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Ain't Misbehavin' The Musical

Music by Fats Waller

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Plot Summary & Audition Tips

List of Characters in Ain't Misbehavin'

Ain't Misbehavin' 1978 Original Broadway Cast Rec.

Ain't Misbehavin' Sheet Music (Vocal Selections)

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Harlem, 1920s - 1930s. Ain't Misbehavin' pays joyous tribute to the talents of the legendary Fats Waller. This is a musical showcase rather than a show with a plot.

The performers don't really need to be African-American as the original production called for.

Audition Preparation Suggestions For
Ain't Misbehavin'

Since Ain't Misbehavin' is a show with a jazz score, your best audition choice is a jazz standard or another song from Fats Waller's repertoire.

3 African-American Women
Singers who move well and can handle jazz and blues vocal styles.
Andre (African-American, jazz/blues vocals, moves well)
a slender and a seductive mover. 
Ken (African-American. jazz/blues vocals, moves well)
a larger man, a physical embodiment of Fats Waller.

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Other Musicals/Films By This Composer

List of Songs in Ain't Misbehavin'
(Click on the song title to download digital sheet music)

Ain't Misbehavin' Song Lyrics

  • Keep Shufflin'
  • Hot Chocolates
  • Hooray For Love (performer)
  • King Of Burlesque (performer)
  • Early To Bed
  • Stormy Weather

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