‘Ain’t Misbehavin’, The Fats Waller Musical Show at CCAE Escondido

Directed by Ken Page
In the 1920s, the Harlem Renaissance was in full swing with the music that Thomas “Fats” Waller wrote and made famous. Jazz pianist virtuoso, organist, composer and grand entertainer, Waller was also a prolific songwriter, with many of his compositions becoming huge commercial successes, and his technique, instructed by James P. Johnson and Willie Smith, two of the greatest stride pianists of the era, influenced countless jazz pianists including Art Tatum, Count Basie, and Thelonious Monk.

Tony Award-winning Ain’t Misbehavin’ celebrates the high energy, jumpin’ new beat of swing music Waller’s unforgettable songs, including “Honeysuckle Rose,” “This Joint Is Jumpin’,” “I’ve Got A Feeling I’m Falling,” “Ain’t Misbehavin’” and so many more.
So, dress up in your best jazz suit, flapper dress or Ivy League look, because the Center Theater is gonna be jumpin’!

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Step into the 1920s Golden Age of the Cotton Club and the Savoy Ballroom with the sassy, sultry Ain’t Misbehavin’! One of the most popular musical revues of all time, the Tony Award-winning Best Musical show celebrates the high energy, jumpin’ new beat of swing music and the unforgettable songs Thomas “Fats” Waller made famous including “Honeysuckle Rose,” “This Joint Is Jumpin’,” “I’ve Got A Feeling I’m Falling,” “Ain’t Misbehavin’” and so many more. Sly, witty and delightfully humorous, this show is a celebration of one of the most vibrant times in American history and music.

VIP Tables are located right in front of the stage. Each table seats two people in cabaret-style seating that provides an up-close and interactive experience of the show.