"Ain't Misbehavin'" is a song by Fats Waller, dating from 1929. The singer is not cheating on a lover: "Ain't misbehavin', I'm savin' my love for you". Fats Waller (May 21, 1904 – December 15, 1943) was an African-American jazz pianist, organist, composer and comedic entertainer. ... 1929 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ...

This title was later used for a Broadway show (see below). Note on spelling: While most Americans use er (as per American spelling conventions), the majority of venues, performers and trade groups for live theatre use re. ...

Musical Show

Ain't Misbehavin is a musical revue with music by Thomas "Fats" Waller, lyrics by various writers and book by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby Jr. A revue is a theatrical entertainment based around music with dancing and sketches or skits either on contemporary news or the venue or base of the theatre company concerned, such as college or medical school. ... Fats Waller (May 21, 1904 – December 15, 1943) was an African-American jazz pianist, organist, composer and comedic entertainer. ...

Songs

• "Intro-"
  • "Ain't Misbehavin"
  • "Lookin' Good But Feelin' Bad"
  • "'T Ain't Nobody's Bizness"
• "Honeysuckle Rose"
• "Squeeze Me"
• "Handful of Keys"
• "I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling"
• "How Ya Baby"
• "Jitterbug Waltz"
• "Ladies Who Sing With the Band"
• "Yacht Club Swing"
• "When the Nylons Bloom Again"
• "Cash for Your Trash"
• "Off-Time"
• "The Joint Is Jumpin"'
• "Entr'acte"
• "Spreadin' Rhythm Around"
• "Lounging at the Waldorf"
• "The Viper's Drag"
• "Mean to Me"
• "Your Feet's Too Big"
• "That Ain't Right"
• "Keepin' Out of Mischief Now"
• "Find Out What They Like"
• "Fat and Greasy"
• "Black and Blue"
• "Finale-"
  • "I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter"
  • "Two Sleepy People"
  • "I've Got my Fingers Crossed"
  • "I can't Give You Anything but Love"
  • "It's a Sin to Tell a Lie"

Broadway production

The show opened on May 9, 1978 at the Longacre Theatre and ran for 1604 performances. May 9 is the 129th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (130th in leap years). ... 1978 was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ...

London production

The show opened at Her Majesty's Theatre on March 22, 1979. Her Majestys Theatre is in Londons West End. ... March 22 is the 81st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (82nd in Leap years). ... 1979 is a common year starting on Monday. ...

Other productions

A Broadway revival opened on August 15, 1988 at the Ambassador Theatre and ran for 184 performances. Note on spelling: While most Americans use er (as per American spelling conventions), the majority of venues, performers and trade groups for live theatre use re. ... August 15 is the 227th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (228th in leap years), with 138 days remaining. ... 1988 is a leap year starting on a Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ...