Ain't Misbehavin' Revival Tour 2008 - Articles Page 7

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Ain't Misbehavin' brings to life the world that the legendary Fats Waller lived in and largely represented: Harlem in the 1930's-the Golden Age of places like the Cotton Club and the Savoy Ballroom, of honky tonk dives along Lenox Avenue, of rent parties, of stride piano players and that new beat, swing.

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Ain't Misbehavin' - 2008 - US Tour Articles Page 7

Catalina Bar & Grill Presents 'A Birthday Tribute To Billie Holiday,' 4/25
by Jennie Mamary - Mar 18, 2012


Catalina Bar & Grill will present "A Birthday Tribute To Billie Holiday" starring Billie Holiday's pianist Corky Hale and singer Freda Payne, with Special Guest, singer Tricia Tahara for One Night Only!!! The performance will be presented on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 8:30 p.m. at Catalina Bar & Grill; 6725 West Sunset Boulevard (just east of North Highland Avenue); Los Angeles, CA 90028. There is $20 Cover Charge. Valet Parking is available.

Josephine Tonight Closes at MetroStage
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2012


Carolyn Griffin has announced that MetroStage will be presenting the premiere of a new musical, Josephine Tonight, with book and lyrics by Sherman Yellen, and music by Wally Harper, through Mar. 18, 2012.

D. Woods Leads AIN’T MISBEHAVIN At The Strand Thru 3/4
by TV News Desk - Mar 4, 2012


Atlanta Lyric Theatre today announced the casting for "Ain't Misbehavin'.

Boyd Gaines & Magaret Colin Join John Lithgow in MTC's THE COLUMNIST this Spring
by Jessica Lewis - Feb 21, 2012


Manhattan Theatre Club has announced that two time Drama Desk Award nominee Margaret Colin ("Gossip Girl," MTC's Defiance) and four time Tony Award winner Boyd Gaines (Gypsy, Contact) will join Tony and Emmy Award winner John Lithgow in the cast of the world premiere of THE COLUMNIST by Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner David Auburn, directed by Tony Award winner Daniel Sullivan.

D. Woods Leads AIN’T MISBEHAVIN At The Strand, Opens 2/17
by BWW News Desk - Feb 17, 2012


Atlanta Lyric Theatre today announced the casting for "Ain't Misbehavin'.

Upright Cabaret Presents THE TROUBADOURS 1/27
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2012


CHRIS ISAACSON has announced the performers for UPRIGHT CABARET's AMERICAN ICON SERIES' second show of their 3rd Season, THE TROUBADOURS, starring American Idol's JACKIE TOHN, MATT WOLPE (The Buddy Holly Story) YVETTE CASON (Dreamgirls, Play On!, Stormy Weather) and JAKE SIMPSON (Star Search Grand Champion, Arena: Born to Rock, Oprah favorite) celebrating the music of Bob Dylan, Carole King and James Taylor!

STC Presents Two Gentlemen of Verona (a rock opera)
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2012


The Shakespeare Theatre Company continues celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season with the second installment of the Bard's Broadway series with the Tony Award winning musical Two Gentlemen of Verona (a rock opera) performing January 27-29, 2012 at Sidney Harman Hall (610 F Street NW). Galt MacDermot, John Guare and Mel Shapiro come together to create the music, lyrics and book that add a spicy, funky twist to Shakespeare's work of the same name.

Josephine Tonight Opens at MetroStage 1/26-3/18
by BWW News Desk - Jan 26, 2012


Carolyn Griffin has announced that MetroStage will be presenting the premiere of a new musical, Josephine Tonight, with book and lyrics by Sherman Yellen, and music by Wally Harper, Jan. 26-Mar. 18, 2012.

Josephine Tonight Opens at MetroStage 1/26-3/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 24, 2012


Carolyn Griffin has announced that MetroStage will be presenting the premiere of a new musical, Josephine Tonight, with book and lyrics by Sherman Yellen, and music by Wally Harper, Jan. 26-Mar. 18, 2012.

