Ain't Misbehavin'
Revue - Original
Longacre Theatre (May 09, 1978 - January 28, 1979)
Plymouth Theatre (January 29, 1979 - January 24, 1981)
Belasco Theatre (January 26, 1981 - February 21, 1982)
Data not verified
- First Preview: April 28, 1978
- Opening Date: May 9, 1978
- Closing Date: February 21, 1982
- Previews: 14
- Performances: 1604
Music: Thomas "Fats" Waller
Synopsis
A cast of five singers perform the music and celebrate the freewheeling spirit of Harlem musician Thomas "Fats" Waller.
Opening Night Production Credits
| Thomas "Fats" Waller | Music | |
 |
Richard Maltby, Jr. | Conception and Direction |
| Arthur Faria | Musical Staging | |
 |
John Lee Beatty | Scenic Design |
| Randy Barcelo | Costume Design | |
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Pat Collins | Lighting Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | André De Shields | Nominee |
| 1978 | Outstanding Actor in a Musical | Ken Page | Winner |
| 1978 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Nell Carter | Winner |
| 1978 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Charlaine Woodard | Nominee |
| 1978 | Outstanding Choreography | Arthur Faria | Nominee |
| 1978 | Outstanding Musical | Winner |
New York Drama Critics' Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Best Musical | Thomas "Fats" Waller
Richard Maltby, Jr. |
Winner |
Theatre World
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Theatre World Award | Armelia McQueen | Winner |
| 1978 | Theatre World Award | Nell Carter | Winner |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Choreography | Arthur Faria | Nominee |
| 1978 | Direction of a Musical | Richard Maltby, Jr. | Winner |
| 1978 | Featured Actress in a Musical | Charlaine Woodard | Nominee |
| 1978 | Featured Actress in a Musical | Nell Carter | Winner |
| 1978 | Musical | Winner |
THE SCREENING ROOM: Remembering Nell Carter (Video) 
