AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' through May 21 at the Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square

Great Lakes Theater proudly presents the the jazzy musical celebration of Fats Waller, on stage at the Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square through May 21, 2023

Find Tickets: https://www.greatlakestheater.org/shows-events/shows/2022-23/aint-misbehavin

Conceived by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Murray Horwitz
Created and Originally Directed by Richard Maltby, Jr.
Original Choreography and Musical Staging by Arthur Faria
Musical Adaptations, Orchestrations and Arrangements by Luther Henderson
Vocal and Musical Concepts by Jeffrey Gutcheon
Musical Arrangements by Jeffrey Gutcheon and William Elliott
Directed and Choreographed by Gerry McIntyre

This Tony-winning musical showcases the infectious energy and masterful stylings of the legendary jazz musician Thomas “Fats” Waller. Five actors croon, jive, wail, and dance their way through the songs that made Waller a household name. Delight in the heyday of American big band jazz music as the cast celebrates unforgettable hits that include “The Joint is Jumpin’,” “Spreadin’ Rhythm Around,” “Honeysuckle Rose,” and the show’s namesake “Ain’t Misbehavin’.”

CAST
Tyrick Wiltez Jones*
William Knowles
Colleen Longshaw*
Brittney Mack*
Jessie Cope Miller*
David Robbins*

MUSICIANS
Piano/Musical Director: William Knowles
Bass: Ray DeForest
Trumpet: Juan Ingram
Trombone: Eric Richmond
Reed:Emillo Rosario
Drums: Elijah Gilmore

PRODUCTION TEAM
Music Director: William Knowles
Assistant Director/Choreographer: Jaclyn Miller
Scenic Designer: Stanley A. Meyer
Costume Designer: Dustin Cross
Lighting Designer: Trad A Burns
Sound Design: David Gotwald
Hair and Wig Designer: Iran Micheal Leon
Production Stage Manager: Sarah Kelso*
Assistant Stage Managers: Nicki Cathro*, Lindy Warren
Photos by Ken Blaze Photography Inc.
* Members of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

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