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AIN'T TOO PROUD Box Office Opens Today
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2021


The Imperial Theatre box office (249 West 45th Street) opens today at 10 AM for the Tony Award-winning musical Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations which will return with a gala performance on Saturday, October 16.

AIN'T TOO PROUD Announces Broadway Cast With Nik Walker, James Harkness, Jelani Remy, Jawan M. Jackson & Matt Manuel
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 1, 2021


Today, complete casting was announced for Broadway’s Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations, as the Tony Award-winning musical prepares to return to the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street) with a gala performance on Saturday, October 16.

Allison Blackwell, Jahi Kearse, NaTasha Yvette Williams and More Will Perform Songs From New Musical MONTGOMERY
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2021


The new musical MONTGOMERY, about 15-year-old Claudette Colvin's fight against segregation, will premiere five songs in a brief online concert May 1.

$5 Tickets On Sale For The Sappho Project's THE W*RK LAB
by Stephi Wild - Apr 19, 2021


The Sappho Project presents musical presentations created by The W*rk Lab, a developmental lab that fosters the creation of new paradigm shifting musicals written by women and TGNC (trans & gender non-conforming) artists.

Theater Stories: AIN'T TOO PROUD, The Premiere of PIPPIN, The Debut of Mary Martin & More About The Imperial Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2020


This week's Theater Stories features the Imperial Theatre. Learn about the stars and shows to have graced the theatre's stage, including Ethel Merman in Annie Get Your Gun and Gypsy; the Broadway premiere of Mary Martin; the theatre's current show, Ain't Too Proud, and much more!

VIDEO: AIN'T TOO PROUD Releases 'I'm Losing You' Music Video to Get Out the Vote in Support of BLM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2020


A brand new music video to the Temptations hit 'I'm Losing You,' featuring the cast and orchestra of Broadway's Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations, was released today.

Whoopi Goldberg and AIN'T TOO PROUD Host Virtual Event Featuring Otis Williams and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 12, 2020


Starting tomorrow at 7 PM ET, Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations, in partnership with American Express, will premiere an exclusive virtual event hosted by Whoopi Goldberg featuring performances from the Tony Award®-winning musical along with intimate conversations with Otis Williams, founder of The Temptations, and more.

Nik Walker and Matt Manuel Will Join AIN'T TOO PROUD as Otis Williams and David Ruffin
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2020


The producers of Broadway's Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations announced today that they will welcome Hamilton alum Nik Walker and Detroit native Matt Manuel to the musical as Otis Williams and David Ruffin, respectively, beginning Friday, February 28, 2020. Derrick Baskin and Ephraim Sykes, the Tony Award® nominated original Temptations actors, will depart the production on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.

AIN'T TOO PROUD Has Broken the Box Office House Record at the Imperial Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 30, 2019


Producers Ira Pittelman and Tom Hulce announced today that Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations has once again broken the box office house record at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). Ain't Too Proud's gross for the week ending December 29, 2019, was $1,865,016.90, the highest in the history of the Imperial Theatre. The musical broke its own record of $1,710,207.90 set the week of December 8, 2019. Prior to that, Billy Elliot: The Musical held the Imperial's house record, grossing $1,663,895.00 in January 2010.

AIN'T TOO PROUD �" THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS Breaks Imperial Theatre Box Office Record
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2019


Producers Ira Pittelman and Tom Hulce announced today that the smash hit Broadway musical Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations has set a new box office record at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). Ain't Too Proud's gross for the week ending December 8, 2019, was $1,710,207.90 in the 1,424 seat theater, the highest for any week at the Imperial Theatre. Prior to Ain't Too Proud, Billy Elliot: The Musical held the house record ($1,663,895.00) set in January 2010.

VIDEO: AIN'T TOO PROUD Kicks Off Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with Show Medley
by Abigail Charpentier - Nov 28, 2019


The cast of Ain't Too Proud kicked off the 93rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with a medley of 'Get Ready,' 'Ain't Too Proud To Beg' and 'I Can't Get Next To You.'

AIN'T TOO PROUD �" THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS Will Kick Off Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 26, 2019


Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations will kick off the 93rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, alongside 'TODAY' show hosts Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker, with performances from the hit Broadway musical. The entire cast and band of Ain't Too Proud will perform a medley of 'Get Ready,' 'Ain't Too Proud To Beg,' and 'I Can't Get Next To You', which will air LIVE on NBC on Thursday, November 28 from 9 a.m. - noon (in all time zones).

AIN'T TOO PROUD Hosts Actors Fund Benefit Performance 9/15
by Julie Musbach - Sep 12, 2019


The Actors Fund announced that the sensational new Broadway musical Ain't Too Proud a?" The Life and Times of The Temptations is holding a special ninth performance this Sunday, September 15, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. to benefit The Actors Fund at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th St.).

Photo Flash: AIN'T TOO PROUD Celebrates 100th Broadway Performance!
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 17, 2019


The Tony-winning production of Ain't Too Proud, currently playing Broadway's legendary Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street), just celebrated a milestone- 100 performances on Broadway!

Oprah Pays a Visit to AIN'T TOO PROUD!
by Linnae Medeiros - May 21, 2019


We've got sunshine because Oprah recently paid a visit to the Tony-nominated hit Ain't Too Proud! Check out her reactions when she came backstage to visit the cast, including 2019 Tony nominees Derrick Baskin, Ephraim Sykes, and Jeremy Pope, after the show!

VIDEO: The Cast of AIN'T TOO PROUD Performs on TODAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 29, 2019


The cast of 'Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations' kicks off TODAY's Best of Broadway Week with a live performance of the show's title track.

Photo Flash: New Shots of AIN'T TOO PROUD Cast in Action!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 26, 2019


Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations, opened just last month at Broadway's legendary Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). Check out new production shots of the cast in action below!

Photo Coverage: Danielle Brooks, Clive Davis, and More Visit AIN'T TOO PROUD
by Walter McBride - Apr 12, 2019


Last night, Orange is the New Black's Danielle Brooks, Dascha Polanco, and Natasha Lyonne visited Ain't Too Proud on Broadway! In addition, Clive Davis was also in attendance! Following the show, the guests went backstage and took photos with the cast. BroadwayWorld was there to capture the moment, and you can check out the photos below!

TV: Watch Highlights of AIN'T TOO PROUD on Broadway!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 8, 2019


Ain't Too Proud is up and running at the Imperial Theatre, where it officially opened just last month. Below, check out brand new highlights of the cast in action!

Photo Coverage: E. Clayton Cornelious Receives the Legacy Robe For AIN'T TOO PROUD
by Walter McBride - Mar 24, 2019


'Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations' opened on March 21, at Broadway's Imperial Theatre. As per Broadway tradition, the Legacy Robe was awarded to the ensemble member with the most Broadway credits, in this case, E. Clayton Cornelious!

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