Penumbra

Ain't Misbehavin' - The Fats Waller Musical Show

Conceived and Originally Directed by Richard Maltby, Jr.
Directed and Choreographed by Patdro Harris
Musical direction by Sanford Moore

Starring:
Aimee K. Bryant, Thomasina Petrus, T. Mychael Rambo, Dennis W. Spears, Jevetta Steele, & Austene Van

The Harlem Renaissance was a period of burgeoning creativity, cultural awareness and pride. It was also the Golden Age for venues like The Cotton Club and The Savoy Ballroom; a time when the dives along Lenox Avenue were ablaze from stride piano players banging out the new beat, swing. One of the most prolific musicians of the time and an originator of swing music was Thomas �Fats� Waller, a formidable composer and pianist with a legendary lust for life. Ain't Misbehavin' was one of his most popular recordings, done in 1930 on Broadway. The stage show of Ain't Misbehavin' is a vibrant musical revue and tribute to the black musicians of the early 1900s. Bold, bright and told with the cheeky humor for which Fats Waller was known, Ain't Misbehavin' is sure to bring the house down!

Ain't Misbehavin' is presented by

Previews
Tuesday, September 26 - SOLD OUT!
Wednesday, September 27 - SOLD OUT!

Show times
Wednesdays 10:00am and 7:30pm
Thursdays 7:30pm
Fridays 8:00pm
Saturdays 8:00pm
Sundays 2:00pm and 7:30pm

Xcel Energy Student Matinees
Wednesday, October 4 at 10:00am - SOLD OUT!
Wednesday, October 11 at 10:00am - SOLD OUT!

HeathEast Care System Student Matinee
Wednesday, October 18 at 10:00am - SOLD OUT!

Talk Backs
The Penumbra Talk Back is an informal and intimate post show discussion where you can explore, question and discuss directly with the experts the play, its theme and interpretation. There are eight Talk Backs.
Dates and more info: Sept. 26, 27, 28 and Oct. 1, 5, 6, 7, 12

Special events
Target Free Tuesdays - September 26 with Talk Back - SOLD OUT!
Insight Night - September 27 with Talk Back - SOLD OUT!
Star Tribune Opening Night - September 28 with Talk Back - SOLD OUT!
The Current Night - October 1 with Talk Back - SOLD OUT!
City Pages Night - October 5 with Talk Back - SOLD OUT!
Minnesota Monthly Night - October 6 with Talk Back - SOLD OUT!
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder Night, an ASL performance - October 7 with Talk Back - SOLD OUT!
Lavender Evening - October 12 with Talk Back - SOLD OUT!

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