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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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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 â€" 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.

VIDEO: The Cast of AIN'T TOO PROUD Performs on TODAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 29, 2019


The cast of 'Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations' kicks off TODAY's Best of Broadway Week with a live performance of the show's title track.

Photo Flash: New Shots of AIN'T TOO PROUD Cast in Action!
by Nicole Rosky - April 26, 2019


Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations, opened just last month at Broadway's legendary Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street). Check out new production shots of the cast in action below!

AIN'T TOO PROUD Will Kick Off Broadway Week with Performance on TODAY 4/29
by Julie Musbach - April 24, 2019


Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations will launch 'TODAY''s annual Broadway Week, when the Classic Five Temptations - Derrick Baskin, James Harkness, Jawan M. Jackson, Jeremy Pope, and Ephraim Sykes - perform numbers from the new Broadway musical.

Ain't Too Proud History

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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2024   US Tour Second National Tour
US Tour

Ain't Too Proud - 2021 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
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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