AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' to Open at Arkansas Repertory Theatre This Summer
The Fats Waller musical show will light up Little Rock as part of The Rep's Golden SummerStage season.
Tickets are now on sale for Ain't Misbehavin', The Fat Waller Musical Show and the second production in The Rep's 2026 golden SummerStage season. The production will run JUNE 16-28.
Performances will be held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.; Fridays at 8:00 p.m.; Saturdays at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are available at TheRep.org or by calling The Rep's Box Office at (501) 378-0405.
Ticket prices range from $25-$70, with discounts available for seniors, students, educators, and active military personnel.
This production is sponsored by Stella Boyle Smith Trust (Cathy & Mike Mayton, Trustees) and David & Janna Knight.
Get ready to tap your toes and snap your fingers — Ain't Misbehavin' is a musical party set to the unforgettable music of jazz legend Fats Waller. Bursting with the spirit of a Harlem nightclub and the energy of a live bandstand performance, this Tony Award-winning revue celebrates the wit, charm, and groundbreaking music that helped define the sound of the Harlem Renaissance. Flirtatious, joyful, and a little mischievous, the show is pure swing from start to finish.
Featuring a lively score packed with classics including “Honeysuckle Rose,” “The Joint Is Jumpin',” “Keepin' Out of Mischief Now,” “Mean to Me,” and the iconic title song, “Ain't Misbehavin',” the production blends powerhouse vocals, dynamic choreography, and infectious rhythm into an evening that captures the joy and sophistication of 1920s and 1930s Harlem nightlife. Rather than telling a single narrative story, the revue paints a vibrant portrait of an era — one filled with romance, humor, heartbreak, and celebration — through the music and spirit of Fats Waller and the artists who shaped American jazz.
Originally premiering on Broadway in 1978, Ain't Misbehavin' went on to win multiple Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and remains one of the most beloved musical revues in theatre history. Decades later, its music and message continue to resonate, honoring the enduring legacy of Black artistry and the transformative influence of jazz on American culture and performance.
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