Ain't Misbehavin'

A sassy, sultry musical celebration of legendary jazz great, Fats Waller.

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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Concert Selections for Ain't Misbehavin'

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AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'

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Ain't Misbehavin'

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
Thomas "Fats" Waller

Harry Brooks

Lyrics by
Andy Razaf

Arranged by
Jeffrey Gutcheon, William Elliott

Orchestrated by
Luther Henderson

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Starting Key
E♭
Estimated duration
3 min 40 sec
Instrumentation
(2x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (6x) VOCAL BOOK, (1x) REED 1 (Tacet), (1x) REED 2 (Tacet), (1x) TRUMPET (Tacet), (1x) TROMBONE (Tacet), (1x) BASS, (1x) DRUMS (Tacet)
HONEYSUCKLE ROSE

From
Ain't Misbehavin'

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
Thomas "Fats" Waller

Lyrics by
Andy Razaf

Orchestrated by
Luther Henderson

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Starting Key
F

Estimated duration
3 min 58 sec
Instrumentation
(3x) PIANO/CONDUCTOR SCORE, (1x) BASS, (1x) DRUMS
KEEPIN' OUT OF MISCHIEF

From
Ain't Misbehavin'

First Performance Fee:
$175
Each Additional Performance:
$100

Music by
FATS WALLER

Lyrics by
FATS WALLER

Orchestrated by
LUTHER HENDERSON

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Arrangement Details
Song Type: Show Extraction
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.

Arranged for
1 FEMALE VOICE

Starting Key
G

Estimated duration
2 min 00 sec
Instrumentation

1 Clarinet, 1 Tenor Sax, 1 Trumpet, 1 Trombone, 1 Bass, 1 Drum, 2 Piano/Conductor

Show Essentials

Music by

Thomas "Fats" Waller

Conceived by

Richard Maltby, Jr.

Murray Horwitz

Lyrics by

Various

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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

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'

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

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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