Ain't Misbehavin': The Fats Waller Musical Show at Barter Theatre

Music by Thomas “Fats” Waller;
Conceived by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Murray Horwitz
Thomas “Fats” Waller rose to international fame during the Golden Age of the Cotton Club and that jumpin’ new beat, Swing. “Ain’t Misbehavin’” evokes the delightful humor and infectious energy of this American original. The cast struts, strums and sings the songs he made famous in a career that ranged from uptown clubs to downtown Tin Pan Alley to Hollywood. The intoxicating music of Fats Waller delights audiences while providing insight into a vibrant time in American history and music.”Ain’t Misbehavin’” features songs such as “Honeysuckle Rose,” “Squeeze Me,” “ I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter,” “Two Sleepy People,” “I’ve Got My Fingers Crossed” and “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love.”