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VIDEO: The Cast of AIN'T TOO PROUD, and Original Temptations Member, Discuss the Band's Impact on CBS Sunday Morning
by Stephi Wild - Mar 10, 2019


Ain't Too Proud has hit Broadway! CBS Sunday Morning recently did a feature on the production, where they talked to the show's cast and creatives about their journey.

VIDEO: CBS SUNDAY MORNING Shines a Spotlight on AIN'T TOO PROUD
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 7, 2019


The story of The Temptations is coming to Broadway in Ain't Too Proud, which is currently in previews at the Imperial Theatre. On this week's episode of CBS Sunday Morning, Tracy Smith sits down with the talented cast to talk all about the new musical. Check out a sneak peek below!

Photo Coverage: Inside First Preview of AIN'T TOO PROUD
by Walter McBride - Mar 1, 2019


Ain't Too Proud began previews last night, February 28, at Broadway's Imperial Theatre! BroadwayWorld was in the house and snapped some photos of the Temptations in action after the show, and posing with guests.

AIN'T TOO PROUD Cast Recording Will Be Released March 21 - Pre-order Today!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2019


The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the new musical Ain't Too Proud The Life and Times of The Temptations will be released by UMe this spring. The album, which was recorded earlier this year, is available for pre-orders beginning today, and will be released on March 21 on physical CDs, sold exclusively at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street), with the digital album available on March 22. The CD will be available in wide release on April 19, and a double-LP vinyl will be available on June 7.

Wake Up With BWW 2/28: AIN'T TOO PROUD and KING LEAR Begin Previews, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2019


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! We'd like to first wish a great first preview to both Ain't Too Proud and King Lear, as well as a happy opening to Superhero off-Broadway!

AIN'T TOO PROUD Sets Lottery and Student Rush Policies
by Julie Musbach - Feb 27, 2019


Beginning on first preview, tomorrow, Thursday, February 28, Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations will launch a $42 digital lottery and a $29 in-person student rush ticket policy.

VIDEO: Meet the Temptations of AIN'T TOO PROUD
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2019


Ain't Too Proud is heading for Broadway! The musical, about the life of The Temptations, will play Broadway's Imperial Theatre beginning Thursday, February 28, 2019, with an official Opening Night set for Thursday, March 21, 2019.

Iconic Music Publisher Martin Bandier To Be Honored with Visionary Leadership Award at Songwriters Hall of Fame
by Rebecca Russo - Feb 19, 2019


Martin Bandier, Chairman and CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing, will be awarded the Visionary Leadership Award at the 50th Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner slated for Thursday, June 13th at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.  

THREE DOG NIGHT To Play Fox Cities P.A.C. April 11
by Julie Musbach - Feb 18, 2019


The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center is proud to announce Three Dog Night will play a one night only performance Thursday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m.

THREE DOG NIGHT Comes To The Sangamon Auditorium
by Stephi Wild - Feb 18, 2019


Exceptional Artists and University of Illinois Springfield announce THREE DOG NIGHT, Saturday, April 13 at 8 PM at the Sangamon Auditorium. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 22nd at 10 am. Tickets available online at UISpac.com or by phone (217) 206-6160 for $99, $84, $69, $59, $49 and $39.

STAGE TUBE: Musicales de Oscar - Las canciones premiadas por la academia
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Feb 18, 2019


Desde que se crease el Oscar a mejor cancion en 1934, el galardon ha estado estrechamente relacionado con el Musical.

Up on the Marquee: AIN'T TOO PROUD Lands On Broadway!
by Walter McBride - Feb 7, 2019


The Broadway transfer of The Temptations bio-musical Ain't Too Proud has officially landed at its Broadway home, the Imperial Theatre!

BWW Exclusive: Go Behind the Scenes of AIN'T TOO PROUD's Vogue Photo Shoot!
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 15, 2019


As previously announced, Ain't Too Proud will play Broadway's legendary Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street) with performances beginning Thursday, February 28, 2019, and an official Opening Night set for Thursday, March 21, 2019.

ASCAP Donates to MusiCares in Wake of California Wildfires
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 18, 2018


ASCAP, the world leader in performing rights and advocacy for music creators, today announced that it is making a donation to MusiCares®—a charity of the Recording Academy—to support members of the music community, including the thousands of ASCAP songwriter, composer and music publisher members affected by the recent wildfires in northern and southern California.

ASCAP Foundation Honors Valerie Simpson and Melinda Wagner
by Kaitlin Milligan - Dec 14, 2018


The ASCAP Foundation honored R&B and pop icon Valerie Simpson with its George M. Cohan Friars Foundation Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Melinda Wagner with The ASCAP Foundation Masters Award at the 2018 ASCAP Foundation Honors tonight. The ceremony took place at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall, Broadway at 60th Street, in New York City. The ASCAP Foundation 2018 scholarship recipients were also recognized in an evening brimming with talent and inspiration.

ASCAP Foundation Honors Valerie Simpson And Melinda Wagner At Jazz At Lincoln Center Tonight
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2018


The ASCAP Foundation honored R&B and pop icon Valerie Simpson with its George M. Cohan Friars Foundation Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Melinda Wagner with The ASCAP Foundation Masters Award at the 2018 ASCAP Foundation Honors tonight. The ceremony took place at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall, Broadway at 60th Street, in New York City. The ASCAP Foundation 2018 scholarship recipients were also recognized in an evening brimming with talent and inspiration.

EMMET OTTER'S JUG-BAND CHRISTMAS Comes to Riverside Theatre For Kids
by BWW News Desk - Dec 6, 2018


Riverside Theatre for Kids presents the area premiere of the holiday classic, Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas, in a live stage show on December 6-8, 2018.

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU Is Top ASCAP Holiday Song
by Tori Hartshorn - Dec 3, 2018


The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), a professional membership organization of songwriters, composers and music publishers, announces the top ASCAP holiday songs of 2018. According to an ASCAP analysis of streaming and terrestrial radio data, the hit classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” written by ASCAP songwriter Walter Afanasieff and pop star Mariah Carey, holds the #1 song position for the second year in a row.

Vote For The 2018 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards; INCOGNITO Leads Best Play!
by BWW Staff - Nov 26, 2018


There's just one month left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.

Tickets Now On Sale To The General Public For AIN'T TOO PROUD
by Stephi Wild - Nov 19, 2018


Tickets are now on sale to the general public for the upcoming Broadway musical Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations. Get your tickets now by visiting www.Telecharge.com, by calling 800-447-7400, or by visiting the Imperial Theatre Box Office (249 West 45th Street). For groups of 10 or more, visit www.BroadwayInbound.com or call 866-302-0995. For more information, please visit www.AintTooProudMusical.com

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