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VIDEO: Go Inside AIN'T TOO PROUD's Broadway Reopening Night!
by Team BWW - Oct 18, 2021

Get ready! The Temptations are back on Broadway. Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations officially returned to Broadway at the Imperial Theatre on Saturday night and BroadwayWorld is taking you inside the big night!

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of AIN'T TOO PROUD Perform on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - Oct 18, 2021

The cast performed a medley of Temptations hits, including “Get Ready,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” and “I Can’t Get Next to You.” Watch the full performance now!

Photos: AIN'T TOO PROUD Re-Opens on Broadway; Go Inside the Big Night!
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 17, 2021

Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations officially returned to Broadway at the Imperial Theatre on Saturday, October 16.

AIN'T TOO PROUD Announces General Rush Policy and Digital Lottery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2021

Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations, the smash Tony Award-winning musical sensation, returned at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). Find out how to get Rush and Lotto tickets. 

Back On Broadway: Jawan M. Jackson Talks Returning to AIN'T TOO PROUD, Working With New Cast Members & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 15, 2021

BroadwayWorld's new interview series Back on Broadway is taking readers on the exciting journey of Broadway's return to the stage! Next up in the series is Jawan M. Jackson, returning to his role as Melvin Franklin in Ain't Too Proud! 

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.

Orfeh and Andy Karl, Nicole Henry & More to Perform at Feinstein's/54 Below This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2021

This week, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

Liz Callaway, Sierra Boggess, Kelli O'Hara, WRITE OUT LOUD and More Announced for September at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 3, 2021

Next month, FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond.

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.

Annie Golden, Phoenix Best, and More Lead The Pop/Broadway Song Title Mashup Show at Feinstein's/54 Below
by Stephi Wild - Aug 26, 2021

Two different songs. Two different genres. One same title. See some of Broadway's greatest hits be mashed up with iconic pop songs, both of which share a name.

Which Jimmy Awards Finalists Have Appeared on Broadway?
by Taylor Brethauer-Hamling - Jul 14, 2021

The 12th Jimmy Awards ceremony will be available to watch online on Thursday, July 15th at 7:30PM ET. Fans can watch right here at BroadwayWorld. Before the big night we're looking back on the Jimmy performances by students that went on to be recognized at the Tonys, take over iconic roles on Broadway, and more!

Christy Altomare, Ethan Slater, Ryan Scott Oliver & More Announced for Broadway Buskers Concert Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2021

Broadway Buskers, Times Square Alliance’s concert series celebrating the performers and singer-songwriters of the theater community, will return to the Plazas of Times Square in anticipation of Broadway’s reopening this fall.

Mary Kate Morrisey, Danny Quadrino, Alyssa Fox & More Lead Bringing You Broadway's Benefit Concert at Haswell Greens
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2021

Bringing You Broadway is a new non-profit organization where Broadway artists create unique performances for children with developmental disabilities. Join Bringing You Broadway for a very special benefit concert on May 26th at 7pm. 

ID and PEOPLE Launch a New Season of PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 9, 2021

Featuring 12 all-new episodes, the new season of PEOPLE MAGAZINE INVESTIGATES premieres Monday, March 22 at 10/9c on Investigation Discovery. Episodes will also stream weekly on Mondays on discovery+.

Captain Cook and The Art Of Memorabilia Opens At The David Roche Foundation
by Stephi Wild - Feb 3, 2021

This exhibition unpacks the notion of memorabilia and memorialisation of Cook – what has been kept of Cook, recorded, photographed, souvenired, named and remembered in Australia in the 250 years since his landing and examines how contemporary and First Nations artists have responded to the symbol of Cook and empire to generate change. Robert Reason, Museum Director, The David Roche Foundation.

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.

The Cast of AIN'T TOO PROUD Will Perform at Broadway Sessions This Week
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2020

BROADWAY SESSIONS is described as an evening of musical performances, games and open mic featuring a new Broadway cast twice monthly. The show is created and hosted by Ben Cameron (Bway Wicked, Aida, Footloose, Dance Captain Dance Attack web series) and features musical director Joshua Stephen Kartes on piano. This Thursday night, February 20, Broadway Sessions will welcome cast members from Ain't Too Proud and more!

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