,
Harry Brooks
,
Harry Link
and
Herman Autry
; Featuring songs with lyrics by
Andy Razaf
,
Lester A. Santly
,
Porter Grainger
,
Everett Robbins
,
Richard Maltby, Jr.
,
Murray Horwitz
,
Billy Rose
,
Clarence Williams
,
J. C. Johnson
,
George Marion, Jr.
,
Ed Kirkeby
,
Ted Koehler
,
Roy Turk
,
Fred E. Ahlert
,
Ada Benson
,
Fred Fisher
,
Nat "King" Cole
,
Charlie Johnson
,
Joe Young
,
Frank Loesser
,
Dorothy Fields
,
Billy Mayhew
and
Marty Grosz
; Music orchestrated by
Luther Henderson
; Music arranged by
Luther Henderson
; Vocal arrangements by
William Elliott
and
Jeffrey Gutcheon
Based on an idea by
Richard Maltby, Jr.
and
Murray Horwitz
; Conceived and Directed by
Richard Maltby, Jr.
; Musical Staging by
Arthur Faria
; Associate Director:
Murray Horwitz
Scenic Design by
John Lee Beatty
; Costume Design by
Randy Barcelo
; Lighting Design by
Pat Collins
; Sound Design by
Otts Munderloh
; Asst. to Mr. Beatty:
David Potts
; Asst. to Ms. Collins:
Jeremy Johnson
General Manager:
Jose Véga
; Company Manager:
Maurice Schaded
Production Stage Manager:
Richard Evans
; Stage Manager:
D. W. Koehler
; Technical Coordinator:
Arthur Siccardi
Musical Supervisor:
Luther Henderson
; Musical Coordinator:
Earl Shendell
Casting:
Johnson-Liff Associates
; Press Representative:
Bill Evans
and
Mark Hunter
; Advertising:
Ash / LeDonne
; Photographer:
Martha Swope
Nell Carter
Performer
André De Shields
Performer
Armelia McQueen
Performer
Ken Page
Performer
Charlaine Woodard
Performer
Standby:
Judy Gibson
(Performer),
Yolanda Graves
(Performer) and
Irving Lee
(Performer)
Longacre Theatre
(May 09, 1978 - Jan 28, 1979)
Cast
Hank Jones
Performer
Frank Owens
Performer
Standby:
Gail Boggs
(Performer),
Shezwae Powell
(Performer) and
Jozella Reed
(Performer)
Plymouth Theatre
(Jan 29, 1979 - Jan 24, 1981)
Cast
Debbie Allen
Replaced Charlaine Woodard
Performer
Teresa Bowers
Replaced Armelia McQueen
Performer
Yvette Freeman
Replaced Nell Carter
Performer
Adriane Lenox
Replaced Charlaine Woodard
Performer
George Merritt
Performer
Ken Prymus
Replaced Ken Page
Performer
Roz Ryan
Replaced Nell Carter
Performer
Avery Sommers
Replaced Nell Carter
Performer
Zoe Walker
Replaced Nell Carter
Performer
Alan Weeks
Replaced Andre De Shields
Performer
Belasco Theatre
(Jan 26, 1981 - Feb 21, 1982)
Theatre Owned / Operated by
The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President)
Assistant Manager:
Bruce Birkenhead
Production Supervisor:
Clint Spencer
Press Representative:
Howard Atlee
; Dance Captain:
Wendy Stuart
Cast
Jason Booker
Performer
Loretta Bowers
Performer
Teresa Bowers
Performer
Adriane Lenox
Performer
Lonnie McNeil
Replaced Alan Weeks
Performer
Ken Prymus
Performer
Roz Ryan
Performer
Alan Weeks
Performer
Standby:
Annie Joe Edwards
(Performer),
Ellia English
(Performer),
Ms. Heaven
(Performer),
George Merritt
(Performer) and
Eric Riley
(Performer)
Songs
music by
Thomas "Fats" Waller
(Unless otherwise noted)
Act 1
Ain't Misbehavin'
(music by
Harry Brooks
and
Thomas "Fats" Waller
; lyrics by
Andy Razaf
)
Lookin' Good But Feeling Bad
(lyrics by
Lester A. Santly
)
T Ain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do
(music by
Porter Grainger
and
Everett Robbins
; lyrics by
Porter Grainger
,
Murray Horwitz
,
Richard Maltby, Jr.
and
Everett Robbins
)
Honeysuckle Rose
(lyrics by
Andy Razaf
)
Squeeze Me
(lyrics by
Clarence Williams
)
Handful of Keys
(lyrics by
Marty Grosz
,
Murray Horwitz
and
Richard Maltby, Jr.
