Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations
Opera House
Don’t miss the electrifying new musical about “the greatest R&B group of all time.” With their signature dance moves and harmonies, The Temptations rose to the top of the charts, and their moving story still resonates five decades later. The show features such iconic hits as “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” and many more.
Dec. 28, 2021 - Jan. 16, 2022
Production Information
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Genre
Theater
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Price Range
$45.00 – $185.00
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Runtime
2 hours, 30 minutes, including intermission
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Most enjoyed by
Ages 12 and up
Contains minimal adult language and references.
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Presenting Sponsor
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Ephraim Sykes kneeling and the cast of Aint Too Proud. Photo: Matthew Murphy
Program
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.
Nominated for 12 Tony Awards® and the winner of the 2019 Tony Award ® for Best Choreography, it’s a thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal during a decade of civil unrest in America. Set to the beat of the group’s treasured hits, including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” Ain’t Too Proud tells the unforgettable story of the legendary quintet that Billboard Magazine named the greatest R&B group of all time.
Recommended for ages 13 and up.
Full Creative Team:
Book by Dominique Morisseau | Music and lyrics from The Legendary Motown Catalog | Music by arrangement with Sony/ATV Music Publishing | Orchestrations by Harold Wheeler | Music direction & arrangements by Kenny Seymour | Choreographed by Sergio Trujillo | Scenic design by Robert Brill | Costume design by Paul Tazewell | Lighting design by Howell Binkley | Sound design by Steve Canyon Kennedy | Projection design by Peter Nigrini | Hair and wig design by Charles G. LaPointe | Fight direction by Steve Rankin | Directed by Des McAnuff
Additional performance details
Performance Timing: 2 hours, 30 minutes with one intermission
Recommended for ages 12 and up. The show contains minimal adult language and references.
Note: This performance includes haze and smoke effects, a brief moment of flashing light, and a gunshot sound effect.
Ain't Too Proud is
“Dazzling! This show will blow you away.”
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Sponsors
The Drutz Family Fund for Musical Theater
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