Ain't Misbehavin'

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.

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.

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

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