)
I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling
(music by
Harry Link
and
Thomas "Fats" Waller
; lyrics by
Billy Rose
)
How Ya Baby
(lyrics by
J. C. Johnson
)
The Jitterbug Waltz
(lyrics by
Richard Maltby, Jr.
)
The Ladies Who Sing with the Band
(lyrics by
George Marion, Jr.
)
Yacht Club Swing
(music by
Herman Autry
and
Thomas "Fats" Waller
; lyrics by
J. C. Johnson
)
When the Nylons Bloom Again
(lyrics by
George Marion, Jr.
)
Cash for Your Trash
(lyrics by
Ed Kirkeby
)
Off-Time
(music by
Harry Brooks
and
Thomas "Fats" Waller
; lyrics by
Andy Razaf
)
The Joint Is Jumpin'
(lyrics by
J. C. Johnson
and
Andy Razaf
)
Act 2
Spreadin' Rhythm Around
(music by
Jimmy McHugh
; lyrics by
Ted Koehler
and
Richard Maltby, Jr.
)
Lounging at the Waldorf
(lyrics by
Richard Maltby, Jr.
)
The Viper's Drag
The Reefer Song
Mean to Me
(music by
Fred E. Ahlert
and
Roy Turk
; lyrics by
Fred E. Ahlert
and
Roy Turk
)
Your Feet's Too Big
(music by
Ada Benson
and
Fred Fisher
; lyrics by
Ada Benson
and
Fred Fisher
)
That Ain't Right
(music by
Nat "King" Cole
; lyrics by
Nat "King" Cole
,
Murray Horwitz
and
Richard Maltby, Jr.
)
Keepin' Out of Mischief Now
(lyrics by
Andy Razaf
)
Find Out What They Like (and How They Like It)
(lyrics by
Andy Razaf
)
Fat and Greasy
(music by
Porter Grainger
and
Charlie Johnson
; lyrics by
Porter Grainger
and
Charlie Johnson
)
Black and Blue
(music by
Harry Brooks
and
Thomas "Fats" Waller
; lyrics by
Andy Razaf
)
I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter
(music by
Fred E. Ahlert
; lyrics by
Joe Young
)
Two Sleepy People
(music by
Hoagy Carmichael
; lyrics by
Frank Loesser
)
I've Got My Fingers Crossed
(music by
Jimmy McHugh
; lyrics by
Ted Koehler
)
I Can't Give You Anything But Love
(music by
Jimmy McHugh
; lyrics by
Dorothy Fields
)
It's a Sin to Tell a Lie
(music by
Billy Mayhew
; lyrics by
Billy Mayhew
)
Honeysuckle Rose
(Reprise)
(lyrics by
Andy Razaf
)
Awards
Tony Award®
Best Musical
1978 Winner
Produced by
Emanuel Azenberg
,
Dasha Epstein
,
The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President)
,
Jane Gaynor
and
Ron Dante
Best Featured Actress in a Musical
1978 Winner
Nell Carter
Best Featured Actress in a Musical
1978 Nominee
Charlaine Woodard
Best Choreography
1978 Nominee
Musical Staging by
Arthur Faria
Best Direction of a Musical
1978 Winner
Directed by
Richard Maltby, Jr.
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding Musical
1978 Winner
Produced by
Emanuel Azenberg
,
Dasha Epstein
,
The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President)
,
Jane Gaynor
and
Ron Dante
Outstanding Actor in a Musical
1978 Winner
Ken Page
Outstanding Actor in a Musical
1978 Nominee
André De Shields
Outstanding Actress in a Musical
1978 Winner
Nell Carter
Outstanding Actress in a Musical
1978 Nominee
Charlaine Woodard
Outstanding Choreography
1978 Nominee
Musical Staging by
Arthur Faria
Theatre World
Award
1978 Recipient
Nell Carter
and
Armelia McQueen
Statistics
Season:
1981-82
1980-81
View Graph
Week Ending
Gross
% Gross Pot.
Attendance
% Capacity
# Previews
# Perf.
Statistics supplied are courtesy of
The Broadway League
.
