The joint will be jumpin'

By June Wulff, Globe Staff  |  April 9, 2009

It's been almost 31 years since the Tony-winning, musical revue "Ain't Misbehavin' " opened on Broadway. The Thomas Wright "Fats" Waller tribute launched the career of the late Nell Carter and features an electrifying score that includes "Honeysuckle Rose," "This Joint Is Jumpin,' " "Your Feet's Too Big," and the title track. This production stars a performer whose career has already been launched - 2003 "American Idol" champion Ruben Studdard (below). Singing and swinging with "The Velvet Teddy Bear" will be "American Idol" alums Frenchie Davis and Trenyce Cobbins. April 10-12. $28-$58. The Strand Theatre, 543 Columbia Road, Boston. 866-348-9738. www.citicenter.org