Step into the vibrant and swinging world of the Harlem Renaissance in this raucous and joyful musical revue, celebrating the music and spirit of the legendary Fats Waller. The Tony and Grammy Award-winning, jazz-infused score includes Waller’s famous hits like “Honeysuckle Rose” and “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love”. This playful and exuberant tribute to the iconic tunes of the era captures the essence of Manhattan’s nightlife, from the swanky Cotton Club to the lively dives of Lenox Avenue. Directed by Broadway’s Steve H. Broadnax III (A Raisin in the Sun, Bonez), Ain’t Misbehavin’ brings the pulse of an unforgettable musical era to life.
Presented in association with Arkansas Repertory Theatre.
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Recommended for ages 12+.
Sponsored by 1830 Family Foundation at the recommendation of Sarah B. Schmader, and by Mark & Bernadette Langdon
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You’ll want to unpack this one. Right after Thursday evening performances, stay for a post-show discussion moderated by People’s Light staff, often joined by members of the cast or creative team. You can bring your thoughts and questions, or just sit back and listen!
Thursday Nights
Relaxed Performances offer a judgment-free, "shush-free" environment where traditional theatre rules are relaxed. During the performance, audience members are free to move around, exit and enter the theatre, or vocalize. All are welcome! At each Relaxed Performance, we offer audio description, ASL interpretation, and a pre-show sensory tour where you can interact with set and prop elements and ask questions.
Sunday, July 26, 2pm
Pre-show sensory tour at 1pm (free with RSVP to diiorio@peopleslight.org)
Headsets provide commentary on the visual aspects of a performance. This supplemental narration interweaves with the real-time, spoken dialogue. This is also a Relaxed Performance.
American Sign Language interpretation provided by Hands UP Productions. This is also a Relaxed Performance.
During every performance this week, dialogue appears on an LED screen placed near the stage to patrons with hearing impairments, as well as English language learners.
Before and after the matinee on July 25th, join us next door at The Farmhouse for a bountiful BBQ-inspired buffet accompanied by the smooth sounds of Philly’s best blues and jazz artists. Reservations are required. Ain't Misbehavin' 2pm tickets are sold separately.
Our Smart Caption Glasses offer immersive, real-time captioning for live theatre. These revolutionary glasses display a synchronized transcript of the play directly on the lenses, and are customizable for your comfort.
Smart Caption Glasses are available at performances of this play in the date range below. To reserve your pair of glasses, simply add tickets to your cart, then follow the link that appears at the top of the page to add a glasses reservation to your cart for free. For assistance, please contact the Box Office at tickets@peopleslight.org
Book as a group for substantial savings over regular ticket prices! Discounts range from 15-25% depending on the size of your group. We also offer groups a range of benefits that will make your outing unique and memorable. Learn more about group packages here or get in touch directly for more details: 610.647.1900 x111 or groupsales@peopleslight.org.
To expand access to our work, we offer $30 Access Dates throughout the season. The discount is automatic for these performances, no promo code required.
Tuesday, July 21, 7pm
Wednesday, August 12, 2pm
Accessibility Sponsor: Novocure
