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

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(1042 Ratings)

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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 (1,042)

Great singing, Entertaining

See it if you like the music of the Temptations

Don't see it if you don't like the music of the Temptations

Energizing, exciting, Great singing, Entertaining, Delightful

See it if You love this era of music, if you don't mind jukebox musicals; if you love to smile and dance in your seat. the energy was infectious!

Don't see it if you prefer original storylines and aren't interested in musical history/music from this era.

Jukebox fun, Delightful, Refreshing, Great dancing, Great singing

See it if You love the Temptations/Motown. Great singing/dancing. More concert than musical.

Don't see it if You don't like Temptations/Motown or jukebox musicals. Glosses over the story. Jukebox musicals bring jukebox crowds. Read more

Delightful, Absorbing, Great acting, Great staging, Great singing

See it if You want to see an incredibly talented ensemble performing some of the best music of the 20th centurt

Don't see it if You dont like jukebox musicals

Entertaining, Delightful

See it if You enjoy seeing and hearing one of the best Motown groups do their thing & doing it very well

Don't see it if You are expecting anything earth shattering or different. By the way the seats were the most uncomfortable I have ever sat on

Refreshing, Great staging, Great singing, Ambitious, Entertaining

See it if you grew up with and adore the Temptations. And for the great singing and dancing.

Don't see it if most of the action is the Temptations singing their songs with snippets of their life in between. And it's 2.5 hours!

Great orchestra, Enthusiastic, Interesting story, Very good singing, Entertaining

See it if You love Motown music and the Temptations. This songs are nostalgic & the choreography is wonderful. Pace could be faster.

Don't see it if You expect an elaborate musical and set. Or a great storyline acted out by the singers. One Temptation is the main narrator. Read more

Biographical, Great acting, Great singing, Entertaining

See it if You like well done biography musicals! I don't usually like bio musicals, but I thoroughly enjoyed this one!

Don't see it if You don't like bio musicals no matter how well done!

Critic Reviews (50)

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