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Ain't Misbehavin'
Tour
The New FATS WALLER Musical Show
Opening Date
May 08, 1979
Closing Date
Feb 15, 1981
Musical
Revue
Original
National Tour
Open Date: May 08, 1979
Close Date: Feb 15, 1981
Closed Flag: Y
Is Final Week: 1
ABOUT THIS PRODUCTION
The credits for this production have not yet been completed or verified.
People
Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Replacements
Produced by
Emanuel Azenberg
,
Dasha Epstein
,
The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President)
,
Jane Gaynor
and
Ron Dante
Music by
Thomas "Fats" Waller
; Based on an idea by
Murray Horwitz
and
Richard Maltby, Jr.
; Music orchestrated by
Luther Henderson
; Music arranged by
Luther Henderson
; Vocal arrangements by
William Elliott
; 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
Conceived by
Richard Maltby, Jr.
; Directed by
Richard Maltby, Jr.
; Musical Numbers Staged by
Arthur Faria
; Associate Director:
Murray Horwitz
Scenic Design by
John Lee Beatty
; Costume Design by
Randy Barcelo
; Lighting Design by
Pat Collins
Gail Boggs
Performer
Clent Bowers
Performer
David Cameron
Performer
Adrienne West
Performer
Terri White
Performer
Pianist:
Linda Twine
and
John McMinn
Cast
Celeste Annette
Performer
Ms. Heaven
Performer
Leilani Jones
Performer
Jul 22, 1980 - Aug 03, 1980
Michele McCain
Performer
Carol McGill
Performer
Adjora Faith McMillan
Performer
Milton Craig Nealy
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
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
)
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Warfield Theatre
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Jul 22, 1980 - Aug 03, 1980
Neal S. Blaisdell Center Concert Hall
Honolulu, HI
Jun 27, 1980 - Jun 29, 1980
Des Moines Civic Center
Des Moines, IA
Jun 24, 1980 - Jun 26, 1980
Oscar Mayer Theatre
Madison, WI
Jun 10, 1980 - Jun 22, 1980
Orpheum Theatre
Minneapolis, MN
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Clowes Memorial Hall
Indianapolis, IN
May 18, 1980 - May 18, 1980
Carl Perkins Civic Center
Jackson, TN
Apr 29, 1980 - May 11, 1980
Symphony Hall
Atlanta, GA
Apr 14, 1980 - Apr 19, 1980
Macauley Theatre
Louisville, KY
Apr 04, 1980 - Apr 13, 1980
Taft Theatre
Cincinnati, OH
Mar 21, 1980 - Mar 22, 1980
UNC Chapel Hill Memorial Hall
Chapel Hill, NC
Mar 07, 1980 - Mar 08, 1980
Clemens Center
Elmira, NY
Feb 05, 1980 - Feb 10, 1980
Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre
Orlando, FL
Jan 30, 1980 - Feb 03, 1980
Mahaffey Theater For The Perf. Arts
St. Petersburg, FL
Jan 28, 1980 - Jan 29, 1980
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Sarasota, FL
Jan 22, 1980 - Jan 27, 1980
Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts: Moran Theatre
Jacksonville, FL
Dec 26, 1979 - Jan 06, 1980
New Orleans Theatre Of The Perf. Arts
New Orleans, LA
Dec 04, 1979 - Dec 04, 1979
Municipal Auditorium
Austin, TX
Dec 04, 1979 - Dec 04, 1979
Moody Civic Center
Galveston, TX
Nov 22, 1979 - Nov 25, 1979
Civic Center Music Hall
Oklahoma City, OK
Nov 15, 1979 - Nov 15, 1979
Popejoy Hall
Albuquerque, NM
Oct 23, 1979 - Oct 23, 1979
First Interstate Center for the Arts
Spokane, WA
Oct 17, 1979 - Oct 21, 1979
Orpheum Theatre
Vancouver, BC
Oct 15, 1979 - Oct 16, 1979
The Royal Theatre
Victoria, BC
Oct 12, 1979 - Oct 13, 1979
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Calgary, AB
Oct 10, 1979 - Oct 11, 1979
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Edmonton, AB
Oct 06, 1979 - Oct 08, 1979
Conexus Arts Centre
Regina, SK
Oct 02, 1979 - Oct 05, 1979
Centennial Hall Saskatoon
Saskatoon, SK
Sep 18, 1979 - Sep 23, 1979
National Arts Centre: Southam Hall
Ottawa, ON
Sep 11, 1979 - Sep 16, 1979
Place Des Arts
Montreal, QC
Sep 05, 1979 - Sep 09, 1979
Bushnell
Hartford, CT
Aug 03, 1979 - Sep 01, 1979
Shubert Theatre at the Boch Center
Boston, MA
May 08, 1979 - Jul 08, 1979
Coconut Grove Playhouse
Miami, FL
People
Songs
Tour Stops
Production Staff
Opening Night Cast
Replacements
Produced by
Emanuel Azenberg
,
Dasha Epstein
,
The Shubert Organization (Gerald Schoenfeld: Chairman; Bernard B. Jacobs: President)
,
Jane Gaynor
and
Ron Dante
Music by
Thomas "Fats" Waller
; Based on an idea by
Murray Horwitz
and
Richard Maltby, Jr.
; Music orchestrated by
Luther Henderson
; Music arranged by
Luther Henderson
; Vocal arrangements by
William Elliott
; 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
Conceived by
Richard Maltby, Jr.
; Directed by
Richard Maltby, Jr.
