Ain’t Too Proud is an electrifying new musical about the life and times of The Temptations, “the greatest R&B group of all time” (Billboard Magazine). Five young guys on the streets of Detroit were discovered by Berry Gordy, who signed them to his legendary new label. With their signature dance moves and unmistakable harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts—creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching number one. Through friendship and betrayal amid the civil unrest that tore America apart, their moving and personal story still resonates five decades later. (Recommended for ages 12 and up)
Presented by The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Show Type Musical |
Running Time 150 minutes (1 Intermission) |
Appropriate For 16+ |
Price Ranges $39 - $159 |
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Box Office Phone: 202-467-4600
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Performer | Role |
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Derrick Baskin | Otis Williams |
James Harkness | Paul Williams |
Jawan M Jackson | Melvin Franklin |
Jeremy Pope | Eddie Kendricks |
Ephraim Sykes | David Ruffin |
Jarvis B Manning Jr | Al Bryant and others |
Taylor Symone Jackson | Johnnie Mae and others |
Jahi Kearse | Berry Gordy and others |
Christian Thompson | Smokey Robinson and others |
Candice Marie Woods | Diana Ross and others |
Rashidra Scott | Josephine and others |
Nasia Thomas | Tammi Terrell and others |
Joshua Morgan | Shelly Berger and others |
Caliaf St. Aubyn | Dennis Edwards and others |
E. Clayton Cornelious | Richard Street and others |
Shawn Bowers | Lamont and others |
Playwright | |
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Director |
Des McAnuff |
Costume Designer |
Paul Tazewell |
Set Designer |
Robert Brill |
Sound Designer |
Steve Canyon Kennedy |
Choreographer |
Sergio Trujillo |
Musical Director |
Kenny Seymour |
Lighting Designer |
Howell Binkley |
Composer |
The Legendary Motown Catalog |
Book Writer |
Dominique Morisseau |
Adapted From |
“The Temptations” by Otis Williams with Patricia Romanowski |
Projections/Media Designer |
Peter Nigrini |