Ain't Too Proud 2021 - Articles Page 1.8

Run Time:
Two hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission
Ages: 13+
Opened: October 16, 2021
Closing: January 16, 2022

Ain't Too Proud - 2021 - Broadway History , Info & More

Imperial Theatre (Broadway)
249 West 45th St. New York, NY

It was a sound that would change music history. Ain't Too Proud is the electrifying new musical that tells the story of The Temptations from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

With their signature dance moves and unmistakable harmonies, everybody knows the Temptations' hits, but Ain't Too Proud brings the rest of the rocky history to life; how the founding members met, the unbelievable heights that they hit, and how personal and political conflicts threatened to tear the group apart as the country fell into civil unrest.

With a book by Dominique Morisseau, choreography by Sergio Trujillo, and direction by Des McAnuff, this musical tells the thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal, featuring the toe-tapping hits hits like "My Girl," "Just My Imagination," "Papa Was a Rolling Stone," and many more.

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Ain't Too Proud review – thrilling music but shallow drama in Temptations musical
6 / 10

There's a chilly irony at the shrink-wrapped heart of Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, the thrillingly performed and dramatically static jukebox musical on Broadway. This is a musical that's about (if it's about anything) the perils of fame. And a goose of fame is what it offers to the Temptations, the consummate R&B group that has been grooving in unison for almost six decades.

Broadway Review: ‘Ain’t Too Proud’
7 / 10

But polished performances, slick choreography (by Sergio Trujillio) and a slate of 31 Motown tunes should satisfy audiences who might not be looking for probing storytelling, as long as the show delivers well-performed hits. That it does, as it centers on the story of the classic quintet of performers singing 'Cloud Nine,' 'If You Don't Know Me By Now,' 'My Girl,' 'I'm Gonna Make You Love Me' and the title song, among others - including some songs that weren't the group's own.

AIN'T TOO PROUD Has Broken the Box Office House Record at the Imperial Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 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.

VIDEO: AIN'T TOO PROUD Celebrates the 55th Anniversary of 'My Girl' with Subway Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 20, 2019


Ain't Too Proud's Derrick Baskin, Jawan M. Jackson, Jelani Remy, James Harkness, and Ephraim Sykes, sang a?oeMy Girla?? a cappella for some lucky subway riders in celebration of the song's 55th anniversary, which is officially tomorrow, December 21st.

Video: Bill And Hillary Clinton Stop By AIN'T TOO PROUD On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - December 13, 2019


This week, President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton stopped by Broadway's Ain't Too Proud and swung by backstage after the show to meet with the cast.

AIN'T TOO PROUD �" THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS Breaks Imperial Theatre Box Office Record
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 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 - November 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 - November 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).

VIDEO: Cast of AIN'T TOO PROUD Perform a Medley on THE VIEW
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 14, 2019


The cast of Ain't Too Proud stopped by The View on Thursday to perform a medley of songs from the Broadway musical.

Photo Flash: AIN'T TOO PROUD Celebrates Otis Williams' Birthday!
by Nicole Rosky - October 31, 2019


There was a celebration at the Imperial Theatre earlier this week as the company of Ain't Too Proud came together to celebrate the man behind the story, Otis Willimas. Otis, one of the founding members of the Temptations, turned 78 years old. Check out photos from the festivities below!

AIN'T TOO PROUD Hosts Actors Fund Benefit Performance 9/15
by Julie Musbach - September 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.).

AIN'T TOO PROUD Adds Actors Fund Performance on September 15
by Stephi Wild - August 27, 2019


Ain't Too Prouda?"The Life and Times of the Temptations has added a special performance next month to benefit the Actors Fund.

Is AIN'T TOO PROUD Headed For The West End?
by A.A. Cristi - August 1, 2019


Broadway's Tony Award-winning bio musical, Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations, could be preparing to cross the pond.

Jelani Remy Takes Over the Role of Eddie Kendricks AIN'T TOO PROUD on July 9
by Stephi Wild - July 8, 2019


BroadwayWorld has learned that Jelani Remy will take over the role of Eddie Kendricks in Ain't Too Proud beginning tomorrow, July 9. Jeremy Pope played his final performance on July 7.

