André De Shields and Ken Page, who starred in the original Broadway production of the Tony-winning 1978 musical Ain’t Misbehavin’, will headline a 40th anniversary concert of the Fats Waller revue September 9 at Feinstein’s/54 Below. Showtimes are 7 PM and 9:30 PM.
Joining the original cast members will be American Idol and Rent alum Frenchie Davis, as well as Cynthia Thomas. Johmaalya Adelekan, Rheaume Crenshaw, Tyrone Davis Jr, and Zurin Villanueva.
The concert will be directed by the show’s original Tony Award-winning director and co-conceiver, Richard Maltby, Jr. William McDaniel will serve as music director.
As recently announced, De Shields is also set to appear in the upcoming London engagement of Hadestown.
For tickets (beginning at $30), visit 54Below.com.