; Musical Numbers Staged by
Arthur Faria
; Associate Director:
Murray Horwitz
Scenic Design by
John Lee Beatty
; Costume Design by
Randy Barcelo
; Lighting Design by
Pat Collins
Gail Boggs
Performer
Clent Bowers
Performer
David Cameron
Performer
Adrienne West
Performer
Terri White
Performer
Pianist:
Linda Twine
and
John McMinn
Cast
Celeste Annette
Performer
Ms. Heaven
Performer
Leilani Jones
Performer
Jul 22, 1980 - Aug 03, 1980
Michele McCain
Performer
Carol McGill
Performer
Adjora Faith McMillan
Performer
Milton Craig Nealy
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
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
)
Past
Filter by:
City
Engagement Dates
Theatre
City and State
Feb 14, 1981 - Feb 15, 1981
Eastman Theater
Rochester, NY
Feb 07, 1981 - Feb 07, 1981
E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall
Akron, OH
Feb 04, 1981 - Feb 04, 1981
Kirkland Fine Arts Center
Decatur, IL
Feb 03, 1981 - Feb 03, 1981
Braden Auditorium
Normal, IL
Jan 30, 1981 - Jan 31, 1981
Hancher Auditorium
Iowa City, IA
Jan 22, 1981 - Jan 22, 1981
Wharton Center for the Performing Arts
East Lansing, MI
Jan 18, 1981 - Jan 18, 1981
Pershing Auditorium
Lincoln, NE
Dec 16, 1980 - Jan 03, 1981
Parker Playhouse
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Dec 11, 1980 - Dec 14, 1980
The Playhouse on Rodney Square
Wilmington, DE
Dec 08, 1980 - Dec 08, 1980
Count Basie Theatre
Red Bank, NJ
Nov 21, 1980 - Nov 23, 1980
Montgomery County's Memorial Hall
Dayton, OH
Nov 11, 1980 - Nov 11, 1980
Emens Auditorium
Muncie, IN
Nov 07, 1980 - Nov 08, 1980
Morris Performing Arts Center
South Bend, IN
Nov 03, 1980 - Nov 03, 1980
West High School Auditorium
Green Bay, WI
Oct 14, 1980 - Oct 19, 1980
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Vancouver, BC
Sep 30, 1980 - Oct 02, 1980
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Calgary, AB
Sep 16, 1980 - Sep 21, 1980
National Arts Centre: Southam Hall
Ottawa, ON
Sep 09, 1980 - Sep 14, 1980
Place Des Arts
Montreal, QC
Sep 02, 1980 - Sep 07, 1980
Heinz Hall
Pittsburgh, PA
Aug 05, 1980 - Aug 10, 1980
Warfield Theatre
San Francisco, CA
Jul 22, 1980 - Aug 03, 1980
Neal S. Blaisdell Center Concert Hall
Honolulu, HI
Jun 27, 1980 - Jun 29, 1980
Des Moines Civic Center
Des Moines, IA
Jun 24, 1980 - Jun 26, 1980
Oscar Mayer Theatre
Madison, WI
Jun 10, 1980 - Jun 22, 1980
Orpheum Theatre
Minneapolis, MN
Jun 03, 1980 - Jun 07, 1980
Clowes Memorial Hall
Indianapolis, IN
May 18, 1980 - May 18, 1980
Carl Perkins Civic Center
Jackson, TN
Apr 29, 1980 - May 11, 1980
Symphony Hall
Atlanta, GA
Apr 14, 1980 - Apr 19, 1980
Macauley Theatre
Louisville, KY
Apr 04, 1980 - Apr 13, 1980
Taft Theatre
Cincinnati, OH
Mar 21, 1980 - Mar 22, 1980
UNC Chapel Hill Memorial Hall
Chapel Hill, NC
Mar 07, 1980 - Mar 08, 1980
Clemens Center
Elmira, NY
Feb 05, 1980 - Feb 10, 1980
Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre
Orlando, FL
Jan 30, 1980 - Feb 03, 1980
Mahaffey Theater For The Perf. Arts
St. Petersburg, FL
Jan 28, 1980 - Jan 29, 1980
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Sarasota, FL
Jan 22, 1980 - Jan 27, 1980
Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts: Moran Theatre
Jacksonville, FL
Dec 26, 1979 - Jan 06, 1980
New Orleans Theatre Of The Perf. Arts
New Orleans, LA
Dec 04, 1979 - Dec 04, 1979
Municipal Auditorium
Austin, TX
Dec 04, 1979 - Dec 04, 1979
Moody Civic Center
Galveston, TX
Nov 22, 1979 - Nov 25, 1979
Civic Center Music Hall
Oklahoma City, OK
Nov 15, 1979 - Nov 15, 1979
Popejoy Hall
Albuquerque, NM
Oct 23, 1979 - Oct 23, 1979
First Interstate Center for the Arts
Spokane, WA
Oct 17, 1979 - Oct 21, 1979
Orpheum Theatre
Vancouver, BC
Oct 15, 1979 - Oct 16, 1979
The Royal Theatre
Victoria, BC
Oct 12, 1979 - Oct 13, 1979
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Calgary, AB
Oct 10, 1979 - Oct 11, 1979
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Edmonton, AB
Oct 06, 1979 - Oct 08, 1979
Conexus Arts Centre
Regina, SK
Oct 02, 1979 - Oct 05, 1979
Centennial Hall Saskatoon
Saskatoon, SK
Sep 18, 1979 - Sep 23, 1979
National Arts Centre: Southam Hall
Ottawa, ON
Sep 11, 1979 - Sep 16, 1979
Place Des Arts
Montreal, QC
Sep 05, 1979 - Sep 09, 1979
Bushnell
Hartford, CT
Aug 03, 1979 - Sep 01, 1979
Shubert Theatre at the Boch Center
Boston, MA
May 08, 1979 - Jul 08, 1979
Coconut Grove Playhouse
Miami, FL
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