“So easy, when you know how!” Ain't Misbehavin' at the Arizona Theatre Company

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Published March 31, 2026 at 5:39 AM MST

ATC Aint Misbehavin 4 — The Cast of “Ain’t Misbehavin'”

“So easy, when you know how!” Ain't Misbehavin' at the Arizona Theatre Company

Featured on the February 5th, 2026 edition of ARIZONA SPOTLIGHT with host Mark McLemore:

The hosts of NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series, Anamaria Sayre and Robin Hilton, talk about the current Tiny Desk contest to find a new unknown artist, and how surprising it is to have front row seats to one of the hottest music venues in the country. (Contest entries must be submitted by February 9th, 2026.)

Anamaria Sayre Tiny Desk — Anamaria Sayre a judge of NPR's Tiny Desk Contest.

Robin Hilton Tiny Desk — Robin Hilton, a judge of NPR's Tiny Desk Contest.

A talk with Jeff Spitz, the filmmaker behind the documentary “The Return of Navajo Boy”. It looks at the impact that generations of uranium mining in Monument Valley has had on an indigenous family who lives there. Jeff Spitz will be in Arizona to attend a screening of the movie and panel being hosted by the University on Feb.15th.

Courtesy of Jeff Spitz

Jeff Spitz, the Director of _The Return of Navajo Boy_

Jeff and Elsie Uranium — Elsie Mae Begay(left) and Jeff Spitz(right) standing side beside watching during the uranium cleanup process in 2011.

Elsie and John Navajo Boy — Elsie Mae Begay and John Wayne Cly standing next to a crd board cutout of Actor John Wayne in Monument Valley during the filming of *The Return of Navajo Boy*

Hear from Michael Hollonbeck and Peter Megaw, two members of the Tucson Gem & Mineral Society and its important connection to the annual Gem & Mineral Showcase, the largest gathering of its kind in the world.

Mineral Society 1 — This display was set up for prominent collector Gene Meieran by Michael Hollonbeck in 2024. The items are a quartz variety amethyst with calcite crystals from Uruguay. They are also among the most unique pieces in he world.

Mineral Society members — Michael Hollonbeck and Peter Megaw, PhD are active members of the Tucson Gem and Mineral Society and encourage others to get involved. They visited azpm to speak about their experiences.

Mineral Society 2 — This is a blue topaz and diamond ring that Michael Hollonbeck bought for his wife as a Valentine's gift during the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show in 2019.

Mineral Society 4 — Michael Hollonbeck holds a malachite pseudomorph azurite crystal from Sonora Mexico. He earned it for trade while working for Peter Megaw, a fellow member of the Gem and Mineral Society in Tucson.

And, meet Dell Howlett and Abdul Hamid Royal, two of the artists behind Arizona Theatre Company’s current show, the musical revue “Ain’t Misbehavin’”. It’s a celebration of the Harlem Renaissance and the songs of Thomas “Fats” Waller, music that has truly stood the test of time.

Dell and Abdul In Studio — Abdul Hamid Royal and Dell Howlett in the AZPM studio to talk about upcoming show "Ain't Misbehavin'".

Dell Howlett rehearsal — Director & Choreographer Dell Howlett in rehearsals for ATC's “Ain’t Misbehavin.'”

ATC Ain't Misbehaving — The Cast of “Ain’t Misbehavin'”

Abdul in Rehearsal — Musical Director Abdul Hamid Royal and ATC staff in rehearsals for “Ain’t Misbehavin'”

ATC Aint Misbehavin 3 — The Cast of “Ain’t Misbehavin'”

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“So easy, when you know how!” Ain't Misbehavin' at the Arizona Theatre Company