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AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' to Continue at Vagabond Players' 99th Season thru 11/23
by BWW News Desk - Nov 3, 2014


The Vagabond Players continues its 99th season with a critically acclaimed production Ain't Misbehavin' with music by Thomas "Fats" Waller and conceived by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby, Jr. The show runs through November 23rd. It is directed by Rikki Howie Lacewell with musical direction by LeVar Betts.

Vagabond Players Present AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', Now thru 11/23
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2014


The Vagabond Players continues its 99th season with Ain't Misbehavin' with music by Thomas 'Fats'Waller and conceived by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby, Jr. The production opens tonight, October 17 and runs through November 23. It is directed by Rikki Howie Lacewell with musical direction by LeVar Betts.

Vagabond Players to Present AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', 10/17-11/23
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 2, 2014


The Vagabond Players continues its 99th season with Ain't Misbehavin' with music by Thomas "Fats"Waller and conceived by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby, Jr. The production opens on Friday October 17 and runs through November 23. It is directed by Rikki Howie Lacewell with musical direction by LeVar Betts.

BWW Reviews: Bucks County Playhouse Presents an Energetic AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'
by Kelli Curtin - Aug 27, 2014


AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Bucks County Playhouse is full of energy and wonderful music that will have audiences tapping their feet along with these tunes. The cast is so full of spirit, that the audience will have to contain themselves to keep from getting up to dance in the middle of the show. This production of AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' at Bucks County Playhouse is one that you do not want to miss this summer.

Neil Patrick Harris Set for Tonight's Fundraiser for Young Playwrights Inc.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 14, 2014


After the dust settled from a January 2 deadline and the paper-cuts healed from over six hundred plays received from writers aged 18 or younger, eight playwrights have been named winners of the 2014 Young Playwrights Inc. National Playwriting Competition.

Neil Patrick Harris Set for 8/14 Fundraiser for Young Playwrights Inc.; Competition Winners Announced!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2014


After the dust settled from a January 2 deadline and the paper-cuts healed from over six hundred plays received from writers aged 18 or younger, eight playwrights have been named winners of the 2014 Young Playwrights Inc. National Playwriting Competition.

Richard Maltby Jr.'s AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' to Return to New York?
by Hilary Kelly - Apr 18, 2014


The Delaware Theatre Company's production of Ain't Misbehavin', directed by Richard Maltby, Jr., could be eying a return to the New York stage, according to Delaware Online.

WPAS Leads 'OF THEE WE SING' Celebration of Marian Anderson Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2014


Washington Performing Arts Society (WPAS) leads celebration of Marian Anderson on 75th anniversary of her Lincoln Memorial concert Soprano Jessye Norman, composer Ysaye Barnwell, opera singer Soloman Howard and vocalist Annisse Murillo (respectively an alumnus and current member of WPAS's Children of the Gospel), and an extraordinary 300-voice choir led by WPAS Gospel choir Artistic Director Stanley Thurston are just some of the talented artists who will join together under the banner of the Washington Performing Arts Society (WPAS) for Of Thee We Sing: The Marian Anderson 75th Anniversary Celebration.

Photo Flash: First Look at Delaware Theatre Company's AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', Directed By Richard Maltby, Jr.
by Diana Heisroth - Apr 9, 2014


Delaware Theatre Company's production of AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', conceived by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Murray Horwitz, opened this past weekend. The production is directed by original Broadway director and co-creator Richard Maltby, Jr. and features his own handpicked cast alongside the original designs from the 1978 Tony Award-winning production. Scroll down for some pictures from the show!

ART, SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM and More Set for The Vagabond Players' 99th Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 3, 2014


The Vagabond Players, America's oldest continuously running little theatre, announces its 99th season.

Richard Maltby, Jr. Directs Star-Studded Cast for DTC's AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', Now thru 4/27
by BWW News Desk - Apr 2, 2014


Delaware Theatre Company will close its 35th season with the 35th anniversary of the hit musical AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', conceived by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Murray Horwitz. Delaware Theatre Company's production will be directed by original Broadway director and co-creator Richard Maltby, Jr. and feature his own handpicked cast alongside the original designs from the 1978 Tony Award-winning production.

ART, INTERLOCK & More Set for Vagabond Players' 99th Season
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 27, 2014


The Vagabond Players, America's oldest continuously running little theatre, has announced its 99th season - check out full details below!

