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BIO

Jarvis B. Manning, Jr., a native of Houston, Texas, is extremely proud to be in Dominique Morisseau's Ain't Too Proud. His favorite performance credits are Jackie Wilson, Eddie Holland, Billy Gordon, and Rick James. He portrayed these musical legends in the first national tour of Motown The Musical and on Broadway at the Nederlander Theatre. A new favorite is Elbridge "Al" Bryant and Norman Whitfield in the World premiere of Ain't Too Proud (Berkeley Rep). Graduate of the legendary High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) and the American Music and Dramatic Academy (AMDA NY). Thanks to my first audience members Jarvis Sr., Carolyn, and Deondra! This is for you Chubby CC! You too, Barbs!

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2021
Ensemble

[Regional (US)]
Berkeley Rep World Premiere Production, 2017
Al

[Broadway]
Broadway Return Engagement, 2016
Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2010
Performer


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Songbook Sundays Returns Next Month at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club

Songbook Sundays, created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer celebrating the American Songbook will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's with BEWITCHED, BOTHERED AND RODGERS AND HART on Sunday, February 5th at 5 PM and 7:30 PM at Dizzy's Club.  
Photos: Inside the SOME LIKE IT HOT Legacy Robe Ceremony

The new musical comedy SOME LIKE IT HOT is now officially open at the Shubert Theatre (225 West 44th Street). Per opening night tradition, the Legacy Robe was awarded to the ensemble member with the most Broadway credits. See photos from the ceremony.
Marc Shaiman Gushes Over SOME LIKE IT HOT Praise from Andrew Lloyd Webber

Previews are now underway for the new musical comedy Some Like It Hot and the show already has a fan in Andrew Lloyd Webber, who took to Twitter to share his praise of the 'fabulously old school' musical.
Up on the Marquee: SOME LIKE IT HOT

SOME LIKE IT HOT is now in previews. The company is led by Tony Award winner Christian Borle as Joe, J. Harrison Ghee as Jerry, Adrianna Hicks as Sugar, Kevin Del Aguila as Osgood, NaTasha Yvette Williams as Sweet Sue, Adam Heller as Mulligan, Mark Lotito as Spats. Check out photos of the new marquee at the Shubert Theatre here!
Photos: First Look At SOME LIKE IT HOT On Broadway Starring Christian Borle, J. Harrison Ghee, And More!

Preview performances of the new music comedy SOME LIKE IT HOT began at the Shubert Theatre on Broadway. See the cast of the musical featuring Tony-winner Christian Borle, J. Harrison Ghee, Adrianna Hicks, NaTahsa Yvette Williams, Kevin Del Aguila and more in new production photos!
Photos: See Christian Borle, Adrianna Hicks, J. Harrison Ghee & More in Rehearsals for SOME LIKE IT HOT

The cast is complete for Broadway’s highly Some Like It Hot! The company will be led by Tony Award winner Christian Borle as Joe, J. Harrison Ghee as Jerry, Adrianna Hicks as Sugar, Kevin Del Aguila as Osgood, NaTasha Yvette Williams as Sweet Sue, Adam Heller as Mulligan, Mark Lotito as Spats. Get a first look inside rehearsal here!
Casts Announced for AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' and ANDY WARHOL IN IRAN at BSC

Barrington Stage Company has announced casting for the first two shows of its 2022 season: the 1978 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Ain’t Misbehavin’: The Fats Waller Musical Show, and the world premiere play, Andy Warhol in Iran by Brent Askari (BSC’s American Underground) which opens the St. Germain Stage from June 2-25.
Christian Borle, Adrianna Hicks, J. Harrison Ghee & More Lead Workshop Of Broadway-Bound SOME LIKE IT HOT

BroadwayWorld has learned that a workshop was held today for SOME LIKE IT HOT, a brand-new Broadway musical comedy which was postponed due to the pandemic.
Photos: The Cast of AIN'T TOO PROUD Takes Closing Night Bows

Last night, Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations, the Tony Award®-winning musical sensation, played its final Broadway performance at the Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). The musical, with a book by Tony Award nominee Dominique Morisseau, choreography by Tony Award winner Sergio Trujillo, and direction by Tony Award winner Des McAnuff played 488 performances.
AIN'T TOO PROUD Will Close on Broadway January 16th

 Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations, the smash hit Tony Award®-winning musical will play its final Broadway performance on Sunday, January 16, 2022.
Nik Walker and Matt Manuel Will Join AIN'T TOO PROUD as Otis Williams and David Ruffin

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.
AIN'T TOO PROUD Has Broken the Box Office House Record at the Imperial Theatre

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.
AIN'T TOO PROUD " THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS Breaks Imperial Theatre Box Office Record

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

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

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).
AIN'T TOO PROUD Hosts Actors Fund Benefit Performance 9/15

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.).
Review Roundup: AIN'T TOO PROUD on Broadway - What Did the Critics Say?

Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations opens tonight, March 21, at Broadway's legendary Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). 
Wake Up With BWW 3/21: AIN'T TOO PROUD Officially Opens, and More!

Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Happy first full day of Spring! Start the season right by checking out some of the top Broadway news!
Photo Coverage: Inside First Preview of AIN'T TOO PROUD

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.
VIDEO: Meet the Temptations of AIN'T TOO PROUD

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.

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Jarvis B. Manning, Jr. has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

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