Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations Tickets

Ain’t Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations is a jukebox musical following the life of The Temptations from to the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Chronicling their journey through civil unrest that threatened to tear America apart, this moving story uses The Temptations’ hit songs to tell their story of friendship and betrayal five decades later. Directed by Des McAnuff and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo, Ain’t Too Proud features The Temptations’ smooth harmonies and signature dance moves performed with breathtaking authenticity.

But The Temptations weren’t alone on their journey to the top, and Ain’t Too Proud pays homage to some of the talented stars that shared the airwaves with The Temptations, featuring hits by Diana Ross and Smokey Robinson. The all-star cast brings all their songs to life, transporting audiences back in time with fan favorites such as “If You Don’t Know Me by Now,” “Get Ready,” “Just My Imagination,” “In the Still of the Night,” “For Once in My Life,” and “My Girl,” just to name a few.

Director Des McAnuff has brought several jukebox style musicals to the stage, lending his talent and vision to such hits as “Jersey Boys,” “The Who’s Tommy,” and “Big River.” Having directed more than 20 stage productions since 1985, McAnuff is a Broadway powerhouse in his own right, celebrated by his peers for his achievements. McAnuff has received several Tony Award nominations, winning Best Director of a Musical two time (1985 and 1993). In addition to his personal recognition, his 2006 revival of “Jersey Boys” won the Tony Award for Best Musical. In 1996, Des McAnuff has also won a Laurence Olivier Theater Award for Best Director. In 2012, he won the National Arts Centre Award, a companion award to the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards, which is Canada’s highest honor in the performing arts.

Ain’t Too Proud Dates

Ain’t Too Proud opened at the Imperial Theatre. The first preview was February 28, 2019, with Ain’t Too Proud officially launching on March 21, 2019. Show days and times vary, but Ain’t Too Proud typically shows Monday through Saturday at 8 pm, with a Saturday matinee at 2 pm. Throughout the season, there are additional Wednesday and Sunday matinees, in addition to a few weekday shows that begin at 7 pm. Please make sure you check your ticketing information for the official time on your visits, as times are always subject to change.

Ain’t Too Proud Target Audience

Ain’t Too Proud is suitable for all audiences, though due to some mature content is recommended for children 10+. As with many theaters, children under 4 are not permitted at this venue.

Ain’t Too Proud Runtime

While most Broadway shows run about 2 hours with intermission, Ain’t Too Proud has an official runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes with 1 intermission. As with any live show, it could run slightly shorter or slightly longer.