BWW Reviews: Jivin' Jazz Plays Red Hot at the Stackner Cabaret
by Peggy Sue Dunigan - Mar 25, 2014


Jivin' Jazz---What else does an audience need to raise the roof of The Milwaukee Rep's Stackner Cabaret in their red hot revue opening this March: Ain't Misbehavin': The Fats Waller Musical Show. Sultry and red-hot aptly describes the entertainment these five multi-talented dancers/musicians/singers energize the cabaret with for two hours, literally keepin' the audience jumpin' for the entire evening.

Richard Maltby, Jr. to Direct Star-Studded Cast for DTC's AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', 4/2-27
by BWW News Desk - Mar 17, 2014


Delaware Theatre Company will close its 35th season with the 35th anniversary of the hit musical AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', conceived by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Murray Horwitz. Delaware Theatre Company's production will be directed by original Broadway director and co-creator Richard Maltby, Jr. and feature his own handpicked cast alongside the original designs from the 1978 Tony Award-winning production.

Photo Flash: First Look at The Rep's AIN'T MISBEHAVIN', Now Playing
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 17, 2014


One of the most popular, well-crafted musical revues of all time, Ain't Misbehavin' is simply unforgettable and will be performed in the now-signature Rep style, with a group of five 'Quadruple Threat' actor/singer/dancer/musicians. The cast features Britney Coleman, Christopher James Culberson, Kenney M. Green, Bethany Thomas and Erin Willis. Ain't Misbehavin' runs in the Stackner Cabaret through May 18 and opened Sunday, March 16. The Executive Producers for this production are Greg and Rhonda Oberland and the Associate Producers are David and Camille Kundert.

Bucks County Playhouse's 75th Season to Include Marilu Henner in 'VANYA AND SONIA,' Marsha Mason-Helmed CHAPTER TWO & More
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 12, 2014


Bucks County Playhouse (BCP) has announced its 75th Anniversary Season, starting with a salute to the theater's illustrious history with Neil Simon's Chapter Two, a comedy about love the second time around. Directing will be Golden Globe Winner® and four-time Academy Award® nominee Marsha Mason. Mason starred as Jennie in the film version of this hilarious and touching story that asks if you can start a second chapter when you can't let go of the first? Performances begin May 22 and run through June 15 at the Bucks County Playhouse (70 South Main Street, New Hope, PA).

The Rep's AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Opens 3/16
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 3, 2014


A Tony Award-winning tour through the legendary Fats Waller songbook, Ain't Misbehavin' dives into the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, the golden age of honky-tonk dives, swing music and stride piano players. Considered "a tribute to the timeless appeal of Waller's music" by The New York Times, Ain't Misbehavin' includes classic Waller hits like "Loungin' at the Waldorf" and "I Can't Give You Anything but Love." Ain't Misbehavin' was conceived by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby, Jr. and will be directed by Rep Associate Artist Dan Kazemi, who was the Musical Director of End of The Rainbow, A Christmas Carol, Forever Plaid and Ragtime this season at The Rep.

Porchlight Music Theatre Announces Additional AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Performances
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 17, 2014


Porchlight Music Theatre and Managing Artistic Director Michael Weber are proud to announce additional performances of the Tony Award©-winning Thomas 'Fats' Waller' musical revue, Ain't Misbehavin', playing through March 9 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. This Black History Month presentation with book by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby Jr. and music by Thomas 'Fats' Waller and various other composers and lyricists features direction and choreography by Brenda Didier and music direction by Jaret Landon. The performance schedule is Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 4 and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. with new additional performances Sunday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 9 at

Photo Flash: Porchlight's AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Celebrates Opening Night
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2014


Porchlight Music Theatre and Managing Artistic Director Michael Weber present the Tony Award-winning Thomas 'Fats' Waller' musical revue, Ain't Misbehavin', now through March 9, 2014, at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening night festivities below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Porchlight Music Theatre's AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'
by BWW News Desk - Feb 4, 2014


Porchlight Music Theatre and Managing Artistic Director Michael Weber are proud to announce the Tony Award-winning Thomas 'Fats' Waller musical revue, Ain't Misbehavin', now through March 9, 2014, at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. This Black History Month presentation with book by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby Jr. and music by Thomas 'Fats' Waller and various other composers and lyricists features direction and choreography by Brenda Didier and music direction by Jaret Landon. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!

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