With so much drama, the big cast has plenty of juicy material and there isn't a weak link among these players
The Hollywood Reporter
With so much drama, the big cast has plenty of juicy material and there isn't a weak link among these players
The Hollywood Reporter
Why see Ain't Too Proud?
A Pre-Broadway Run!
Following a record-breaking world premiere run at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre, Ain't Too Proud embarks on its pre-Broadway run at the Ahmanson this season! Ain't Too Proud tells the story of The Temptations and how they became one of the biggest groups in the Motown and R&B genre. With hits like 'My Girl', 'Papa Was a Rollin' Stone','Just My Imagination' and many more this musical is sure to leave you dancing in the aisles.
What is Ain't Too Proud about?
Follow the extraordinary journey of The Temptations as they go from the streets of Detroit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Travel back in time to see how their signature dance moves and incredible harmonies helped them to rise to the top of charts. But it's not all singing and dancing - this moving and personal story will reflects their early friendship - and the betrayal that nearly tore them apart.
Key Information
Dates
Finished Sep 30, 2018
Cast
Derrick Baskin as Otis Williams
James Harkness as Paul Williams
Jawan M. Jackson as Melvin Franklin
Jeremy Pope as Eddie Kendricks
Ephraim Sykes as David Ruffin
Esther Antoine, Shawn Bowers, E. Clayton Cornelious, Rodney Earl Jackson Jr., Taylor Symone Jackson, Jahi Kearse, Jarvis B. Manning Jr., Joshua Morgan, Saint Aubyn, Rashidra Scott, Nasia Thomas, Christian Thompson, Curtis Wiley and Candice Marie Woods
Creative
Directed by Des McAnuff
Choreographed by Sergio Trujillo
Book by Dominique Morisseau
Reviews
Customer reviews
1 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)
Theresa Gomes
A Nostalguc Treat for the Soul
I loved this show so much I saw it 3 times in Toronto in December 2023 and would see it again if I have the opportunity The singing is excellent, the choreography outstanding, the harmonies sweet, the energy exhilarating, the story interesting and worked well to tie the show together. The show moved my soul to a high level. The band was terrific too. I knew these songs from my younger years but didn't realize how good they were until I saw Ain't Too Proud. Don't miss this show if you like this genre of music All of the performers were terrific but I I cannot end without emphasizing how much I admired and enjoyed Elijah Ahmad Lewis in his role as David Ruffin. He really stood out in a way I imagine the real Davud Ruffin did in the original Temptations. A really fabulous show. Please don't miss it. ... Read more
Ester D.
Best Show ever!
High Energy, great vocals, super entertaining!!!
Well written and directed!
Best show I've seen at Mirvish! ... Read more
J Flo
Mirvish Redeemed
I've been pretty disillusioned with Mirvish productions over the past few years. I just don't get
those spine tingling experiences that I used to get. I've always thought that it's because
Mirvish cheaps out on talent; you rarely get any well recognized talent like you see on
Broadway or London's west end. Generally I rarely see any of the talent 'leaving it on the
stage' any more Toronto is the theatre capital of Canada and it pales in comparison to others.
Having said this, the performance of Aint Too Proud was outstanding. Every performer
'bought it', no one seemed to demonstrate the fatigue or familiarity of the role, they all
performed like it was their first time, which was energetic, enthusiastic and needless to say;
exciting to watch. A play and a concert all in one, voices were fabulous. My husband loved it
for his birthday gift and I definitely recommended you see this at least once - good for all ages
over 8 (some cursing). 3rd row aisle seats were perfect. ... Read more
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