Ain't Too Proud (musical)

Ain’t Too Proud
The Life and Times of The Temptations
Music The Temptations
Lyrics The Temptations
Book Dominique Morisseau
Basis Songs by The Temptations
Premiere August 31, 2017

Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations is a 2018 jukebox musical with music and lyrics by The Temptations and a book by Dominique Morisseau. Based on the story of The Temptations, the musical had a series of regional productions and is expected to begin previews at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre in February 2019.

Productions

Berkeley Rep (2017)

The musical opened at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre in Berkeley, California, on August 31, 2017, for a limited engagement until November 5, 2017. The production was directed by Des McAnuff and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo. The production’s design team included scenery by Robert Brill, costumes by Paul Tazewell, lighting by Howell Binkley, sound by Steve Canyon Kennedy, and projections by Peter Nigrini. The musical was originally set to play through October 8; but was later extended through October 22; and ultimately through November 5. The musical was the highest-grossing production in the theatre’s history.

Washington, DC (2018)

Following its run at Berkeley Rep, the show moved to the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC where it ran from June 19, 2018 through July 22, 2018.

Los Angeles (2018)

Following its run at the Kennedy Center, the show moved to the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California where it ran from August 21, 2018 through September 30, 2018.

Toronto (2018)

Following its run at the Ahmanson, the show moved to the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto, Ontario where it will run from October 11, 2018 through November 17, 2018.

Broadway (2019)

The musical is expected to open on Broadway in 2019 at the Imperial Theatre, with previews beginning February 28, 2019 and an opening night set for March 21, 2019.[1]

Characters and original cast

Character Berkeley Rep
(2017) [2]		 Washington
(2018)		 Los Angeles
(2018)[3]		 Toronto
(2018)[4]		 Broadway
(2019)
Otis Williams Derrick Baskin
Melvin Franklin Jared Joseph Jawan M. Jackson
Eddie Kendricks Jeremy Pope
Paul Williams James Harkness
David Ruffin Ephraim Sykes
Al Bryant Jarvis B. Manning, Jr.
Tammi Terrell Nasia Thomas
Johnnie Mae Matthews Taylor Symone Jackson
Berry Gordy Jahi Kearse
Smokey Robinson Christian Thompson
Diana Ross Candice Marie Woods
Josephine Miles Rashidra Scott
Shelly Berger Jeremy Cohen Joshua Morgan
Dennis Edwards Caliaf St. Aubyn
Richard Street E. Clayton Cornelious
Lamont Shawn Bowers

Musical numbers

Original Berkeley Rep production

References

  1. ↑ Hipes, Patrick. "Temptations Musical 'Ain't Too Proud' Sets Broadway Dates". Deadline.com. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
  2. ↑ https://www.berkeleyrep.org/press/pr/1718/Berkeley_Rep_Aint_Too_Proud_Casting.pdf
  3. ↑ "Cast Announced for 'Ain't Too Proud' at Ahmanson". Center Theatre Group. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
  4. ↑ "Ain't Too Proud Programme" (PDF). Mirvish. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
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