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Ain't Too Proud Releases New Production Photos

The Temptations bio-musical is currently running at the Imperial Theatre.

Ain't Too Proud — The Life and Times of the Temptations has released new production photos. The bio-musical, which is directed by Des McAnuff, and features a book by Dominique Morisseau and choreography by Tony nominee Sergio Trujillo, is currently running at the Imperial Theatre.

Derrick Baskin, Jawan M. Jackson, Jeremy Pope, Saint Aubyn, and E. Clayton Corneilous in Ain't Too Proud — The Life and Times of the Temptations.
Derrick Baskin, Jawan M. Jackson, Jeremy Pope, Saint Aubyn, and E. Clayton Cornelious in Ain't Too Proud — The Life and Times of the Temptations.
(© Matthew Murphy)

The musical is described as follows: "Ain't Too Proud is the electrifying new 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. 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 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."

Taylor Symone Jackson, Candice Marie Woods, and Nasia Thomas play the Supremes in Ain't Too Proud.
Taylor Symone Jackson, Candice Marie Woods, and Nasia Thomas play the Supremes in Ain't Too Proud.
(© Matthew Murphy)

Leading the Broadway cast as the Temptations are Derrick Baskin as Otis Williams, James Harkness as Paul Williams, Jawan M. Jackson as Melvin Franklin, Jeremy Pope as Eddie Kendricks, and Ephraim Sykes as David Ruffin. The company also features Saint Aubyn, Shawn Bowers, E. Clayton Cornelious, Taylor Symone Jackson, Jahi Kearse, Jarvis B. Manning Jr., Joshua Morgan, Rashidra Scott, Nasia Thomas, Christian Thompson, Candice Marie Woods, Esther Antoine, Marcus Paul James, Jelani Remy, and Curtis Wiley.

Christian Thompson, Derrick Baskin, Jahi Kearse, Candice Marie Woods, Jawan M. Jackson, Jarvis B. Manning Jr., Joshua Morgan, and Saint Aubyn in Ain't Too Proud on Broadway.
Christian Thompson, Derrick Baskin, Jahi Kearse, Candice Marie Woods, Jawan M. Jackson, Jarvis B. Manning Jr., Joshua Morgan, and Saint Aubyn in Ain't Too Proud on Broadway.
(© Matthew Murphy)