D. Woods Leads AIN’T MISBEHAVIN At The Strand, Opens 2/17
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 19, 2012


Atlanta Lyric Theatre today announced the casting for "Ain't Misbehavin'.

San Jose Rep’s DOUBLE INDEMNITY Announces Casting
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 11, 2012


A veteran cast brings its acclaimed performance of the noir classic Double Indemnity to San Jose, in a world premiere co-produced by the San Jose Repertory Theatre and Seattle's A Contemporary Theatre (ACT). The ensemble of five actors from Seattle and the Bay Area brought the story to stage during a successful run of Double Indemnity in Seattle in October 2011.

Upright Cabaret Presents THE TROUBADOURS 1/27
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 4, 2012


CHRIS ISAACSON has announced the performers for UPRIGHT CABARET's AMERICAN ICON SERIES' second show of their 3rd Season, THE TROUBADOURS, starring American Idol's JACKIE TOHN, MATT WOLPE (The Buddy Holly Story) YVETTE CASON (Dreamgirls, Play On!, Stormy Weather) and JAKE SIMPSON (Star Search Grand Champion, Arena: Born to Rock, Oprah favorite) celebrating the music of Bob Dylan, Carole King and James Taylor!

STC Presents Two Gentlemen of Verona (a rock opera)
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 28, 2011


The Shakespeare Theatre Company continues celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season with the second installment of the Bard's Broadway series with the Tony Award winning musical Two Gentlemen of Verona (a rock opera) performing January 27-29, 2012 at Sidney Harman Hall (610 F Street NW). Galt MacDermot, John Guare and Mel Shapiro come together to create the music, lyrics and book that add a spicy, funky twist to Shakespeare's work of the same name.

Tony Winner Adriane Lenox Leads MTC's Regrets this Spring; Carolyn Cantor Helms
by Jessica Lewis - Dec 2, 2011


Manhattan Theatre Club has announced that Tony Award winner Adriane Lenox will return to MTC this spring in REGRETS, the new play by Matt Charman. This world premiere production will be directed by Carolyn Cantor (After The Revolution, for which she recently received the Callaway award, and Pumpgirl). REGRETS will now begin previews Thursday, March 8, 2012 and open Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I.

Penumbra Theatre Announces Special Presentation Of I Wish You Love
by BWW News Desk - Nov 18, 2011


Penumbra Theatre Company, the nation's preeminent African American theatre, announces a special presentation of I Wish You Love in the 2011-2012 season. Due to popular demand, 16 performances will be staged at Penumbra Theatre November 18 - December 4, 2011

Photo Flash: Performance Network Theatre's AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 17, 2011


The holiday musical at Performance Network has become a tradition for many - including thousands that flocked to last year's hit 'The Drowsy Chaperone.' This year the professional theatre brings another Broadway musical extravaganza to Ann Arbor with the 1978 Tony award winning 'Ain't Misbehavin'.'

Stage & Screen Star AVERY SOMMERS At The Colony Hotel
by Beau Higgins - Nov 12, 2011


Musical powerhouse Avery Sommers, who just wowed the crowds as Motormouth Maybelle in the Actors' Playhouse production of Hairspray (for which she just received a BWW Florida Award Nomination), is returning to The Colony Hotel for her fifth engagement since making her Royal Room debut in August 2008. She starred on Broadway in the long running, critically acclaimed musicals Ain't Misbehavin' (where she replaced Nell Carter) and Showboat, and in two national tours: Chicago with Joel Grey and Chita Rivera and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas with Ann-Margret. A frequent co-star of Burt Reynolds (B.L. Stryker, The Man from Left Field), she also starred in Menopause, the Musical and as Bloody Mary in South Pacific. In addition, she produced and co-starred in the film Hiding Victoria with Anita Gillette. At the Monaco International Film Festival last December, Sommers received the Best Supporting Actress Award at the Angel Film Awards.

