The original Broadway production of "Ain't Misbehavin'" opened at the Longacre Theater in New York on May 9, 1978, ran for 1604 performances and won the 1978 Tony Award (New York City) for the Best Musical. Nell Carter (Winner of the 1978 Tony Award Best Featured Actress in a Musical), André De Shields, Armelia McQueen, Ken Page and Charlayne Woodard all recreated their roles in this filmed production.
Charlayne Woodard was nominated for the 1978 Tony Award (New York City) for Supporting or Features Actress in a Musical for "Ain't Misbehavin'" and recreated her role in this production.