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★★★★ “Impeccably choreographed, beautifully staged and exquisitely sung” – The Telegraph

Ain’t Too Proud is an electrifying new musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. After a smash-hit run on Broadway, Ain’t Too Proud is now playing in London’s West End at the Prince Edward Theatre.

The untold story of this legendary quintet is brought to life by a powerhouse creative team representing the best of Broadway, with a book by three time Obie Award winner Dominique Morisseau, direction by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys), and choreography by Tony nominee Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys, On Your Feet).

This thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal is set to the beat of the group’s treasured hits, including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” and so many more.

Ain’t Too Proud – The Life And Times Of The Temptations is booking at the Prince Edward Theatre must end on 17 September 2023.

Five guys. One dream. And a sound that would make music history.

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 rest is history — how they met, 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.

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Who is in the cast of Ain't Too Proud - The Life And Times Of The Temptations?

The London cast of Ain’t Too Proud – The Life And Times Of The Temptations stars Cameron Bernard Jones (Tina – The Tina Turner Musical) as Melvin Franklin, Kyle Cox (Elf The Musical) as Paul Williams, Sifiso Mazibuko (Hamilton) as Otis Williams, Tosh Wanogho-Maud (Dreamgirls) as David Ruffin, Matt Manuel (Ain’t Too Proud) as David Ruffin at select performances, and Mitchell Zhangazha as Eddie Kendricks.

Completing the cast are: Evonnee Bentley-Holder, Natalia Brown, Ryan Carter, Hannah Fairclough, Christopher Gopaul, Daniel Haswell, Naomi Katiyo, Akmed Junior Khemalai, Holly Liburd, Darnell Mathew-James, Simeon Montague, Posi Morakinyo, Sadie-Jean Shirley, Michael James Stewart, Toyan Thomas-Browne, Dylan Turner and Kevin Yates.

Who are the creative team of Ain't Too Proud - The Life And Times Of The Temptations?

Ain’t Too Proud has a book by Kennedy Prize-winning playwright Dominique Morisseau and reunites two-time Tony Award winning director Des McAnuff with Tony and Olivier Award winning choreographer Sergio Trujilio, whose previous collaborations include the Tony Award winning hit show Jersey Boys.

Scenic design is by Robert Brill, Costume design by Paul Tazewell, lighting design by Howell Binkley, sound design by Steve Canyon Kennedy, projection design by Peter Nigrini, Hair and Wig design by Charles G. LaPointe, Music Supervision and Arrangements are by Kenny Seymour, Orchestrations by Harold Wheeler and Music Direction by Matt Smith.

Important Notes

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to a ticketholder who is at least 18 years old.

Venue Information

Prince Edward Theatre , 28 Old Compton Street, London, W1D 4HS

Nearest Tube or Train: Leicester Square (Northern line, Piccadilly line)

Nearest Buses: 14, 19, 38

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Critics' reviews of Ain't Too Proud - The Life And Times Of The Temptations

★★★★ "Impeccably choreographed, beautifully staged and exquisitely sung" - Telegraph

★★★★ "Hits and winning performances draw you in" - The Stage

★★★★ "A night of close harmonies, cool-suited dance routines" - The Sunday Times

"Hits galore" - Daily Mail

"Compilation musicals have had a bad press, but this is a hugely superior example of the genre" - Evening Standard

"Temptations musical rolls out hit after Motown hit" - Evening Standard

Also see: Ain't Too Proud - The Life And Times Of The Temptations Reviews Round-up

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