{"id":33726,"date":"2026-02-24T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/?p=33726"},"modified":"2026-02-25T07:40:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T14:40:57","slug":"aint-misbehavin-brings-fats-wallers-harlem-to-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/art-music\/aint-misbehavin-brings-fats-wallers-harlem-to-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Ain\u2019t Misbehavin\u2019 Brings Fats Waller\u2019s Harlem to Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Joy has a way of sticking around. Long after a melody fades or the lights go down, it lingers, tapping its foot, daring you not to smile. Daring you not to think and remember. Welcome to <em><a href=\"https:\/\/atc.org\/show\/aint-misbehavin\/\"><strong>Ain\u2019t Misbehavin<\/strong>\u2019<\/a><\/em>, on stage with the <a href=\"https:\/\/atc.org\/\"><strong>Arizona Theatre Company<\/strong><\/a> until March 8. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When <em>Ain&#8217;t Misbehavin&#8217;<\/em> premiered on Broadway in 1978, it wasn\u2019t just reviving the music of <em>Thomas &#8216;Fats&#8217; Waller;<\/em> it was throwing open the doors to a world bursting with rhythm, wit, and irresistible charm. Conceived by <em>Murray Horwitz<\/em> and <em>Richard Maltby Jr.<\/em>, the revue strings together dozens of Waller\u2019s songs into an evening that feels less like a traditional musical and more like a Great Night Out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141343\/Opt_6B5A6474-1.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"638\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-33728 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141343\/Opt_6B5A6474-1-1024x638.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141343\/Opt_6B5A6474-1-1024x638.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141343\/Opt_6B5A6474-1-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141343\/Opt_6B5A6474-1-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141343\/Opt_6B5A6474-1-380x237.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141343\/Opt_6B5A6474-1-800x499.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141343\/Opt_6B5A6474-1-1160x723.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141343\/Opt_6B5A6474-1-80x50.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141343\/Opt_6B5A6474-1.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The company of Arizona Theatre Company&#8217;s Ain&#8217;t Misbehavin&#8217;. <em>Photo by Tim Fuller.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Born in New York City in 1904, Waller was a piano virtuoso with impeccable timing, embodying a larger-than-life personality. Like many Black musicians of his era, he was exploited by the industry, writing for every corner of the exploding entertainment world, but unable to reap the rewards afforded to white entertainers. Yet with his staggering output, his influence on American jazz was immeasurable.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141351\/25-26-Season-Medium-102.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"628\"  height=\"1024\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-33729 pk-lazyload\"  style=\"width:536px;height:auto\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141351\/25-26-Season-Medium-102-628x1024.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141351\/25-26-Season-Medium-102-628x1024.jpg 628w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141351\/25-26-Season-Medium-102-184x300.jpg 184w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141351\/25-26-Season-Medium-102-768x1253.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141351\/25-26-Season-Medium-102-942x1536.jpg 942w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141351\/25-26-Season-Medium-102-380x620.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141351\/25-26-Season-Medium-102-800x1305.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141351\/25-26-Season-Medium-102-80x130.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141351\/25-26-Season-Medium-102-49x80.jpg 49w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141351\/25-26-Season-Medium-102.jpg 1000w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Ain\u2019t Misbehavin\u2019<\/em> invites audiences into a 1930s Harlem nightclub, alive with smoky air, blaring brass, and the hum of anticipation. The show captures the spirit of legendary spots like the Savoy Ballroom, where music and movement offered escapes from segregation and limitation. It\u2019s easy to get swept up in the sparkle, but beneath the buoyant melodies lies a portrait of artistry, survival, and self-expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Songs like \u201cThis Joint Is Jumpin\u2019\u201d feel like an open invitation to the dance floor, brimming with exuberance and swagger. \u201cHoneysuckle Rose\u201d and the title number \u201cAin\u2019t Misbehavin\u2019\u201d playfully tangle with love, loyalty, and temptation, winking at the audience while still probing for something more honest and intimate. The result is a show that is fun, curious, and human.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141404\/Opt_6B5A6791.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"623\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-33730 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141404\/Opt_6B5A6791-1024x623.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141404\/Opt_6B5A6791-1024x623.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141404\/Opt_6B5A6791-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141404\/Opt_6B5A6791-768x467.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141404\/Opt_6B5A6791-380x231.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141404\/Opt_6B5A6791-800x487.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141404\/Opt_6B5A6791-1160x706.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141404\/Opt_6B5A6791-80x50.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141404\/Opt_6B5A6791.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The company of Arizona Theatre Company&#8217;s Ain&#8217;t Misbehavin&#8217;. <em>Photo by Tim Fuller.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the course of the evening, a subtle push-and-pull emerges between performance and truth. The singers shift moods and personas \u2014 mischievous one moment, vulnerable the next \u2014 reflecting the reality many Black entertainers faced in the early 20th century. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Onstage, they were expected to charm, joke, and delight. Offstage, the world was far less forgiving. Waller\u2019s music lives in that tension. His songs make you laugh, then catch you off guard with a lyric that suddenly feels personal. The show leans into those contrasts, reminding us that entertainment has always carried more weight than it\u2019s often given credit for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141409\/Opt_2L3A1962.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"740\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-33731 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141409\/Opt_2L3A1962-1024x740.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141409\/Opt_2L3A1962-1024x740.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141409\/Opt_2L3A1962-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141409\/Opt_2L3A1962-768x555.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141409\/Opt_2L3A1962-380x275.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141409\/Opt_2L3A1962-800x578.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141409\/Opt_2L3A1962-1160x838.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141409\/Opt_2L3A1962-80x58.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/23141409\/Opt_2L3A1962.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The company of Arizona Theatre Company&#8217;s Ain&#8217;t Misbehavin&#8217;. <em>Photo by Tim Fuller.<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Waller died at just 39, but his music never stopped resonating. <em>Ain\u2019t Misbehavin\u2019<\/em> gathers his work and lets it breathe, allowing his humor, warmth, and emotional intelligence to pulse through every note. It\u2019s a big, bold, unapologetic celebration with a conscience \u2014 a joy that demands space and a legacy that demands a lens. Learn more and find tickets at <a href=\"https:\/\/atc.org\/show\/aint-misbehavin\/\">atc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Part tribute, part time machine, Ain\u2019t Misbehavin\u2019 transforms the stage into a 1930s Harlem nightclub where rhythm takes center stage.\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":33727,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[555],"tags":[14446,14270,8494,8566],"class_list":{"0":"post-33726","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-art-music","8":"tag-aint-misbehavin","9":"tag-arizona-theatre-company","10":"tag-events","11":"tag-featured","12":"cs-entry","13":"cs-video-wrap"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is 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