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Opened: May 9, 1978
Closing: February 21, 1982

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Wake Up With BWW 4/14: Neil Patrick Harris Joins Encores! INTO THE WOODS, and More!
by - Apr 14, 2022


Today's top stories include a casting change for the upcoming City Center Encores! production of Into The Woods. Neil Patrick Harris will be replacing the previously announced Christian Borle in the role of The Baker. Plus, read the reviews for To My Girls at Second Stage and Harmony at National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene!

Casts Announced for AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' and ANDY WARHOL IN IRAN at BSC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 13, 2022


Barrington Stage Company has announced casting for the first two shows of its 2022 season: the 1978 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Ain’t Misbehavin’: The Fats Waller Musical Show, and the world premiere play, Andy Warhol in Iran by Brent Askari (BSC’s American Underground) which opens the St. Germain Stage from June 2-25.

Richard Maltby To Direct A Starry Cast Of NOBLE FAMILY
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 23, 2022


Richard Maltby will direct a starry cast of NOBLE FAMILY. The performance is set for March 3, 2022.

CVRep Presents CLOSER THAN EVER, A Musical Revue
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2022


Following a successful run of CVRep's second play of the season, Life X 3, the playhouse continues its season of Hopes, Dreams, and Expectations 2021-2022 with Closer Than Ever, a musical revue directed by Ron Celona, with music by David Shire, lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr., and musical direction by Scott Storr.

CVRep Presents CLOSER THAN EVER, A Musical Revue
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2022


Following a successful run of CVRep's second play of the season, Life X 3, the playhouse continues its season of Hopes, Dreams, and Expectations 2021-2022 with Closer Than Ever, a musical revue directed by Ron Celona, with music by David Shire, lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr., and musical direction by Scott Storr.

BWW Previews: CLOSER THAN EVER at CVRep
by Kay Kudukis - Feb 15, 2022


Following a successful run of CVRep's second play of the season, Life X 3, the playhouse continues its season of Hopes, Dreams, and Expectations 2021-2022 with Closer Than Ever, a musical revue directed by Ron Celona, with music by David Shire, lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr., and musical direction by Scott Storr. The cast includes four actors with impeccable musical theater credentials: Michael Bullard, Jeffrey Landman, Janna Cardia, and Julie Garnyé. Tickets and subscriptions are on sale now at www.cvrep.org or call the box-office at (760)-296-2996 ext. 115.

The Charleston Light Opera Guild Presents AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' in June
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2022


Ain't Misbehavin' is a sassy, sultry musical celebration of legendary jazz great, Fats Waller. Thomas 'Fats' Waller rose to international fame during the Golden Age of the Cotton Club and that jumpin' new beat of swing music.

ONCE, SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD and More Announced for Centre Stage 2022- 2023 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 28, 2022


Centre Stage has announced its 2022-2023 Season as well as a long-awaited rebrand.

A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', and More Set For Barrington Stage Company's 2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 25, 2022


Barrington Stage Company will produce a 2022 season that will feature two Tony Award-winning musicals, a Pulitzer Prize-winning play, four world premieres and one of the true absurdist masterpieces of 20th century theatre.

Westport Country Playhouse Changes Date Of FAMILY FUN DAY Due To Weather Forecast
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2021


Westport Country Playhouse has changed the date of “Family Fun Day” to Sunday, October 31, from 11 to 3 p.m., due to inclement weather forecast for October 30, the previously announced date. “Family Fun Day” features activities for kids, treats, food trucks, community food drive, beer tastings, and costume parade for kids and dogs.

Westport Country Playhouse to Host Family Fun Day on October 30th
by Gigi Gervais - Oct 16, 2021


Westport Country Playhouse announced they will host a Family Fun Day on Saturday, October 30, 12 to 4 p.m.

Liz Mikel Celebrates 30 Anniversary at Dallas Theater Center
by Lorens Portalatin - Sep 27, 2021


Dallas Theater Center (DTC) celebrates 30 years with one of the city's most talented actors, Liz Mikel. She made her debut on the DTC mainstage in 1991, appearing in A Midsummer Night's Dream. Since then, Mikel has been featured in multiple DTC productions and currently features in Cake Ladies at the Dee & Charles Wyly Theatre as Tweedy-Bird, a character written specifically for her.

