Opened: March 21, 2019
Closing: Open Run
Category: Broadway, Musical
Runtime: 2 hrs. and 30 min. (with one intermission)
Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations, is the latest jukebox musical to open on Broadway. Based on group founder Otis Williams’ 1988 tell-all, the play offers an entertaining glimpse into the lives of one of R&Bs most successful groups. The Temptations have an enduring musical legacy that has spawned over 42 top ten hits, four Grammys and millions of loyal fans. The musical is a tribute to their undeniable influence on pop culture. Actor Derrick Baskin as Otis Williams narrates this epic show, sharing the laughter and heartbreak of life as a Temptation. It is a story of friendship and fame, with each milestone and tragedy of their long career punctuated by their biggest hits. The musical features spirited renditions of My Girl, Cloud Nine, and Ain’t Too Proud To Beg.