Know the Show: Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations
Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations is the electrifying musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. 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 and being voted the greatest R&B group of all time by Billboard Magazine in 2017.
Ain’t Too Proud is at Starlight July 22-27. Run time is 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.
Tickets start at less than $20 including fees. General parking is included with your tickets. Premium parking is $30 and may be added to your tickets at the time of purchase.
The History
The musical is based on the book The Temptations by Otis Williams, the founder and last remaining member of the original Temptations. The show dives into each member’s backstory — 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.
As a group of black men, they bridged the gap between white and black audiences at a time when civil rights issues were very much being grappled with.
The Music
The music touches everyone’s lives – we all have a memory with a song by The Temptations – their music unites us.
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.
More Information
“AN ELECTRIFYING THRILL -A-MINUTE NEW MUSICAL” – Peter Mark, The Washington Post
“AN ECSTATIC CELEBRATION that brings the crowd to their feet.” –Entertainment Weekly
“Not just your imagination: The Temptations musical rocks!” -San Francisco Chronicle
“Dazzlingly staged, breathtakingly performed, it comes at you in thrilling waves of rhythm and tune.” –The Toronto Star
Content considerations include drug and alcohol use, profanity, violence, racism, and political conflict. Includes theatrical haze and fog.
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Join us July 23 for Motown Night, a groovin’ pre-show celebration of the legendary music that moved a generation with a live performance by a special guest entertainer.
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