Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations (NYC) NYC Reviews and Tickets

87%

(1043 Ratings)

Positive

95%

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Members say

Entertaining, Great singing, Delightful, Great staging, Absorbing

About the Show

The Temptations' extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame.

The Temptations shook the world with mesmerizing choreography and smooth harmonies, defining a generation of R&B music and earning four No. 1 hits. This jukebox musical charts the group's journey as they formed, lost and gained members, rose to stardom despite political and racial unrest, and found success both in the recording industry and in their personal lives. Set to and featuring top hits like "I Can't Get Next to You", "Ain't Too Proud To Beg", "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" and more.

Show-Score Member Reviews (1,043)

Toe-tapping, Fun, Great songs, Great singing, Entertaining

See it if you love Motown and want to know the backstory on The Temps.

Don't see it if you want to see a show with all new original music, or a archetype that’s new, it’s in the same vein as other jukebox musicals

Very good

See it if you enjoy the music plus a story of the group including members' demons & relationships within the evolving group. Very well done.

Don't see it if you don't like their music or care about their struggles. Read more

Slick jukebox sways suavely

See it if You like great choreography and a nostalgic trip though all the Temptations hits. You also like the Supremes who sing several hits as well.

Don't see it if You are looking for a deep story or insight into characters. Read more

Over-miked, Talented cast, Fun, Great dancing, Great singing

See it if you're a Motown fan who isn't judgemental about redoing the songs to be more Broadwayish. You like high energy shows.

Don't see it if You don't like musicals, juke boxes, and want an insightful, truthful story about black entertainers in the 50s, 60s, etc. Read more

Great staging, Great acting, Great singing, Delightful

See it if you like Motown music

Don't see it if you expect a grand staging production.

Period, Good backfill, Great energy, Good review, Entertaining

See it if You like musical reviews and the Temps in particular. Fun, but that's it.

Don't see it if You fear annoyance from that lady who moans the lyrics along with the production - sure, she lacks musicality: but life is a box of chocs?

Dizzying, Refreshing, Fluffy, Cliched, Entertaining

See it if you want to spend a light hearted night out at the theater hearing some familiar songs and seeing some talented performances.

Don't see it if you care about plot. It's paper thin here. Also avoid if you want to see something outside the box. This is about as safe as you could play.

Fluffy, Refreshing, Great singing, Entertaining, Delightful

See it if you love the Temptations, Motown and want to learn about the evolution of the group. Great singing and dancing!

Don't see it if you are looking for an in depth portrayal of the individuals that made up the group.

Critic Reviews (50)

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