Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations
A New musical Ain’t too Proud 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 beginning previews at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre in February 2019 ith opening Night 31 March 2019.
Ain’t Too Proud
Imperial Theatre on Broadway
First Preview 28, Feb 2019
Opening Night 21, Mar 2019
Closed 16 Jan 2022 After 21 Previews 488 Performances
Covid
For performances through February 28, 2022
MASKS REQUIRED: All guests must wear a properly fitting mask over the nose and mouth in the theatre except when eating or drinking in designated areas.
VACCINATIONS REQUIRED: All guests must be fully vaccinated to enter the theatre and must present digital or physical proof at the door. To be fully vaccinated, ticket holders must have received all required doses of their type of vaccine at least two (2) weeks prior to the date of the performance. Children ages 5 – 11 must be vaccinated with an FDA or WHO authorized vaccine OR present a negative test to attend the show. Children under 5 and people with a medical condition or closely held religious belief that prevents vaccination may show proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
PHOTO ID: Guests ages 18 and older must present a valid government-issued photo ID. Guests under 18 may also show a school photo ID. Guests under 12 must be accompanied by an adult who meets the above requirements. Guests who do not comply with these policies will be denied entry or asked to leave the theatre.
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Cast
Derrick Baskin – Otis Williams
James Harkness – Paul Williams
Jawan M. Jackson – Melvin Franklin
Jeremy Pope – Eddie Kendricks
Ephraim Sykes – David Ruffin
Esther Antoine – Broadway Debut
Saint Aubyn – Broadway Debut
Shawn Bowers – Broadway Debut
E. Clayton Cornelious
Taylor Symone Jackson – Broadway Debut
Rodney Earl Jackson, Jr. – Broadway Debut
Jahi A. Kearse
Jarvis B. Manning, Jr.
Joshua Morgan
Rashidra Scott
Nasia Thomas
Christian Thompson – Broadway Debut
Curtis Wiley – Broadway Debut
Candice Marie Woods
Creative
Book by Dominique Morisseau
Songs by: The Temptations
Music orchestrated by Harold Wheeler
Music arranged by Kenny Seymour
Musical Director: Kenny Seymour
Directed by Des McAnuff
Choreographed by Sergio Trujillo
Associate Choreographer: Edgar Godineaux
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
Imperial Theatre
The Imperial Theatre is a Broadway theatre located at 249 West 45th Street (George Abbott Way) in midtown-Manhattan. The theatre seats up to 1417 people. The Shubert Organization’s fiftieth venue in New York City, it was constructed to replace their outdated Lyric Theatre. Designed by Herbert J. Krapp specifically to accommodate musical theatre productions, it opened on December 25, 1923 with the Oscar Hammerstein II-Vincent Youmans production Mary Jane McKane. Since then, it has hosted numerous important musicals, including Annie Get Your Gun (1946), Fiddler on the Roof (1964), Dreamgirls (1981), The Mystery of Edwin Drood (1985) and Les Misérables (1990), which played at the theatre until 2003. Billy Elliot the Musical played at the theatre from November 2008 until January 2012.
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| Address |
| 249 W 45th St (between 7 Ave & Broadway) New York, NY 10036 |
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| Transport |
| Subway: A, C, E to 42nd St–Port Authority; N, Q, R, 42nd St S, 1, 2, 3, 7 to 42nd St–Times Square |
| Phone |
| (212) 239-6200 / Call Group Sales Box Office at (800) 223-7565 |
| Box Office |
| Monday – Saturday 10am – 8.00pm – Sun – Phone |
| Access Information |
| Theatre is not completely wheelchair accessible.There are no steps into theatre from the sidewalk. Please be advised that where there are steps either into or within the theatre, we are unable to provide assistance. |
| Seating is accessible to all parts of the Orchestra without steps. There are no steps to the designated wheelchair seating location. |
| There is a wheelchair accessible restroom (unisex) located on the main level. ILS Infrared Listening System Monday thru Saturday 10:00A to 8:30P | Sunday 12:00N to 6:00P |
Ain’t Too Proud, Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations, The Temptations
Derrick Baskin, James Harkness, Jawan M. Jackson, Jeremy Pope, Ephraim Sykes, Esther Antoine
Saint Aubyn, Shawn Bowers, E. Clayton Cornelious, Taylor Symone Jackson, Rodney Earl Jackson, Jr
Jahi A. Kearse, Jarvis B. Manning, Jr, Joshua Morgan, Rashidra Scott, Nasia Thomas, Christian Thompson
Curtis Wiley, Candice Marie Woods
Dominique Morisseau, Harold Wheeler, Kenny Seymour, Des McAnuff, Sergio Trujillo, Edgar Godineaux, Robert Brill
Paul Tazewell, Howell Binkley, Steve Canyon Kennedy, Peter Nigrini, Charles G. LaPointe
