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.
BWW Flashback: Celebrate BEAUTIFUL's Anniversary By Looking Back At Opening Night!
by Linnae Medeiros
- Jan 12, 2020
Today is truly one fine day because it is the sixth anniversary of the hit musical Beautiful opening at Broadway's Stephen Sondheim Theatre! In honor of the occasion, we're looking back at the cast and creative team feeling the earth move on the show's opening night! Check out the video to see Jessie Mueller, Anika Larsen, Jarrod Spector, and more celebrating the special night!
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.
Photo Coverage: A Look Back at the Legacy Robe Ceremonies of 2019
by Walter McBride
- Dec 31, 2019
As we reflect on 2019, we're taking a look back on the people who received the Legacy Robe this year! From Beetlejuice to Moulin Rouge, Tina to Ain't Too Proud, and many more, relive the magic of the Broadway Legacy Robe with photos from the 2019 ceremonies below!
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.
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).
Photo Flash: WHEN IT HAPPENS TO YOU Opens At The Sheen Center
by A.A. Cristi
- Oct 10, 2019
When It Happens to You, a new play by New York Times best-selling writer Tawni O'Dell (Back Roads, Angels Burning), is now playing at off-Broadway at The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture (18 Bleecker Street at the corner of Elizabeth Street, NYC) through November 10. The official opening is Sunday, October 13 at 7:30PM.
WHEN IT HAPPENS TO YOU Launches Six-Week Run At Sheen Center
by A.A. Cristi
- Oct 1, 2019
This week, When It Happens to You a theatrical memoir by New York Times best-selling writer Tawni O'Dell (Back Roads, Angels Burning), launches a six-week limited engagement, October 4 - November 10 off-Broadway at The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture (18 Bleecker Street at the corner of Elizabeth Street, NYC) in the Loreto Theater.
Ask BWW: What is the Legacy Robe?
by Linnae Medeiros
- Oct 31, 2019
You asked, and we've answered! We asked BroadwayWorld readers to give us their most burning questions about theatre's inner workings, and we received a question asking about the Legacy Robe. We've put together a guide to let you know all about the history behind the ritual of the robe and to give you a glimpse inside what the ceremony is like. Check it all out!
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.).
The Sheen Center Hosts Run of WHEN IT HAPPENS TO YOU
by Julie Musbach
- Aug 8, 2019
When It Happens to You, a theatrical memoir by New York Times best-selling author Tawni O'Dell (Back Roads, Angels Burning), will play a seven-week limited engagement, October 2 - November 10 at The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture (18 Bleecker Street at the corner of Elizabeth Street, NYC) in the Loreto Theater.
Summer Flashback: A CHORUS LINE Opens on Broadway!
by Linnae Medeiros
- Jul 26, 2019
A five, six, seven, eight! The legendary original production of A Chorus Line celebrates the 44th anniversary of its opening night this week. In honor of the occasion, we're looking back at the opening of the show's revival featuring Tony Yazbeck, Jason Tam, Charlotte d'Amboise, and more! Check out the video to see what the show's cast did for love!
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!
Photo Flash: Broadway Stars Shine at NIGHT AT THE PIER Gala
by Julie Musbach
- May 7, 2019
Over 800 guests gathered on May 6, 2019 at Pier Sixty in New York to celebrate Family Equality Council's 10th Annual Night at the Pier Gala. Attendees enjoyed a night of entertainment and moving stories, and raised close to $1 million for Family Equality Council's critical work on behalf of LGBTQ families.
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