NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Winner of the 1978 Tony Award for Best Musical, Le Petit Theatre shares this musical revue is a sassy, sultry celebration of the music and spirit of legendary jazz great, Fats Waller, and “Ain’t Misbehavin’” will have you tappin’ your toes and movin’ to the swingin’ beat!
His career ranged from uptown clubs to downtown Tin Pan Alley, Hollywood, and concert stages. “Ain’t Misbehavin'” evokes this American original’s delightful humor and infectious energy as a versatile cast of New Orleans locals struts, strums, and sings the songs he made famous.
“’Ain’t Misbehavin’ is the perfect New Orleans musical,” said A.J. Allegra, Le Petit Theatre’s artistic director, in a release about the show. “It is a collection of some of the catchiest jazz music paired with Fats Waller’s sly lyrics, whose blush-worthy double entendres are just the right mixture of naughty and nice. It’s also a celebration of Black artistic excellence in the realm of musical theatre, and our all-local cast will knock the socks right off our audiences. What a wonderful way to spend a June night in New Orleans’ French Quarter.”
Leading the cast is Donald Jones-Bordenave, the show’s director and choreographer, who is also taking on the role of Ken. Joining him are Danielle Edinburgh Wilson (Armelia), Rahim Glaspy (Andre), Jarrell Hamilton (Charlaine), and Kadejah Onē (Nell).
Rounding out the creative team alongside Jones-Bordenave are Chase Kamata (Assistant Director), Bethany Lee (Scenic Design), Tiffany Sheriff (Costume Design), Diane K. Baas (Lighting Design), Jamie Doyle (Sound Design), Raion Ramsey (Vocal Music Director), Deborah Bommer-Morrissey (Properties Design), Chazonia Lewis (Wig/Hair Design), and Allison LaCour (Makeup Design).
“Ain’t Misbehavin’” will start opening night Friday, June 6, and run through June 22. Preview night is Thursday, June 5, with discounted tickets for all seats. Students of all ages can purchase discounted tickets for all shows, and groups of 10 or more can use code GROUP to save 20% online.
Single-show tickets are now available for Ain’t Misbehavin’: The Fats Waller Musical Show (June 5-22). Full-season packages for the 2025-2026 Le Petit season are also now available.
WHERE: LE PETIT THEATRE – 616 St. Peter St. New Orleans LA 70116 | 504.522.2081
BOX OFFICE: 504.522.2081 x 1 or lepetittheatre.com
TICKETS: Single tickets range from $40-$80. $20 student tickets are available for every performance. Groups of 10 or more may contact the box office to receive a 20% discount.