Photo Flash: AIN'T TOO PROUD Celebrates 100th Broadway Performance!
by Nicole Rosky - June 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!

VIDEO: Legendary Orchestrator, Arranger Harold Wheeler was Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Tony Awards
by Stage Tube - June 9, 2019


On Sunday night, the Tony Awards honored legendary orchestrator and arranger Harold Wheeler with one of three 2019 Lifetime Achievement Awards. Wheeler is currently represented on Broadway with AIN'T TOO PROUD - THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS. Watch Howard Wheeler accept the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award here.

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of AIN'T TOO PROUD Perform a Medley of Temptations' Hits at the Tony Awards
by Stage Tube - June 9, 2019


zxZXAt the 73rd Annual Tony Awards, the talented cast of AIN'T TOO PROUD - THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS performed a medley of songs from the show. The performance was led by Derrick Baskin, James Harkness, Jawan M. Jackson, Jeremy Pope, and Ephraim Sykes. Watch the cast of AIN'T TOO PROUD PERFORM here.

VIDEO: Watch Sergio Trujillo Accept the Tony Award for Best Choreography for AIN'T TOO PROUD
by Stage Tube - June 9, 2019


sdasdasdBefore the 2019 Tony Awards broadcast began, the award for Best Choreography was awarded to Sergio Trujillo for his work on AIN'T TOO PROUD - THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS. Watch Trujillo's acceptance speech here.

AIN'T TOO PROUD to Launch National Tour From Providence Summer 2020
by Julie Musbach - May 31, 2019


The first national touring production of Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations will officially launch at the Providence Performing Arts Center in Providence, Rhode Island, in July 2020, before the tour goes on to play more than 50 cities coast-to-coast for more than 100 touring weeks, including a homecoming to The Temptations' roots in Detroit, and a triumphant return to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC.

AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS's Sergio Trujillo Wins 2019 Tony Award for Best Choreography
by BWW News Desk - June 9, 2019


Sergio Trujillo has won the 2019 Tony Award for Best Choreography for AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS.

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!

AIN'T TOO PROUD Releases Tickets Through May 2020
by Julie Musbach - May 21, 2019


A new block of tickets for the hit new Broadway musical Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations are now on sale through May 17, 2020

BWW Interview: Sergio Trujillo Talks Choreographing the Iconic Temptations in AIN'T TOO PROUD
by Tracy Hopkins - May 15, 2019


Sergio Trujillo has been dazzling Broadway audiences with his fancy footwork for hit musicals like Memphis, Jersey Boys, On Your Feet! The Emilio and Gloria Estefan Musical and Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. The Columbia-born choreographer's latest, Ain't Too Proud-The Life and Times of The Temptations is another crowd-and-critics pleaser and has been nominated for 12 Tony Awards, including a nod for Trujillo in the Best Choreography category.

Other Productions of Ain't Too Proud

2017   Regional (US) Berkeley Rep World Premiere Production
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2021   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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2021   US Tour First National Tour
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2023   West End
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Ain't Too Proud - 2021 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2019 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical Dominique Morisseau
2019 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Jeremy Pope
2019 Drama League Awards Distinguished Performance Award Ephraim Sykes
2019 Drama League Awards Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Musical Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Choreographer Sergio Trujillo
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical Ephraim Sykes
2019 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Orchestrations Harold Wheeler
2019 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Dominique Morisseau
2019 Tony Awards Best Choreography Sergio Trujillo
2019 Tony Awards Best Costume Design of a Musical Paul Tazewell
2019 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Des McAnuff
2019 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design of a Musical Howell Binkley
2019 Tony Awards Best Musical Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations
2019 Tony Awards Best Orchestrations Harold Wheeler
2019 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Ephraim Sykes
2019 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Jeremy Pope
2019 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Derrick Baskin
2019 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design of a Musical Robert Brill
2019 Tony Awards Best Sound Design of a Musical Steve Canyon Kennedy

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