Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations (NYC)
About the show
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. This 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.
"The score is terrific, as are the singing and pit band, but Sergio Trujillo’s choreography is way too slick—the real-life Temptations moved like street-corner kids from Detroit, not glammed-up 42nd Street gypsies—and the projection-heavy set design is ploddingly dull...'Ain’t Too Proud' ends up feeling more like a concert with narration than a full-fledged musical, with results that are dramatically static and banal without limit." Full Review
"Possesses all the drama of a datebook; it’s a seemingly endless chronicle of entrances and exits, successes and flameouts, hirings and firings, and illnesses and deaths...But everyone’s there for the music anyway...Like the Tempts themselves, the guys take a bit of time to find their groove; their vocals aren’t super-tight (at least not on the night I attended) until more than halfway through Act 1. At least 'Ain’t Too Proud' provides a sufficient dose of musical nostalgia." Full Review
See it if Only if you really, really like the Temptations and don't mind a flawed rendition. You might forgive this mess of a show.
Don't see it if You think that this might rise above jukebox musical fare. It actually brings this genre down.
Also This has the potential to be so much more than it is. It felt like a c... Read more Read less
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Offer valid for select performances through May 24, 2019. Blackout dates may apply. All prices include a $2 facility fee. All sales are final - no refunds or exchanges. Offer subject to availability and prior sale. Not valid in combination with any other offers. Normal service charges apply to phone and internet orders. Performance schedule subject to change. Offer may be revoked or modified at any time without notice.
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Performances February 28 - April 13, 2019
Monday – Friday
Orchestra from $89 – $109
Front Mezzanine from $79
Tickets from $49
Saturday and Sunday
Orchestra from $109 – $119
Front Mezzanine from $89
Tickets from $49
Performances April 14 – May 24, 2019
Monday – Friday
Orchestra from $89 -- $119
Front Mezzanine from $79
Tickets from $49
Saturday and Sunday
Orchestra from $109 – $129
Front Mezzanine from $99
Tickets from $49
Terms
Offer valid for select performances through May 24, 2019. Blackout dates may apply. All prices include a $2 facility fee. All sales are final - no refunds or exchanges. Offer subject to availability and prior sale. Not valid in combination with any other offers. Normal service charges apply to phone and internet orders. Performance schedule subject to change. Ofeer may be revoked or modified at any time without notice.
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