PhotosInside the Ain’t Too Proud Actors Fund Performance CelebrationThe Tony-nominated musical, playing at the Imperial Theatre, offered a special benefit performance September 15.
By
Marc J. Franklin
September 18, 2019
Cast of Ain't Too ProudJay Brady Photography
The Tony-nominated new musical Ain't Too Proud—The Life and Times of the Temptations offered a special performance to benefit the Actors Fund of America September 15.
The Actors Fund, founded in 1882, provides for the social welfare of all entertainment professionals. Its spectrum of programs include comprehensive social services, health services, supportive and affordable housing, employment and training services, and skilled nursing and assisted living care. Each year, broadway companies donate their time and talent by adding a performance to benefit the nonprofit.
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Inside the Ain’t Too Proud Actors Fund Performance Celebration
Inside the Ain’t Too Proud Actors Fund Performance Celebration
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Cast of Ain't Too Proud
Jay Brady Photography
Curtis Wiley
Curtis Wiley, Marcus Paul James, and Nasia Thomas
Brian Stokes Mitchell with the cast of Ain't Too Proud
Cast of Ain't Too Proud with Guests
André De Shields, Kenny Seymour, and Jelani Alladin
André De Shields, Jessie Mueller, Jelani Alladin, and Zawe Ashton
André De Shields, Zawe Ashton, and Jelani Alladin
Zawe Ashton’s mom, James Harkness, and Zawe Ashton
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jamie De Roy, and Jelani Alladin
Thomas S. Perakos
Shawn Bowers, Candice Marie Woods, Rashidra Scott, Esther Antoine, and Nasia Thomas
Sergio Trujillo and Jamie De Roy
Nasia Thomas, Shawn Bowers, Taylor Symone Jackson, and Jelani Alladin
Joe Benincasa, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and Thomas S. Perakos
Joe Benincasa, Brian Stoke Mitchell, Thomas S. Perakos, and André De Shields
Joe Benincasa
Jessie Mueller and Guest
Jelani Alladin
Jelani Remy and Jesse Corbin
Jelani Remy and Jelani Alladin
Jamie De Roy and André De Shields
Brian Stokes Mitchell and André De Shields
Brian Stokes Mitchell and Joe Benincasa
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Thomas S. Perakos, and André De Shields
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Thomas S. Perakos, and Jelani Alladi
Ain’t Too Proud—The Life and Times of the Temptations, directed by Des McAnuff and featuring a book by Dominique Morisseau, stars Derrick Baskin as Otis Williams, James Harkness as Paul Williams, Jawan M. Jackson as Melvin Franklin, Jelani Remy as Eddie Kendricks, and Ephraim Sykes as David Ruffin. After opening in March, the production earned 11 Tony nominations, winning for Sergio Trujillo’s choreography.