Ain't Too Proud Reviews - Page 3

[kmissa]

Posted: 4/30/19 at 3:44pm

I loved this show, too. I'm glad it got so many noms. Fingers crossed Jeremy Pope gets at least 1 Tony this season. I am so pumped for him :)

[bear88]

Posted: 5/1/19 at 3:11am

broadwaysfguy,

You gotta admit, as the show's most vocal supporter from the start, that even you didn't see this coming. We agreed, way back in its Berkeley Rep premiere, that it would probably do well on Broadway - even if you liked it more than I did - though my wife and daughter thoroughly enjoyed it. But I have been struck by how well it's doing, basically sellout business last week before the nominations.

I am very pleased that Ephraim Sykes, who was flying under the radar for a while, was acknowledged for his terrific performance as David Ruffin. The choreography was great, and the show itself is very entertaining if by-the-numbers. Best book? And it did so well in the technical awards, when the set, for example, seemed utilitarian. 

One thing I've realized lately is that there is a lot to be said, in these times, for a show that just sets out to entertain and knows what it is. Ain't Too Proud and Head Over Heels, both out-of-town tryouts, were a lot of fun. I thought Ain't Too Proud, with its Temptations catalog and baby boomer appeal, had more Broadway potential, but I seem to have underestimated it.