'Bring It On! The Musical'

Ben Matthews

Friday, August 7, 2020

"Bring It On! The Musical" premiered Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus in Cape Girardeau. The performance made adjustments to include face shields for cast and crews, audience sizes were reduced to allow appropriate room for social distancing and, for the first time, the River Campus performance will be live-streamed. Performances will take place inside the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall on Saturday, Aug. 8, and Aug. 12 to 15 at 7:30 p.m. and matinee showings will take place Sunday, Aug. 9, and 16 at 2 p.m.

Campbell, played by Danielle Bahn, sings "One Perfect Moment" during a 'Bring it On! The Musical' rehearsal Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, inside the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
A technical crew member operates a booth in the balcony as cast members perform a 'Bring it On! The Musical' rehearsal Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, inside the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
A group of Truman cheerleaders perform a dance number during a 'Bring it On! The Musical' rehearsal Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, inside the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Campbell, second from left, reacts to news of her imminent transfer to Jackson High School during a 'Bring it On! The Musical' rehearsal Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, inside the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Danielle, center right, played by Diamon Lester, talks to Campbell, far right, played by Danielle Bahn, during a 'Bring it On! The Musical' rehearsal Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, inside the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Bridget, left, played by Addie Lee, talks to Danielle, right, played by Diamon Lester, upon arriving at Jackson High School during a 'Bring it On! The Musical' rehearsal Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, inside the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Steven, far right, played by Ethan Kleekamp, stands behind Truman sophomore cheerleader Eva, played by Haley Wolff, when confronted by his girlfriend, Campbell, left, played by Danielle Bahn, during a 'Bring it On! The Musical' rehearsal Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, inside the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Crew members fill the stage during a performance of "Friday Night, Jackson" in a rehearsal of 'Bring it On! The Musical' on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, inside the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Campbell, played by Danielle Bahn, wears a leprechaun costume while performing "Friday Night, Jackson" with ensemble dancers performing "Friday Night, Jackson" during a 'Bring it On! The Musical' rehearsal Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, inside the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Campbell, played by Danielle Bahn, dances in a leprechaun costume alongside a company of dancers during a 'Bring it On! The Musical' rehearsal Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, inside the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Campbell, played by Danielle Bahn, wears a leprechaun costume while lifted by ensemble dancers performing "Friday Night, Jackson" during a 'Bring it On! The Musical' rehearsal Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, inside the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Campbell, played by Danielle Bahn, performs "Bring It On" during a 'Bring it On! The Musical' rehearsal Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, inside the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Campbell, played by Danielle Bahn, is raised to the top of a cheerleading build to conclude the first act of a 'Bring it On! The Musical' rehearsal Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, inside the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)
Closed sections of seating inside the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall are seen during a 'Bring it On! The Musical' rehearsal Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, at the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)