De Shields was Drama Desk Award-nominated for his appearance in the original 1978 production of Ain't Misbehavin', which celebrates the work of performer-songwriter Thomas "Fats" Waller. The cast of the Crossroads Theatre production includes Tyrone Davis, Zurin Villanueva, Rheaume Crenshaw, Johmaalya Adelekan in addition to Ming-Trent.
Here's a look at the cast in rehearsal:
Johmaalya Adelekan, Jacob Ming-Trent, Zurin Villanueva, Tyrone Davis Jr. and Rheaume Crenshaw with Andre de Shields (front)
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Andre de Shields
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Rheaume Crenshaw, Johmaalya Adelekan, Tyrone Davis Jr., Zurin Villanueva and Jacob Ming-Trent
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Johmaalya Adelekan
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Tyrone Davis Jr.
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Rheaume Crenshaw, Tyrone Davis Jr. and Johmaalya Adelekan
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Rheaume Crenshaw, Zurin Villanueva and Johmaalya Adelekan
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The cast of Ain't Misbehavin'
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Jacob Ming-Trent
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The cast of Ain't Misbehavin'
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The cast of Ain't Misbehavin'
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The cast of Ain't Misbehavin'
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The cast of Ain't Misbehavin'
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Johmaala Adelekan, Jacob Ming-Trent, Zurin Villanueva, Tyrone Davis Jr., Rheaume Crenshaw and Andre de Shields
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For more information, please visit CrossroadsTheatreCompany.org.