Performance Network Theatre Presents AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’
by BWW News Desk - Nov 10, 2011


The holiday musical at Performance Network has become a tradition for many - including thousands that flocked to last year's hit 'The Drowsy Chaperone.' This year the professional theatre brings another Broadway musical extravaganza to Ann Arbor with the 1978 Tony award winning 'Ain't Misbehavin'.'

Performance Network Theatre Presents AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 27, 2011


The holiday musical at Performance Network has become a tradition for many - including thousands that flocked to last year's hit 'The Drowsy Chaperone.' This year the professional theatre brings another Broadway musical extravaganza to Ann Arbor with the 1978 Tony award winning 'Ain't Misbehavin'.'

The Colony Hotel - Fall 2011 Season Of Royal Room Cabaret
by Beau Higgins - Oct 27, 2011


Returning to the Royal Room for her sixth engagement since 2003, Baby Jane Dexter is a 'triple crown winner' in cabaret, having received two Bistro awards from Back Stage, six top vocalist awards from the Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs (MAC) and both the 2009 and 2010 Nightlife Award for top cabaret singer. She will be celebrating the release of her new live CD, The Real World on Quannacut Records. Following a sold out run in New York City, The Real World is a powerful, inspiring and funny potpourri of unique songs and arrangements given Ms. Dexter's one of a kind haunting spin. The eclectic song list includes gems by the likes of Billie Holiday, Janis Ian, Roy Orbison, John Sebastian, Alec Wilder and many more. This new show promises potent musical moments along with the singer's trademark blend of profound and artistically whimsical bon mots. As always, Baby Jane challenges as much as she inspires. That is the hallmark that has sustained her remarkable career. The show's musical director is Ross Patterson.

Long Wharf Theatre Presents AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ 10/26-11/20
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2011


Long Wharf Theatre, under the director of Artistic Director Gordon Edelstein and Interim Managing Director Joshua Borenstein, presents the Tony Award-winning musical Ain't Misbehavin' on the Mainstage from Oct. 26 through Nov. 20.

Penumbra Theatre Presents A Special Mahalia Jackson Tribute 10/21-23
by BWW News Desk - Oct 23, 2011


Penumbra Theatre Company and Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church announce a special musical tribute to Mahalia Jackson, the Queen of Gospel, marking the 100th anniversary of her birth.

Penumbra Theatre Presents A Special Mahalia Jackson Tribute 10/21-23
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2011


Penumbra Theatre Company and Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church announce a special musical tribute to Mahalia Jackson, the Queen of Gospel, marking the 100th anniversary of her birth.

Jerry O’Connell To Co-Host Live With Regis And Kelly 10/13
by BWW News Desk - Oct 13, 2011


Film and television star Jerry O'Connell, now in rehearsals to make his Broadway debut in the World Premiere of Alan Rickman starring in the new comedy SEMINAR by Theresa Rebeck, will co-host 'Live! with Regis and Kelly' this Thursday morning, October 13.

Jack Everly to Conduct New York Pops in Performance of Irving Berlin 10/14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 29, 2011


The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra's Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly will lead the New York Pops and a stellar cast of performers with many Broadway credits in Irving Berlin: From Ragtime to Ritzes at New York's famed Carnegie Hall on Friday, October 14, at 8 p.m.

Other Productions of Ain't Misbehavin'

1978   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1979   US Tour 1st National Tour
US Tour
1979   West End London Production
West End
1979   US Tour 2nd National Tour
US Tour
1979   US Tour 3rd National Tour
US Tour
1988   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
1995   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1995   West End London Revival
West End
2003   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
2006   Beverly, MA (Regional) North Shore Music Theatre Production
Beverly, MA (Regional)
2008   US Tour National Tour [Big League Productions]
US Tour

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