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NewsOctober 11, 2019

'Ain’t Misbehavin’'

The musical “Ain’t Misbehavin’” premiered Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus in Cape Girardeau. Cast member Anthony Michael Shepard of St. Louis described the production, billed as “The Fats Waller Musical Show,” as artwork that “encapsulates a piece of the African-American experience.” The Southeast Missourian spent time with the cast behind-the-scenes prior to the premier. The final performances are 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the River Campus.

Jacob Wiegand
Cast member Malachi Marrero of Memphis, Tennessee, positions a microphone while getting ready for the premier of "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
Cast member Malachi Marrero of Memphis, Tennessee, positions a microphone while getting ready for the premier of "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
Cast member Brianna Justine receives assistance from fellow cast member Malachi Marrero before the start of a dress rehearsal for "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
Cast member Brianna Justine receives assistance from fellow cast member Malachi Marrero before the start of a dress rehearsal for "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
Cast member John Williams gets ready for the premier of "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
Cast member John Williams gets ready for the premier of "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
Cast member John Williams takes the stage for a pre-show test before the premier of "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
Cast member John Williams takes the stage for a pre-show test before the premier of "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
"Ain't Misbehavin'" cast member Cynthia Thomas waits with other cast members shortly before the start of the premier of "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
"Ain't Misbehavin'" cast member Cynthia Thomas waits with other cast members shortly before the start of the premier of "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
Cast members Anthony Michael Shepard and Kanisha Kellum, both of St. Louis, take part in a dress rehearsal for "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
Cast members Anthony Michael Shepard and Kanisha Kellum, both of St. Louis, take part in a dress rehearsal for "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
"Ain't Misbehavin'" cast members from left: Kanisha Kellum, Diamon Lester, Brianna Justine and Cynthia Thomas sing during a dress rehearsal for "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
"Ain't Misbehavin'" cast members from left: Kanisha Kellum, Diamon Lester, Brianna Justine and Cynthia Thomas sing during a dress rehearsal for "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
"Ain't Misbehavin'" cast members from left: Brianna Justine of St. Louis, with phone; Cynthia Thomas of Chicago, in back; Kanisha Kellum of St. Louis and Diamon Lester of St. Louis get in position for a selfie before a dress rehearsal for "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
"Ain't Misbehavin'" cast members from left: Brianna Justine of St. Louis, with phone; Cynthia Thomas of Chicago, in back; Kanisha Kellum of St. Louis and Diamon Lester of St. Louis get in position for a selfie before a dress rehearsal for "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
Cast member Anthony Michael Shepard of St. Louis waits in a dressing room near fellow cast member John Williams of St. Louis before the start of a dress rehearsal for "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
Cast member Anthony Michael Shepard of St. Louis waits in a dressing room near fellow cast member John Williams of St. Louis before the start of a dress rehearsal for "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
Cast members from left: Anthony Michael Shepard, John Williams and Malachi Marrero hangout in the dressing room before the start of a dress rehearsal for "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
Cast members from left: Anthony Michael Shepard, John Williams and Malachi Marrero hangout in the dressing room before the start of a dress rehearsal for "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
Cast member Malachi Marrero assists fellow cast member John Williams before the premier of "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
Cast member Malachi Marrero assists fellow cast member John Williams before the premier of "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
"Ain't Misbehavin'" cast members Diamon Lester and Cynthia Thomas, left and right respectively in back, and Brianna Justine and Kanisha Kellum, left and right respectively in front, gather to take a selfie before the start of a dress rehearsal for "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
"Ain't Misbehavin'" cast members Diamon Lester and Cynthia Thomas, left and right respectively in back, and Brianna Justine and Kanisha Kellum, left and right respectively in front, gather to take a selfie before the start of a dress rehearsal for "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
Cast member Malachi Marrero stretches near fellow cast member John Williams, left; cast member Anthony Michael Shepard, middle; and wardrobe crew member Madison Tucker of Festus, Missouri, before the premier of "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
Cast member Malachi Marrero stretches near fellow cast member John Williams, left; cast member Anthony Michael Shepard, middle; and wardrobe crew member Madison Tucker of Festus, Missouri, before the premier of "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
"Ain't Misbehavin'" cast members Malachi Marrero, left, and John Williams take part in vocal warmups before a dress rehearsal for "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
"Ain't Misbehavin'" cast members Malachi Marrero, left, and John Williams take part in vocal warmups before a dress rehearsal for "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
"Ain't Misbehavin'" musical director Josh Harvey, at piano, leads cast members in a vocal warmup before the premier of "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
"Ain't Misbehavin'" musical director Josh Harvey, at piano, leads cast members in a vocal warmup before the premier of "Ain't Misbehavin'" on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at the River Campus in Cape Girardeau.
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The musical “Ain’t Misbehavin’” premiered Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus in Cape Girardeau. Cast member Anthony Michael Shepard of St. Louis described the production, billed as “The Fats Waller Musical Show,” as artwork that “encapsulates a piece of the African-American experience.” The Southeast Missourian spent time with the cast behind-the-scenes prior to the premier. The final performances are 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the River Campus.

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