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Ain't Misbehavin'

Presented by South Bay Musical Theatre at Saratoga Civic Theater

January 30-February 20, 2010

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Ain't Misbehavin' is a musical revue with book by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby, Jr., music by Thomas Wright "Fats" Waller, and lyrics by various contributing writers. This tribute to the black musicians of the 1920's and '30s who were part of the Harlem Renaissance reflects an era of growing creativity, cultural awareness and ethnic pride.

Taking its title from the 1929 Waller song Ain't Misbehavin', this...

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Taking its title from the 1929 Waller song Ain't Misbehavin', this was a time when Manhattan nightclubs like the Cotton Club and the Savoy Ballroom were the playgrounds of high society and Lenox Avenue dives were filled with piano players banging out the new beat known as swing.

Five performers present an evening of rowdy, raunchy, and humorous songs that encapsulate the various moods of the era and reflect Waller's view of life as a journey meant for pleasure and play.

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Saratoga Civic Theater

13777 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070

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Tickets:
$9-$31.50

Times:
Thurs-Sat: 8pm
Sun: 2:30pm

Phone: 408-266-4SDG (4734)

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Event Name: Ain't Misbehavin'
"Top Tapping Energy!"
Review posted by: Susannah from San Jose, CA, Feb 23, 2010

I was sad that I wasn't able to see and review this earlier in the run. I had no idea what to expect and musicals not being my favorite wasn't sure I was going to be the target audience. 5 actors, 31... Expand

I was sad that I wasn't able to see and review this earlier in the run. I had no idea what to expect and musicals not being my favorite wasn't sure I was going to be the target audience. 5 actors, 31 songs, and a beutiful set and fantastic live band. 3 out of the 5 singers were just FANTASTIC, really on key, beautiful harmony, able to move, and fun to watch. The other two although not always note perfect, made up for it somehow in energy, smiles, and heart. This was a short show, with some lovely Fats Waller tunes, and is easy to enjoy. There were at least 3 songs that were among the best I have seen and heard from any group in the area...committed performances by actors you could tell enjoyed the music and the stage. I love that SBMT has stepped up seemingly every aspect of their productions. Costumes were amazing, the simple but beautiful set fit perfectly and I really enjoyed myself. Collapse
Event Name: Ain't Misbehavin'
"Gotta go see it, and front row if you can"
Review posted by: Michael from Campbell, CA, Feb 04, 2010

Very fun and entertaining show. Each song is its own scene and little story, and each are fun and memorable. Wonderful and enthusiastic cast. James, you light up the stage. Music and costume to... Expand

Very fun and entertaining show. Each song is its own scene and little story, and each are fun and memorable. Wonderful and enthusiastic cast. James, you light up the stage. Music and costume to keep you entranced. I sat in the front row, and its clearly the best place to be, you feel like the show is being put on just for you. Collapse