AIN'T TOO PROUD Reopening Night Thread
AIN'T TOO PROUD Reopening Night Thread
#1AIN'T TOO PROUD Reopening Night Thread
Posted: 10/16/21 at 12:02am
Get ready, ‘cause here they come (again).
The Temptations rock the Imperial Theatre once more tonight, as Ain’t Too Proud resumes Broadway performances. The Tony-winning jukebox musical welcomes back its entire pre-shutdown cast, while introducing five new understudies and swings. Nik Walker, James Harkness, Jawan M. Jackson, Matt Manuel, and Jelani Remy play Otis Williams, Paul Williams, Melvin Franklin, David Ruffin, and Eddie Kendricks, respectively.
As previously announced, lead producers Tom Hulce and Ira Pittelman have stated that reopening night of Ain’t Too Proud will serve as a special gala performance.
Who’s bringing the sunshine on a cloudy day (or as the forecast says, a rainy evening)?
Oh look, a bibu!
#2AIN'T TOO PROUD Reopening Night Thread
Posted: 10/16/21 at 11:27pm
Was anyone at the Imperial tonight?
I heard they rolled out a red carpet for the gala performance, and Otis Williams himself was in attendance.
Oh look, a bibu!
#3AIN'T TOO PROUD Reopening Night Thread
Posted: 10/17/21 at 1:10am
Tonight's curtain call can be found below.
Speeches by Nik Walker, director Des McAnuff, and ensemblist Taylor Symone Jackson (who has been with this show since 2016). Onstage appearances by Tony-winning choreographer Sergio Trujillo, set designer Robert Brill, costume designer Paul Tazewell, and Otis Williams. Several OBC members in the audience, as well as the stars of the forthcoming national tour. Williams is turning 80 on the 30th, and as an early celebration, the cast serenaded him with a harmonious rendition of Stevie Wonder's "Happy Birthday."
Sounded like another electric reopening night.
Oh look, a bibu!
#4AIN'T TOO PROUD Reopening Night Thread
Posted: 10/17/21 at 10:24pm
Looks like it was a packed house. Exciting.
CZJ at opening night party for A Little Night Music, Dec 13, 2009.
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#5AIN'T TOO PROUD Reopening Night Thread
Posted: 10/17/21 at 10:25pmIll be there on Tuesday! I’m excited-this is one show I wanted to see pre-lockdown that I didn’t get to. Really looking forward to it!
