Ain't Too Proud
OFF SALE
Aug 21 – Sep 30, 2018
See it before it heads to Broadway!
“A force almost as irresistible as any of The Temptations’ greatest hits. The energy, the attack, the smoothness, the masculine cool—when the men are snapping, swaying and slicing the air with their limbs, there is no defense.” -- Los Angeles Times
“Electric, engaging, and intriguing! Captivating performances, powerful song-and-dance-numbers, reminding us what made The Temptations so good in the first place.” -- Entertainment Weekly
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.
“Dazzling and ready for Broadway! The music, of course, is divine, but you’ll love the way they move in hypnotically synchronized unison, this quintet of men who made up the mightiest of Motown groups.” -- The Washington Post
Kennedy Prize-winning playwright Dominique Morisseau (Detroit '67, Sunset Baby, Center Theatre Group L.A. Writers' Workshop 16/17 participant), Olivier Award-winning choreographer Sergio Trujillo (Memphis the Musical, On Your Feet!), and two-time Tony Award®-winning director Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, Big River) bring you this thrilling new production featuring iconic hits including "My Girl," "Just My Imagination," "Papa Was a Rolling Stone," and many more.
“Not just your imagination: The Temptations musical rocks!” -- San Francisco Chronicle
Listen on Apple Podcasts: Dominique Morisseau & Artistic Director Michael Ritchie In Conversation
Creative Team
Book by Dominique Morisseau
Music and lyrics from The Legendary Motown Catalog
Music By Arrangement with Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Orchestrations Harold Wheeler
Music Direction & Arrangements Kenny Seymour
Directed by Des McAnuff
Choreography by Sergio Trujillo
Scenic Design Robert Brill
Costume Design Paul Tazewell
Lighting Design Howell Binkley
Sound Design Steve Canyon Kennedy
Projection Design Peter Nigrini
Hair & Wig Design Charles G. LaPointe
Fight Direction Steve Rankin
cast
Derrick Baskin
James Harkness
Jawan M. Jackson
Jeremy Pope
Ephraim Sykes
Esther Antoine
Saint Aubyn
Shawn Bowers
E. Clayton Cornelious
Rodney Earl Jackson Jr.
Taylor Symone Jackson
Jahi Kearse
Jarvis B. Manning, Jr.
Joshua Morgan
Rashidra Scott
Nasia Thomas
Christian Thompson
Curtis Wiley
Candice Marie Woods
OFF SALE
Previews begin August 21, 2018. Opens Friday, August 24 at 8 p.m. Through September 30, 2018.
Ahmanson 2017/18 Season Ticket Members and single ticketholders who purchased tickets to Crazy for You will be transferred to Ain't Too Proud—The Life and Times of The Temptations, running this summer. Regardless of how your original ticket(s) were delivered, your new ticket(s) for Ain't Too Proud will be mailed to your address on file. You may also check your performance date by logging in and checking "My Tickets." Should you need to, you may exchange performance dates by calling Audience Services at 213.628.2772. You are encouraged to exchange your tickets as soon as possible if your assigned date does not work for your schedule.
Season Sponsors: Bank of America, Malibu Family Wines
Official Airline Sponsor Delta