Westport Country Playhouse Announces 2022 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2021


Westport Country Playhouse announces its upcoming 92nd Season, from April to November 2022, featuring five productions, staged before a live audience, under the artistic direction of Mark Lamos. “The season will make you feel, think, and spark conversation,” said Lamos.

BWW Review: AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Pioneer Theatre Company is a Euphoric Celebration
by Tyler Hinton - Sep 13, 2021


Pioneer Theatre Company’s professional production of AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ is billed as a joyous, feel-good celebration of live theatre, and it doesn’t disappoint. As Equity actors solemnly return to PTC’s stage after an 18-month absence, they elicit tender emotions that eventually explode in elation.

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Opens Next Weekend at Pioneer Theatre Company
by Stephi Wild - Aug 31, 2021


Rowdy and fun, AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' is our joyous celebration of the return of theatre. Closed since March 2020, Pioneer Theatre Company (PTC) opens with Ain't Misbehavin' on September 10, 2021 through September 25, 2021. It will be presented scripts-in-hand, as a concert musical but fully staged with the orchestra on stage.

Photos: First look at Trinity Theatre Company's AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'
by Jerri Shafer - Jul 16, 2021


Get ready to be transported back to the 1920s. Come see the amazing show Ain't Misbehavin. 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. 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 Fat’s Waller 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. Performances run July 16th and 17th, 2021, 7:00 pm at District West, 145 North 5th St., Columbus, OH. Both performances are sold out but a few tickets will be available first come first serve at the door.

Virginia Repertory Theatre Announces 2021-2022 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2021


The long intermission is over, and Virginia Repertory Theatre is ready to welcome patrons and friends back for our 2021-2022 Signature Season. The season is filled with powerful stories, incredible musicals and compelling plays that will inspire resilience and hope as we celebrate reopening.

Memorial Day JAMIE DEROY & FRIENDS Presents Songs From Tony Award Winning Musicals Part 3
by Stephen Mosher - May 26, 2021


It's Tony season every day for Jamie deRoy but for her viewers the Tony's will be topic on Monday, May 31st

BWW Review: AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Omaha Community Playhouse
by Analisa Swerczek - May 22, 2021


If you find yourself looking for a night out on the town with lights, dancing, and a whole lot of swing and jazz, Omaha Community Playhouse’s production of Ain’t Misbehavin’ is the place to be.

Westport Country Playhouse Receives NEA Grant
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2021


Westport Country Playhouse has been approved for a $10,000 Grant for Arts Projects Award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support the musical, “Ain't Misbehavin,” set to take the Playhouse stage during the 2022 Season, co-produced with Barrington Stage.

CAMILLE A. BROWN - A GLIMPSE BEHIND THE CURTAIN Next Up on MTC's Snapshot Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 10, 2021


Manhattan Theatre Club is continuing MTC’s virtual Snapshot Series with Camille A. Brown – A Glimpse Behind The Curtain, streaming Thursday, May 20 – Sunday, May 23 only. Conceived and created by Tony Award nominee Brown, the piece is filmed and edited by Bowie Alexander, with a prologue and original music by Daryl Waters.

VIDEO: On This Day, May 9- AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - May 9, 2021


On this day in 1978, the musical revue Ain't Misbehavin' opened on Broadway!

West Valley Arts Brings The Music Of 'Fats' Waller To Life With AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 20, 2021


West Valley Arts presents Ain't Misbehavin': The Fats Waller Musical Show, running from April 22 - May 15, 2021 at the West Valley Performing Arts Center (formerly Harman Theatre).

Student Blog: Zodiac Signs of Tony-Nominated Musicals
by Student Blogger: Madison Moore - Mar 22, 2021


The criteria are that these shows have been nominated for Best Musical from the 3rd Tony Awards (the ceremony that started the Best Musical category) in 1949 to the nominations of what will now be the 74th Tony Awards in 2021. I will be determining their signs based upon their Broadway premiere date. With those rules in mind, here we go!

BWW CD Review: Avery Sommers YOU'RE GONNA HEAR FROM ME Should Be Heard
by Stephen Mosher - Mar 20, 2021


A mixture of classic songs and modern sounds, this album from Avery Sommers is a lovely way to spend an evening.

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