? About The Temptations Musical

220Basswood
#1? About The Temptations Musical
Posted: 3/23/19 at 11:18pm

My mother and I are going to New York to see shows next month.  I want to see Ink.  In light of when one of the Tribeca Talks is on that Sunday, we need to see a shorter play or musical Sunday afternoon.  I have already seen Come From Away and Network but am willing to see them again.   She wants to see the Temptations' musical because one of her friends went to it and another has tickets.  Those people suggested Hairspray, Kinky Boots, Dear Even Hanson, the Book of Mormon and Beautiful so she thinks that since she likes the other musicals, her friends are good at picking musicals.   

The critics appear mixed about the Temptations' musical.  The NY Times seemed to like it and Ben is viewed by many as the gold standard of if a show is good.

She really wants to see a musical and under no circumstances will I sit through The Prom, Mean Girls, Kink Kong, Frozen or Aladdin.  We have also already seen Waitress, Phantom and The Lion King.

So here is the 64,000 questions:  would people see the Temptations or rewatch either Network or Come From Away?  I would rather see a quality show again than a mediocre one for the first time.  Is Temptations a good show or just a mediocre musical?  

 

 

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Huss417
#2? About The Temptations Musical
Posted: 3/23/19 at 11:25pm

Is there a problem with calling it by its actual name "Ain't Too Proud"?

Terrible book but enjoyed the show for what it was.


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EllieRose2
#3? About The Temptations Musical
Posted: 3/23/19 at 11:27pm

There are several threads about "Ain't Too Proud", the actual name of the show.  Look there.

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DoTheDood
#4? About The Temptations Musical
Posted: 3/23/19 at 11:28pm

From what I can tell, Ain't Too Proud isn't horrible, just nothing new. It's pretty much just Jersey Boys but with Motown. I've heard it's a fun time, just nothing amazing, so if that sounds good, it might be good to stick with that

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dramamama611
#5? About The Temptations Musical
Posted: 3/24/19 at 7:33am

From word of mouth, its good & fun, but not great. Doesnt sound like a chore to sit thru to make your mum happy.


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EthelMae
#6? About The Temptations Musical
Posted: 3/24/19 at 7:48am

Too bad you need a shorter show to see on a Sunday because of the Tribeca Talks because the musical you should consider is Off-Broadway- Fiddler on the Roof. It does run three hours. I believe their Sunday matinees start at 1PM so it comes down around 4PM. One of the best shows now in town, IMHO.

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RaisedOnMusicals
#7? About The Temptations Musical which is called “Ain’t Too Proud”
Posted: 3/24/19 at 11:19am

EthelMae said: "Too bad you need a shorter show to see on a Sunday because of the Tribeca Talks because the musical you should consider is Off-Broadway- Fiddler on the Roof. It does run three hours. I believe their Sunday matinees start at 1PM so it comes down around 4PM. One of the best shows now in town, IMHO."

I agree 100% with the assessment of Yiddish Fidler  it’s just incredible. But I just saw Ain’t Too Proud and you won’t go wrong taking your mom to see that either. It’s great entertainment, and audiences are eating it up, with good reason  

 


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yankeefan7
#8
Posted: 3/24/19 at 11:27am

Take this for what it is worth - lol. I have seen the Temptations in concert so there is no great desire for me to see Broadway show about them. It seems it follows the formula of most of the other juke box musicals so nothing really new and exciting in the show from what I have read. I personally would rather see great show like "Come From Away" again but my gut feel from your OP is your Mom is set on seeing "Ain't Too Proud". 

Updated On: 3/24/19 at 11:27 AM

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#9
Posted: 3/24/19 at 11:53am

yankeefan7 said: "Take this for what it is worth - lol. I have seen the Temptations in concert so there is no great desire for me to see Broadway show about them.It seems it follows the formula of most of the other juke box musicals so nothing really new and exciting in the show from what I have read. I personally would rather see great show like "Come From Away" again but my gut feel from your OP is your Mom is set on seeing "Ain't Too Proud"."

And take this for what it’s worth also. It’s great that you saw an iteration of The Temptations in concert but there are many interesting things about them that you might not know but will learn from seeing the show. And then there’s the music and the dancing. 


CZJ at opening night party for A Little Night Music, Dec 13, 2009.

RWPrincess
#10
Posted: 3/24/19 at 2:37pm

I think there are enough reviews out between this board and the media where you can get a good idea about the show and what to expect from it. The show does have a great cast and song list so even going for those reasons alone I think is good.

You didn’t mention whether you enjoyed The Lion King but if you did, you may be pleasantly surprised by Aladdin. Most of the jokes are targeted to adults. There has also been a lot of positive buzz so far for Hadestown if you want another option.

Hope you and your mom enjoy your trip!

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David10086
#11
Posted: 3/24/19 at 9:07pm

I'd make Mom happy and see the show she wants to see. Two hours or so of sitting through Temptations music can't be all that bad (I've, too, seen them many times in concert when they used to travel through my local 'summer theater in the 80s). Buy her ticket, go and see it and wish her an early "Happy Mother's Day". You'll be happy you did. 

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#12
Posted: 3/24/19 at 9:16pm

220Basswood said: "My mother and I are going to New York to see shows next month. I want to see Ink. In light of when one of the Tribeca Talks is on that Sunday, we need to see a shorter play or musical Sunday afternoon. I have already seen Come From Away and Network but am willing to see them again. She wants to see the Temptations' musical because one of her friends went to it and another has tickets. Those people suggested Hairspray, Kinky Boots, Dear Even Hanson, the Book of Mormon and Beautiful so she thinks that since she likes the other musicals, her friends are good at picking musicals.

The critics appearmixed about the Temptations' musical. The NY Times seemed to like it and Ben is viewed by many as the gold standard of if a show is good.

She really wants to see a musical and under no circumstances will I sit through The Prom, Mean Girls, Kink Kong, Frozen orAladdin.We have also already seen Waitress, Phantom and The Lion King.

So here is the 64,000 questions: would people see the Temptations or rewatch either Network or Come From Away? I would rather see a quality show again than a mediocre one for the first time. Is Temptations a good show or just a mediocre musical?



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uncageg
#13
Posted: 3/24/19 at 11:24pm

Have you seen THE PROM (Or any of the shows you listed that YOU would not, under any circumstances, sit through?)

Why not let her choose what she wants to see? I would see THE PROM again over AIN'T TOO PROUD again.


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Mm882
#14
Posted: 3/24/19 at 11:42pm

All in opinion but I’d watch the talent in Aint too Proud despite the mediocre book over network & Maslaney’s terrible acting and Prom with it’s annoying dance breaks & lesbian lead that has nothing else notable about her personality