John Legend and his Get Lifted FIlm Co. partners are backing the musical about The Temptations, which is preparing to return to Broadway on Oct. 16.
John Legend during his Bigger Love Tour at The Greek Theater in Los Angeles on Sept. 21, 2021.played live with cast members from the Broadway musical “Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations.” Now he’s going further and joining the show’s producing team.
Legend and his partners Mike Jackson and Ty Stiklorious from Get Lifted Film Co. are backing the musical about, which is preparing to return to Broadway on Oct. 16. “This is a musical I love and a story I want to help share. In this pivotal time, it’s so important that we support and maintain Broadway, an essential part of the soul of New York and the entire nation. I’m honored to be a part of the ‘Ain’t Too Proud’ team and the return of Broadway,” Legend said in a statement.
“Ain’t Too Proud” traces the rise of R&B group The Temptations, who sang such hits as “Just My Imagination,” “My Girl” and “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone.” This year marks the 60th anniversary of the group’s founding and a new album is due next year, kicked off by the single “Is It Gonna Be Yes or No” written by Smokey Robinson.
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