CAST + PHOTOS + PRESS RELEASE | Ain't Misbehavin'

Fort Worth Sundance Square‭ — February 13, 2025

Circle Theatre announces the cast and creative team for Ain’t Misbehavin’, PLUS exclusive promo photos. This production will bring audiences an unforgettable, up-close experience in the theater’s first-ever immersive production!

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Circle Theatre is proud to present Ain't Misbehavin with music by Thomas “Fats” Waller and conception by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Murray Horwitz running March 6 - 22, 2025. Tickets on sale now. 

ABOUT THE SHOW

Travel back in time all the way to 1929, with a lively production of Ain’t Misbehavin’, a vibrant revue celebrating the music of Fats Waller and the exuberance of the Harlem Renaissance. This high-energy show captures the spirit of the era with its infectious jazz and ragtime rhythms, transporting its audiences to another time and place entirely. Come experience the unforgettable melodies that defined a generation and made Harlem the epicenter of musical innovation and forever changed the landscape of American music.

ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE

Circle’s newly renovated lobby, The Velvet Lounge, transforms into a vibrant, cabaret-style theater for an intimate and immersive experience. With just 12 performances and only 45 seats per night, every moment feels exclusive.

Seating is an eclectic mix of high and low tops, plush couches, and velvet chairs, creating a relaxed yet stylish atmosphere. Patrons can choose between individual tickets, standard tables, or VIP tables, which include a bottle of wine and cocktail service throughout the show. General tables also enjoy cocktail service, making every seat a front-row experience to the magic of Ain’t Misbehavin’. Tickets start at $45—secure your spot for this unforgettable evening!

FULL PRESS RELEASE

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' | PHOTOS

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CAST ANNOUNCEMENT

STARRING

J. Dontray Davis*

Davian Jackson

Janette Robinson

Crystal Williams

Micaela E. Workman

CREATIVE TEAM

Khira Hailey (Director), Cherish Love Robinson* (Music Director), Kris Black Jasper* (Stage Manager), Reagan Fitzgerald (Production Manager), Kiandra Brooks (Choreographer), DeZhané Jackson (Costume Designer), Leah Mazur (Scenic + Lighting Consultant), Colin Schwartz (Master Carpenter), Saul Ortiz (Wardrobe), TayStan Photography

TICKETS:‬Due to extremely limited space, we are offering limited complimentary press tickets for opening night‭ on a first-come, first-serve basis. ‬

ABOUT CIRCLE THEATRE‭:‬Circle Theatre has been a cornerstone of Fort Worth’s cultural community for over 40‭ ‬years‭, ‬producing contemporary plays that inspire‭, ‬entertain‭, ‬and challenge audiences‭.‬ circletheatre.com/about

WHERE:          

Circle Theatre | 230 W. 4th Street

Fort Worth, TX 76102

WHEN:

March 6 - March 22, 2025

Thursdays (7:30pm)

Fridays (8:00pm)

Saturdays (3:00pm + 8:00pm)

PREVIEWS 

Thursday, March 6, 7:30 pm

Friday, March 7, 8:00 pm 

Saturday, March 8, 3:00 pm 

OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION

Saturday, March 8, 8:00 pm 

Opening Night Reception to follow with drinks & desserts