Reviewing theater from Broadway to the Fringe since 1994
‘Ain’t Too Proud’ – Book by Dominique Morisseau; Music And Lyrics From The Legendary Motown Catalog; Based On The Book ‘The Temptations’ By Otis Williams With Patricia Romanowski; Music By Arrangement With Sony/Atv Music Publishing; Directed By Gerry Mcintyre; Choreography by Rachelle Rak; Music Supervision by Kenny Seymour: Music Direction by Seth Farber; Original Scenic…
Although the script lags in places (the plot is thin on action overall), there are dazzling moments, such as the stormy scene that sends our four survivors onto a lifeboat for six days. Lost at sea with no provisions or refuge from the scorching sun, their songs focus on hunger, hopelessness and horrible sins they would consider committing if it guaranteed they would stay alive.
Something Rotten! delivers pure joy, and it’s something we could all use a little bit more of.
This production is bright, charming, and the story’s as timeless as you remember it.
