Production PhotosCheck Out the New Production Photos of Ain’t Too Proud on BroadwayThe Temptations musical, featuring a book by Dominique Morisseau, officially opened at the Imperial Theatre March 21.
By
Marc J. Franklin
April 29, 2019
Ain’t Too Proud — The Life and Times of the Temptations continues on Broadway after officially opening at the Imperial Theatre March 21.
Featuring a book by Dominique Morisseau, direction by Des McAnuff, and choreography by Sergio Trujillo, the musical uses The Temptations’ hits to tell the story of their journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Leading the production as The Temptations are Derrick Baskin (Memphis) as Otis Williams, James Harkness (Beautiful) as Paul Williams, Jawan M. Jackson (Motown) as Melvin Franklin, Jeremy Pope (Choir Boy) as Eddie Kendricks, and Ephraim Sykes (Hamilton) as David Ruffin.
Rounding out the cast of Ain’t Too Proud are Saint Aubyn, Shawn Bowers, E. Clayton Cornelious, Taylor Symone Jackson, Jahi Kearse, Jarvis B. Manning Jr., Joshua Morgan, Rashidra Scott, Nasia Thomas, Christian Thompson, Candice Marie Woods, Esther Antoine, Marcus Paul James, Jelani Remy, and Curtis Wiley.
Ain’t Too Proud features sets by Robert Bill, costumes by Paul Tazewell, lighting by Howell Binkley, sound design by Steve Canyon, and projections by Peter Nigrini. Casting is by Tara Rubin Casting and Merri Sugarman, CSA.