Producers of Ain't Too Proud have announced that the musical is to end its run in London at the Prince Edward Theatre on Sunday, September 17th, earlier than originally scheduled.
The award-winning musical charts the journey of the Motown music sensations, The Temptations, and is packed full of their signature dance moves and electrifying raw talent, but also highlights the personal and political conflicts that constantly threatened to break them apart.
The stunning jukebox musical features over 30 hit songs from The Temptations, including “If You Don’t Know Me By Now”, and “My Girl" and stars Sifiso Mazibuko as Otis Williams, Cameron Bernard Jones as Melvin Franklin, Mitchell Zhangazha as Eddie Kendricks, Kyle Cox as Paul Williams, and Tosh Wanogho-Maud as David Ruffin.
Completing the cast are Kevin Yates, Evonnee Bentley-Holder, Simeon Montague, Michael James Stewart, Christopher Gopaul, Hannah Fairclough, Junior Khemalai, Daniel Haswell, Naomi Katiyo, Akmeh, Holly Liburd, Natalia Brown, Darnell Mathew-James, Posi Morakinyo, Sadie-Jean Shirley, Ryan Carter, Toyan Thomas-Browne, and Dylan Turner.
Ain't Too Proud reunites Olivier and Tony Award-winning choreographer Sergio Trujilio with two-time Tony Award-winning director Des McAnuff, following previous collaborations, including the Tony Award-winning musical, Jersey Boys.
Booking & Theatre Information For Ain't Too Proud - The Life And Times Of The Temptations
The Prince Edward Theatre is a large West End theatre with three levels and a capacity of 1711 seats. Each section of the venue offers excellent overall views. Premium seats are situated in the Stalls section on the ground floor which is divided into blocks allowing for the best views in the theatre. The front of the Dress Circle, in rows B-D, seats 15-9 is also great for patrons who prefer to view the stage from an elevated position and is ideal for large-scale musicals.
Box seats are also located on every level of the venue which is ideal for patrons seeking a more intimate and private experience. The boxes in the Stalls level are located at the back and are slightly raised above the main seating area has four moveable chairs that ensure a clear view of the stage, barring a very slight restriction from the overhang from the Dress Circle. Value for money can be found in the boxes in the Grand Circle section, especially Grand Circle Box 1 which features its private bathroom which comes in very handy during the interval.
Loge seating in the Dress Circle is located at the front of the section on the sides of the auditorium. These seats are similar to a box and are semi-private and surrounded by a low wall, separate from the main seating area offering excellent and staggering views of the stage.
Good value can also be found on the third level in the Upper Circle although these are situated quite high up and may not be suitable for patrons suffering from vertigo. Alternatively, the loges on the sides of the Dress Circle are ideal for those on a budget looking for cheap Ain't Too Proud tickets. These seats offer side views, but do not necessarily restrict the view of any part of the stage. The rows at the rear of the Stalls section can also be regularly discounted and offer clear views.