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

See it if If you love the Temptations and would enjoy learning about their journey to success. The harmonies and dancing are great. Story is meh.

Don't see it if Word of warning - some people in the audience sing along and (in my case) sing loudly off key, so I couldn't hear the performers...at all:-(

See it if You enjoy plays like Jersey Boys, Beautiful... Great singing, acting and choreography. Great tribute to amazing group. Strongly recommended!

Don't see it if You don’t like musicals

See it if you want a hell of a high-energy show and an audience that's super excited.

Don't see it if you want people to be calm or reserved - the audience sang along on a number of songs when I saw the show.

Also Ephraim Sykes is a national treasure, and I will fight anyone who says otherwise.

My only complaint is that the second act just can't quite live up to the first. It's not the second acts fault - being bound by history, the most exciting parts all happened early and there's not much to do about that. It's still fantastic, just a bit of a come-down after the end of the first act.... Read more Read less

See it if You are a fan. This show was a fabulous love fest. The story, talent and music are superb.

Don't see it if You are not a fan.

See it if Can’t get enough of the oldies but goodies

Don't see it if Not interested in musicals

See it if You love the Temptations and oldies and Motown.

Don't see it if You like original music and a more traditional musical with one or two main stars.

See it if Just superb! Whether you're a fan of The Temptations or just want to see some awesome singing and choreography, this must be seen!

Don't see it if No reason not to. Just a great musical all around! Fun night at the theatre!

See it if you want a musical you'll be tapping your feet along to all night.it's easily the best jukebox musical in recent memory.amazing performances

Don't see it if you are looking for a plot driven dramatic life story. this is a fast paced highlights reel of the life & career of the temptations

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.

Also Falls between Jersey Boys and Summer on the jukebox musical spectrum. Has more story than Summer but not as well put together as Jersey Boys. Great singing and dancing. Very few full songs were performed-- lots of snippets.
Audience was a lot of people who don't normally go to shows so they were a tad uncouth.... Read more Read less

See it if This is the 2nd most nominated show this TONY season - and the Talent is wonderful throughout the entire cast

Don't see it if you have no interest in Motown

See it if You love the Motown sound and would like to learn about the Temptations’ Rise to fame. Also, you will live the choreography.

Don't see it if You don’t care for the Temptations music or wish to hear their history.

See it if you want to enjoy a fabulous Musical Show showcasing the amazing Temptations with amazing voices, and treasure trove of Classic Motown!

Don't see it if I can't even think of a reason not too!

See it if the music of the Temptations appeals to you and you love strong voices and a great band.

Don't see it if you are not a fan of rhythm and blues music.

Also One of the better Jukebox shows. Good audience.

See it if The BioMusical has it all:interest charact you want to know more abt,exquisit voices ,dancing,grt costu/set& illuminating story.BRAVISSIMI

Don't see it if you are not a fan of Motown,nor wish to leave the theater with high energy & humming the great songs.

See it if You enjoy growing up in the 60's & 70's to that fun Motown sound. More entertaining than informative, but still fun.

Don't see it if you really don't like the sound of Motown. ... you're looking for a thought-provoking evening.

See it if Are a Motown buff and want some background to your musical legends. Great singing and showmanship. Feel good music through some dark moments

Don't see it if Do not enjoy theatregoers singing along with the actors. Can be a bit preachy at times.

See it if you enjoy the Temptations' (and other Motown singers') songs and somewhat hyped-up versions of their dance routines.

Don't see it if you need more than the predictable dramatic developments that musical "biographies" offer.

Also Talented young man adrift finds his calling in music, forms group, group achieves success, group suffers clashes of egos and personalities, group undergoes significant changes, group survives.
The interesting problems for the Temptations--the control exerted by Berry Gordy, the desire to break away from the formulaic hits for which they're known, & Otis's desire to write songs--are touched on, but this show is driven by the music and dancing, not the "drama."
The show never intended to be about what made the Temptations different from the other Motown groups, although, after seeing it, I'd have liked to find out.
One noticeable characteristic of the show: I don't think any songs were sung through from beginning to end; they were, e.g., usually interrupted by commentary (Otis Williams telling us about the life and times of the Temptations.)... Read more Read less

See it if You love Motown and want to entertained and feel. Love the theme that everyone is replacable/life throws you curves but the music lives on

Don't see it if You are heartless and tuneless

See it if you like the music of the Temptations

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

See it if You appreciate high-energy music and dancing, beautifully staged. There’s also a touchingly human story behind the music.

Don't see it if You don’t enjoy the Motown sounds of the 60s and 70s.

See it if you're a fan of the temptation or want to experience some great singing and great performance, 2nd act picks up making for a great show.

Don't see it if First act was a little confusing while the storyline developed and keeping up with all the changing characters, I had no pretext beforehand.

See it if you like the temptations, you didn't realize how significant they were and are

Don't see it if you don't like their music

Also known them & liked forever, but still learned some interesting things. Music you want to keep hearing... Read more Read less

See it if You love popular songs made famous by the Temptations sung and danced to perfection by a great cast.

Don't see it if You want a deeper look at the lives of the members of this singing group or you prefer original songs.

See it if You enjoyed Motown music and the dancing. It starts out a little slow and then it shifts into high gear.

Don't see it if If you don’t enjoy Motown and you would rather see a play with more depth.

See it if you love the music of the Temptations. The arrangements are lovely and the choreography is excellent.

Don't see it if you're looking for a strong book. Unlike Beautiful and Jersey Boys, this band themed musical struggled to bring the lead's story to life.