2003 AMERICAN IDOL CHAMPION RUBEN STUDDARD HEADLINES THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR OF AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’
AMERICAN IDOL ALUMS FRENCHIE DAVIS AND TRENYCE COBBINS ALSO STAR
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
The 30th Anniversary National Tour of the Tony Awardâ-winning musical AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ starring Ruben Studdard comes to The Strand Theatre in Boston for a limited three day engagement, Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 12, 2009. Presented by the Citi Performing Arts Center and the City of Boston and sponsored in part by Citibank, tickets are now on sale.
AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ is a musical revue with a book by Murray Horowitz and Richard Maltby, Jr., music by Thomas Wright “Fats” Waller, orchestrations and additional music by Luther Henderson, and lyrics by various writers. Fats Waller, the outrageously prodigious comic and musical soul of 1930s Harlem, lives on in this rollicking, finger-snapping show that is still considered one of Broadway’s most well crafted revues.
Dubbed “The Velvet Teddy Bear” by legendary R&B soulstress Gladys Knight, Ruben Studdard shot to fame in 2003 after winning the TV talent competition smash hit AMERICAN IDOL. The Grammyâ-nominated star will be joined on stage by two other AMERICAN IDOL alums: 2003 contestant and star of Broadway’s RENT Frenchie Davis along with 2003 top five finalist Trenyce Cobbins. Together with a first-class cast and a live, on-stage band, they will bring classic popular hits like “Honeysuckle Rose,” “This Joint is Jumpin’,” “Your Feet’s Too Big,” and the title song “Ain’t Misbehavin’” to life. Further casting will be announced shortly.
Legendary Broadway director and author Richard Maltby Jr. (Miss Saigon, Fosse, Big, Song and Dance, The Pirate Queen) recreates his Tony Awardâ-winning direction for this production. Tony Awardâ-winner John Lee Beatty also recreates his original scenic design.
AIN'T MISBEHAVIN’ originally opened in the Manhattan Theatre Club's East 73rd Street Cabaret on February 8, 1978 with featured singer Irene Cara. The show was an instant hit among theatergoers, and was quickly developed into a full-scale Broadway production. After fourteen previews, the production opened on May 9, 1978 at the Longacre Theatre, later moving to the Plymouth Theatre and then to the Belasco Theatre before finally completing its 1604-performance run. The show launched the career of the late Nell Carter, and won the 1978 Tonyâ Awards for Best Musical and Best Performance by a Featured Actress for Ms. Carter. In 1988, AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ was revived on Broadway at the Ambassador Theatre, with Carter as an above-the-title star. The original Broadway cast recording of AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ was released by RCA Victor, and is still available in stores nationwide.
The 30th Anniversary Tour of AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ is executive produced by Daniel Sher of Big League Productions. Visit the official AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ website at www.AintMisbehavinOnTour.com
The Boston engagement of AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ is presented by arrangement with the Citi Performing Arts Center and the City of Boston and sponsored in part by Citibank. The presentation of Ain’t Misbehavin’ is part of SpectrumBoston (www.spectrumboston.org), a 5-month city-wide collaboration that reflects, celebrates, and engages diverse audiences through special programs, events and activities. Lead Community Partners include the Boston Public Library, City of Boston/Arts, Tourism and Special Events, Citi Performing Arts Center, Museum of African American History and WGBH. Approximately 500 underserved youth and families will be able to attend a performance of AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ thanks to support provided by the Paul A. Kaplan Ticket Access Fund.
AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ will play Friday, April 10 through Sunday, April 12, 2009 at The Strand Theater, 543 Columbia Rd. in Boston. Performances are Friday, April 10 at 8 PM, Saturday, April 11 at 2 PM and 8 PM, and Sunday, April 12 at 3 PM. Ticket prices range from $58 - $28; all prices include a $1.00 education-public programming fee per ticket.
Advance sale tickets for AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ are on sale at the Citi Performing Arts Center Box Office, 270 Tremont St., Boston, online at www.citicenter.org or by calling 866-348-9738. The Strand Theater box office will be open on performance days. Discounted tickets are available for groups of 15 or more by calling Citi Performing Arts Center Group Sales at (617) 532-1116. AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ is an exclusive attraction of The Club at Citi Performing Arts Center. Club members can purchase tickets by calling (877) 232-8898, online at www.citicenter.org/club or in person at the Box Office Monday - Saturday, 10 AM - 6PM.
Free parking for all performances is available in the Ramsey Street Municipal lot, located at the intersection of Dudley Street and Columbia Road behind CVS Pharmacy and Payless Shoes. Free parking is available for evening and Sunday performances in the Citizen's Bank and Sovereign Bank parking lots. The Citizen's Bank lot is located at the corner of Columbia Road and Cushing Avenue, next to Bank of America. The Sovereign Bank lot is located in the rear of the bank at 585 Columbia Rd. Limited shuttle service will also be provided by Boston Coach. The theater is also accessible via MBTA; for complete information, visit http://www.cityofboston.gov/arts/theatre/strand.asp
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