Presented by Virginia Stage Company Board of Trustees, Foundation Directors, and Stage Associates
Ain’t Misbehavin
Created and originally directed by Richard Maltby, Jr.
Conceived by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Murray Horwitz
Directed by Professor Anthony Mark Stockard
in collaboration with
Norfolk state university theatre company
September 3 - september 21, 2025
The Joint is Jumpin’! We kick the season off with a bang with Norfolk State University Theatre Company's All-New Professional Series with our co-production of Ain’t Misbehavin’. This Tony Award-winning musical showcases the infectious energy and masterful stylings of legendary jazz musician, Thomas “Fats” Waller. Five actors croon, wail, strut, and dance their way through the songs that made Waller a household name, including “The Joint is Jumpin’,” “Honeysuckle Rose,” “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love,” “I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter,” and more.
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Run Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes with one 15-minute intermission
Audience Recommendation: Recommended for ages 13+.
Content Advisory:
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Septeber 3-5 | Preview Performances
September 5 @ 7:30PM | Opening Night Performance
September 7 @ 2:00PM | Post Show Talkback
September 13 @ 2:00PM | Audio Description & Open Captioning*
September 13 @ 7:30PM | ASL Performance*
September 14 @ 2:00PM | Post Show Talkback
September 18 @ 10:30AM | School Matinee
September 19 @ 7:30 PM | Theater for Everyone*Seating for Audio Description & Open Captioning is provided in the Orchestra Left. Please use promo code “AccessVA” on checkout for proper booking.
*Seating for ASL is provided in the Orchestra Left side of the House. Please use promo code “ASL” on checkout for proper booking.
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Directed by
Scenic Designer
Costume Designer JENI SCHAEFER
Lighting Designer
Sound Designer
Associate Sound Designer
Music Director
Choreographer
Resident Casting Director EMEL ERTUGRUL
NY Casting Director KATJA ZAROLINSKI, KZ Casting
Stage Manager
Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager† Member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers Inc., an independent labor union.
§ Member of United Scenic Artists, local USA-829 of the IATSE
* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
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