Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations

Musical

Writers: Dominique Morisseau The Temptations

Overview

Show Information

Category
Musical
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2017
Genres
Historical/Biographical, Jukebox/Revue
Settings
Period
Time & Place
1960s/70s / Detroit and other places in the U.S.
Cast Size
large
Dancing
Heavy
Ideal for
Professional Theatre
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast
Includes adult, young adult characters

Synopsis

Ain't Too Proud is a jukebox musical that follows The Temptations' extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. 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.

The show features the creation of the band, the groundbreaking heights they hit, and how personal and political conflicts threatened to tear the group apart as the United States fell into civil unrest. Set to the beat of the group’s treasured hits, including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready,” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” Ain’t Too Proud tells the unforgettable story of the legendary quintet that Billboard Magazine named the greatest R&B group of all time.

Lead Characters


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