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"A force almost as irresistible as any of The Temptations' greatest hits.: -- Los Angeles Times

"Dazzling! This show will blow you away." -- The Washington Post 

"Pretty close to perfection!" -- The New York Times

Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations is the electrifying, new smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and silky-smooth harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching number one. 

Nominated for 12 Tony® Awards and the winner of the 2019 Tony Award for Best Choreography, Ain't Too Proud  tells the thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal, as the group's personal and political conflicts threatened to tear them apart during a decade of civil unrest in America.  

Written by three-time Obie Award winner Dominique Morisseau, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys), and choreographed by Tony-Award winner Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys, On Your Feet!), the unforgettable story of this legendary quintet is set to the beat of the group’s treasured hits, including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” and so many more.

Creative Team

Book by Dominique Morisseau

Music & Lyrics from The Legendary Motown Catalog

Directed by Des McAnuff

Choreography by Sergio Trujillo

Scenic design Robert Brill

Costume design Paul Tazewell

Lighting design Howell Binkley

Sound design Steve Canyon Kennedy

Projection design Peter Nigrini

Hair and wig design Charles G. LaPointe

Fight direction Steve Rankin

Tour resident director Brian Harlan Brooks

Associate choreographer Edgar Godineaux

Music coordinator John Miller

Production supervisor Molly Meg Legal

Production stage manager Nicole Olson

Orchestrations Harold Wheeler

Music supervision and arrangements Kenny Seymour

Casting Tara Rubin Casting, Merri Sugarman, C.S.A

CAST

Michael Andreaus

Gregory Carl Banks Jr

Shayla Brielle G.

Reed Campbell

Lawrence Dandridge

Jalen Harris

Najah Hetsberger

Devin Holloway

Harrell Holmes Jr.

Marcus Paul James

James T. Lane

Traci Elaine Lee

Elijah Ahmad Lewis

Brett Michael Lockley

Harris Matthew

Amber Mariah Talley

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National Tour of Ain't Too Proud—The Life and Times of the Temptations Begins December 7, 2022 -- Playbill

Photos: Get A First Look At AIN'T TOO PROUD On Tour -- BroadwayWorld

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