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A Jazzy Musical Celebration of Fats Waller
Apr 28 - May 21, 2023
Hanna Theatre, Playhouse Square
Run Time: 1 Hour and 35 Minutes (with one 15 minute intermission)
"...this Great Lakes season finale is a delightful way to have a good time." - - Laura Kennelly, Cool ClevelandRead Full Review
"...an entertaining, toe-tapping, fun-filled celebration of Waller’s music that is a that is a fitting tribute to the burgeoning music scene that he w - Sheri Gross, The News-HeraldRead Full Review
"If you love, even like jazz and want to swing back into the long-gone era or the Harlem Renaissance this is a show for you!" - Roy Berko, BroadwayWorld.comRead Full Review
"This show cannot not help but give you anything but love. Definitely check this one out!" - Mark Horning, Cleveland Theater WriterRead Full Review
"The 4 year wait was so worth it!! Absolutely delightful!!" - Terry, Audience Member
"Great show, great music!" - Jennifer, Audience Member
"Fantastic show! We really enjoyed it." - Angela, Audience Member
"What a wonderful production! Very well cast! Very well acted! A pleasure to watch." - Mary, Audience Member
"Fabulous production saw today - Ain't Misbehavin'. Great voices!" - Mary, Audience Member
"Ain't Misbehavin' has a lot to offer...can enjoy the many nuances and bold fun of the Fats Waller musical oeuvre." - Christine Howey, Cleveland SceneRead Full Review
GLT Teacher Workshop Series!
Bring Shakespeare to life in your classroom! Join the Great Lakes Theater Teacher Workshop Series for dynamic, hands-on training that builds confidence, inspires students and meets curriculum goals. Explore fresh, performance-based teaching strategies!
Great Lakes Theater Camp
Daily classes will be held at Brook Park Elementary School in a two-week session from Monday through Thursday, June 8-18, 2026 (no Fridays). The program is designed for students of all levels of experience and ability.
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