Ain't Misbehavin' Statistics
1981-82 Season
1980-81 Season
GROSS
ATTENDANCE
Gross
Week Ending
Attendance
Week Ending
People
Songs
Awards
Statistics
Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Replacements
Theatre Owned / Operated by
The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President)
Produced by
Emanuel Azenberg
,
Dasha Epstein
,
The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President)
,
Jane Gaynor
and
Ron Dante
Originally produced by
Manhattan Theatre Club (Lynne Meadow, Artistic Director; Barry Grove, Managing Director)
Music by
Thomas "Fats" Waller
; Featuring songs by
Porter Grainger
,
Everett Robbins
,
Jimmy McHugh
,
Roy Turk
,
Fred E. Ahlert
,
Ada Benson
,
Fred Fisher
,
Nat "King" Cole
,
Charlie Johnson
,
Hoagy Carmichael
,
Billy Mayhew
,
Harry Brooks
,
Harry Link
and
Herman Autry
; Featuring songs with lyrics by
Andy Razaf
,
Lester A. Santly
,
Porter Grainger
,
Everett Robbins
,
Richard Maltby, Jr.
,
Murray Horwitz
,
Billy Rose
,
Clarence Williams
,
J. C. Johnson
,
George Marion, Jr.
,
Ed Kirkeby
,
Ted Koehler
,
Roy Turk
,
Fred E. Ahlert
,
Ada Benson
,
Fred Fisher
,
Nat "King" Cole
,
Charlie Johnson
,
Joe Young
,
Frank Loesser
,
Dorothy Fields
,
Billy Mayhew
and
Marty Grosz
; Music orchestrated by
Luther Henderson
; Music arranged by
Luther Henderson
; Vocal arrangements by
William Elliott
and
Jeffrey Gutcheon
Based on an idea by
Richard Maltby, Jr.
and
Murray Horwitz
; Conceived and Directed by
Richard Maltby, Jr.
; Musical Staging by
Arthur Faria
; Associate Director:
Murray Horwitz
Scenic Design by
John Lee Beatty
; Costume Design by
Randy Barcelo
; Lighting Design by
Pat Collins
; Sound Design by
Otts Munderloh
; Asst. to Mr. Beatty:
David Potts
; Asst. to Ms. Collins:
Jeremy Johnson
General Manager:
Jose Véga
; Company Manager:
Maurice Schaded
Production Stage Manager:
Richard Evans
; Stage Manager:
D. W. Koehler
; Technical Coordinator:
Arthur Siccardi
Musical Supervisor:
Luther Henderson
; Musical Coordinator:
Earl Shendell
Casting:
Johnson-Liff Associates
; Press Representative:
Bill Evans
and
Mark Hunter
; Advertising:
Ash / LeDonne
; Photographer:
Martha Swope
Nell Carter
Performer
André De Shields
Performer
Armelia McQueen
Performer
Ken Page
Performer
Charlaine Woodard
Performer
Standby:
Judy Gibson
(Performer),
Yolanda Graves
(Performer) and
Irving Lee
(Performer)
Longacre Theatre
(May 09, 1978 - Jan 28, 1979)
Cast
Hank Jones
Performer
Frank Owens
Performer
Standby:
Gail Boggs
(Performer),
Shezwae Powell
(Performer) and
Jozella Reed
(Performer)
Plymouth Theatre
(Jan 29, 1979 - Jan 24, 1981)
Cast
Debbie Allen
Replaced Charlaine Woodard
Performer
Teresa Bowers
Replaced Armelia McQueen
Performer
Yvette Freeman
Replaced Nell Carter
Performer
Adriane Lenox
Replaced Charlaine Woodard
Performer
George Merritt
Performer
Ken Prymus
Replaced Ken Page
Performer
Roz Ryan
Replaced Nell Carter
Performer
Avery Sommers
Replaced Nell Carter
Performer
Zoe Walker
Replaced Nell Carter
Performer
Alan Weeks
Replaced Andre De Shields
Performer
Belasco Theatre
(Jan 26, 1981 - Feb 21, 1982)
Theatre Owned / Operated by
The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President)
Assistant Manager:
Bruce Birkenhead
Production Supervisor:
Clint Spencer
Press Representative:
Howard Atlee
; Dance Captain:
Wendy Stuart
Cast
Jason Booker
Performer
Loretta Bowers
Performer
Teresa Bowers
Performer
Adriane Lenox
Performer
Lonnie McNeil
Replaced Alan Weeks
Performer
Ken Prymus
Performer
Roz Ryan
Performer
Alan Weeks
Performer
Standby:
Annie Joe Edwards
(Performer),
Ellia English
(Performer),
Ms. Heaven
(Performer),
George Merritt
(Performer) and
Eric Riley
(Performer)
music by
Thomas "Fats" Waller
(Unless otherwise noted)
Act 1
Ain't Misbehavin'
(music by
Harry Brooks
and
Thomas "Fats" Waller
; lyrics by
Andy Razaf
)
Lookin' Good But Feeling Bad
(lyrics by
Lester A. Santly
)
T Ain't Nobody's Biz-ness If I Do
(music by
Porter Grainger
and
Everett Robbins
; lyrics by
Porter Grainger
,
Murray Horwitz
,
Richard Maltby, Jr.
and
Everett Robbins
)
Honeysuckle Rose
(lyrics by
Andy Razaf
)
Squeeze Me
(lyrics by
Clarence Williams
)
Handful of Keys
(lyrics by
Marty Grosz
,
Murray Horwitz
and
Richard Maltby, Jr.
