2018 jukebox musical
Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations
is a 2017
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 opened at
Broadway
's
Imperial Theatre
in March 2019.
Productions
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Berkeley Rep (2017)
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The musical premiered at the
Berkeley Repertory Theatre
in
Berkeley, California
, on August 31, 2017, with a press opening on September 14,
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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)
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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.
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Los Angeles (2018)
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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.
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Toronto (2018)
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Following its run at the Ahmanson, the show moved to the
Princess of Wales Theatre
in
Toronto, Ontario
where it ran from October 11, 2018, through November 17, 2018.
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Broadway (2019)
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The musical opened on Broadway in 2019 at the
Imperial Theatre
, with previews beginning February 28, 2019 and an opening night on March 21, 2019.
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As of March 12, 2020, the show suspended production due to the
COVID-19 pandemic
. On May 10, 2021, it was announced that the show would return to Broadway with a gala performance on October 16.
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The production had its final performance on January 16, 2022.
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US Equity Tour (2021)
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It was announced on May 31, 2019, that the national equity tour would kick off in July 2020 at the
Providence Performing Arts Center
in Providence, Rhode Island. The premiere was postponed due to the
COVID-19 pandemic
. It opened at the
Durham Performing Arts Center
in Durham, North Carolina on December 7, 2021. It played its final performance on March 3, 2024, at the Saenger Theater in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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West End (2023)
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A production began performances in the
West End
at the
Prince Edward Theatre
on March 31, 2023.
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The show closed at the Prince Edward Theatre on 17 September 2023. The show was originally set to run until 7 January 2024.
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Characters and original cast
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Character
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Berkeley
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Washington, DC
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Los Angeles
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Toronto
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Broadway
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U.S. Equity Tour
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London
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2017
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2018
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2019
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2021
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2023
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Otis Williams
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Derrick Baskin
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Marcus Paul James
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Sifiso Mazibuko
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Melvin Franklin
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Jared Joseph
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Jawan M. Jackson
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Harrell Holmes Jr.
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Cameron Bernard Jones
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Eddie Kendricks
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Jeremy Pope
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Jalen Harris
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Mitchell Zhangazha
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Paul Williams
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James Harkness
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James T. Lane
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Kyle Cox
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David Ruffin
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Ephraim Sykes
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Elijah Ahmad Lewis
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Tosh Wanogho-Maud
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Al Bryant
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Jarvis B. Manning Jr.
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Brett Michael Lockley
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Michael James Stewart
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Tammi Terrell
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Nasia Thomas
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Shayla Brielle G.
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Evonnee Bentley-Holder
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Johnnie Mae Matthews
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Taylor Symone Jackson
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Traci Elaine Lee
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Sadie-Jean Shirley
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Berry Gordy
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Jahi Kearse
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Michael Andreaus
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Akmed Junior Khemalai
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Smokey Robinson
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Christian Thompson
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Lawrence Dandridge
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Ryan Carter
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Diana Ross
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Candice Marie Woods
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Deri'Andra Tucker
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Holly Liburd
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Josephine Miles
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Rashidra Scott
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Najah Hetsberger
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Naomi Katiyo
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Shelly Berger
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Jeremy Cohen
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Joshua Morgan
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Reed Campbell
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Dylan Turner
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Dennis Edwards
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Caliaf St. Aubyn
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Harris Matthew
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Posi Morakinyo
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Richard Street
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E. Clayton Cornelious
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Devin Holloway
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Simeon Montague
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Lamont
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Shawn Bowers
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Gregory Carl Banks Jr.
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Toyan Thomas-Browne
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Musical numbers
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Original Berkeley Rep production
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Original Broadway production
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- Act I
- "The Way You Do The Things You Do"
- "Runaway Child, Running Wild"
- "Gloria"
- "In The Still Of The Night"/"Speedo"
- "Shout"
- "I Want A Love I Can See"
- "My Girl"
- "Get Ready"
- Supremes Medley: "You Can't Hurry Love"/"Come See About Me"/"Baby Love"
- "Since I Lost My Baby "
- "Ain't Too Proud To Beg"
- "Don't Look Back"/"You're My Everything"
- "If I Could Build My Whole World Around You"
- "If You Don't Know Me By Now"
- "(I Know) I'm Losing You"
- "I Wish It Would Rain"
- "I Could Never Love Another (After Loving You)"
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- Act II
- "I Can't Get Next To You"
- "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me"
- "War"
- "Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today)"
- "Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)"
- "Superstar (Remember How You Got Where You Are)"
- "For Once In My Life"
- "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone", Pt. 1
- "Cloud Nine"
- "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone", Pt. 2
- "What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted"
- "I Can't Get Next To You"
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Recording
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The original Broadway cast recording of
Ain't Too Proud
was recorded January 19?22, 2019 at Sound on Sound Studios, Montclair, NJ, and digitally released on March 22, 2019. The physical album released on April 19, and a double-LP vinyl was released on June 7.