)
I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling
(music by
Harry Link
and
Thomas "Fats" Waller
; lyrics by
Billy Rose
)
How Ya Baby
(lyrics by
J. C. Johnson
)
The Jitterbug Waltz
(lyrics by
Richard Maltby, Jr.
)
The Ladies Who Sing with the Band
(lyrics by
George Marion, Jr.
)
Yacht Club Swing
(music by
Herman Autry
and
Thomas "Fats" Waller
; lyrics by
J. C. Johnson
)
When the Nylons Bloom Again
(lyrics by
George Marion, Jr.
)
Cash for Your Trash
(lyrics by
Ed Kirkeby
)
Off-Time
(music by
Harry Brooks
and
Thomas "Fats" Waller
; lyrics by
Andy Razaf
)
The Joint Is Jumpin'
(lyrics by
J. C. Johnson
and
Andy Razaf
)
Act 2
Spreadin' Rhythm Around
(music by
Jimmy McHugh
; lyrics by
Ted Koehler
and
Richard Maltby, Jr.
)
Lounging at the Waldorf
(lyrics by
Richard Maltby, Jr.
)
The Viper's Drag
The Reefer Song
Mean to Me
(music by
Fred E. Ahlert
and
Roy Turk
; lyrics by
Fred E. Ahlert
and
Roy Turk
)
Your Feet's Too Big
(music by
Ada Benson
and
Fred Fisher
; lyrics by
Ada Benson
and
Fred Fisher
)
That Ain't Right
(music by
Nat "King" Cole
; lyrics by
Nat "King" Cole
,
Murray Horwitz
and
Richard Maltby, Jr.
)
Keepin' Out of Mischief Now
(lyrics by
Andy Razaf
)
Find Out What They Like (and How They Like It)
(lyrics by
Andy Razaf
)
Fat and Greasy
(music by
Porter Grainger
and
Charlie Johnson
; lyrics by
Porter Grainger
and
Charlie Johnson
)
Black and Blue
(music by
Harry Brooks
and
Thomas "Fats" Waller
; lyrics by
Andy Razaf
)
I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter
(music by
Fred E. Ahlert
; lyrics by
Joe Young
)
Two Sleepy People
(music by
Hoagy Carmichael
; lyrics by
Frank Loesser
)
I've Got My Fingers Crossed
(music by
Jimmy McHugh
; lyrics by
Ted Koehler
)
I Can't Give You Anything But Love
(music by
Jimmy McHugh
; lyrics by
Dorothy Fields
)
It's a Sin to Tell a Lie
(music by
Billy Mayhew
; lyrics by
Billy Mayhew
)
Honeysuckle Rose
(Reprise)
(lyrics by
Andy Razaf
)
Tony Award®
Best Musical
1978 Winner
Produced by
Emanuel Azenberg
,
Dasha Epstein
,
The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President)
,
Jane Gaynor
and
Ron Dante
Best Featured Actress in a Musical
1978 Winner
Nell Carter
Best Featured Actress in a Musical
1978 Nominee
Charlaine Woodard
Best Choreography
1978 Nominee
Musical Staging by
Arthur Faria
Best Direction of a Musical
1978 Winner
Directed by
Richard Maltby, Jr.
Drama Desk Award
Outstanding Musical
1978 Winner
Produced by
Emanuel Azenberg
,
Dasha Epstein
,
The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President)
,
Jane Gaynor
and
Ron Dante
Outstanding Actor in a Musical
1978 Winner
Ken Page
Outstanding Actor in a Musical
1978 Nominee
André De Shields
Outstanding Actress in a Musical
1978 Winner
Nell Carter
Outstanding Actress in a Musical
1978 Nominee
Charlaine Woodard
Outstanding Choreography
1978 Nominee
Musical Staging by
Arthur Faria
Theatre World
Award
1978 Recipient
Nell Carter
and
Armelia McQueen
Season:
1981-82
1980-81
View Graph
Week Ending
Gross
% Gross Pot.
Attendance
% Capacity
# Previews
# Perf.
Statistics supplied are courtesy of
The Broadway League
.
Ain't Misbehavin' Statistics
1981-82 Season
1980-81 Season
GROSS
ATTENDANCE
Gross
Week Ending
Attendance
Week Ending
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