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Awards and nominations
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Broadway production
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References
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"Berkeley Rep Announces Full Casting and Creative Team for World Premiere of
Ain't Too Proud?The Life and Times of The Temptations
"
(PDF)
(Press release). Berkeley Repertory Theatre. July 13, 2017
. Retrieved
February 2,
2020
.
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" 'Ain't Too Proud' Breaks Kennedy Center Box Office Record"
broadwayworld.com, July 23, 2018
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" 'Ain't Too Proud?The Life and Times of The Temptations' Kennedy Center"
kennedy-center.org, accessed March 22, 2019
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McNulty, Charles.
"Review: 'Ain't Too Proud,' the Broadway-bound musical about the Temptations: Sensational music, scattershot storytelling"
Los Angeles Times
, August 26, 2018
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Fricker, Karen.
" 'Ain’t Too Proud' pays a busy, sometimes breathtaking tribute to the Temptations"
The Star
, October 17, 2018
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Hipes, Patrick (October 2, 2018).
"Temptations Musical 'Ain't Too Proud' Sets Broadway Dates"
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Deadline.com
. Retrieved
October 11,
2018
.
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Hetrick, Adam; McPhee, Ryan.
"Read the Reviews for Broadway’s 'Ain’t Too Proud ? The Life and Times of the Temptations'"
playbill, March 21, 2019
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Clement, Olivia (May 12, 2020).
"Check the Statuses of Broadway Shows During the Coronavirus Shutdown"
. Retrieved
May 29,
2020
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Lang, Brent (December 28, 2021).
"
'Ain't Too Proud' Becomes Latest Broadway Musical to Close as COVID Hits Theater Business Hard"
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Variety
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Archived
from the original on December 28, 2021
. Retrieved
January 17,
2022
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"Ain't Too Proud ? Broadway Musical ? Tour | IBDB"
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www.ibdb.com
. Retrieved
January 13,
2022
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"The Temptations musical Ain't Too Proud to run in the West End | WhatsOnStage"
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www.whatsonstage.com
. September 23, 2022
. Retrieved
September 23,
2022
.
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"Ain't Too Proud to close at the West End's Prince Edward Theatre | West End Theatre"
. July 23, 2023.
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"
Ain't Too Proud
Casting"
berkeleyrep.org
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"Cast Announced for 'Ain't Too Proud' at Ahmanson"
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Center Theatre Group
. July 19, 2018
. Retrieved
October 11,
2018
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"Ain't Too Proud Programme"
(PDF)
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Mirvish
. Retrieved
October 11,
2018
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"Ain't Too Proud ? Broadway Musical ? Tour | IBDB"
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www.ibdb.com
. Retrieved
January 13,
2022
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Culwell-Block, Logan (February 28, 2019).
"
Ain't Too Proud
, Broadway's New Temptations Musical, Will Release a Cast Album in March"
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Playbill
. Retrieved
June 9,
2019
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"2019 Tony Award Nominations Are Announced"
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Broadway.com
. Retrieved
April 30,
2019
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"Check out the 2019 Tony Award Nominees!"
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todaytix.com
. April 30, 2019
. Retrieved
April 30,
2019
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Lefkowitz, Andy (April 23, 2019).
"Hadestown, Tootsie & Oklahoma! Lead 2019 Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations"
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Broadway.com
. Retrieved
April 23,
2019
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Lefkowitz, Andy (April 17, 2019).
"Nominations Announced for 85th Annual Drama League Awards"
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Broadway.com
. Retrieved
April 17,
2019
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Evans, George (April 19, 2019).
"
'Be More Chill', 'Pretty Woman' Top Broadway's Audience Choice Awards"
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Broadway.com
. Retrieved
May 19,
2019
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