Meet the Talented Performers Bringing the Music of The Temptations to Life in Ain’t Too Proud

FORT WORTH, Texas (August 25, 2026) – Casa Mañana opens its 2026-27 Broadway Season with Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations, running September 12-20.

Ain’t Too Proud tells the thrilling true story of The Temptations – five men who followed their dreams from the streets of Detroit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. One of the most successful groups in popular music, The Temptations hit the top of the charts with 42 Top Ten hits, 14 of which reached number one.

The production takes audiences through the tale of how the Temptations met, became famous, and how personal and political conflicts threatened to tear the group apart. The unbelievable story plays out to the tune of their top hits, including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” and many more.

Curtis Wiley stars as the founder of The Temptations and the show’s narrator, Otis Williams. Wiley made his Broadway debut in the Original Broadway Company of Ain’t Too Proud. Wiley has also performed in the National Tours of Jersey Boys and The Lion King. He is well known by audiences of The Reid Cabaret Theatre at Casa Mañana, as he has made several appearances in shows such as A Solitary Man: The Music of Neil Diamond, Aretha: The Queen of Soul, and Live at the Apollo.

Ain’t Too Proud is directed and choreographed by Gerry McIntyre and music directed by Jonathan Smith. Additional creative staff include Seth Byrum as scenic designer, Dan Ozminkowski as lighting designer, Josh Liebert as sound designer, Tammy Spencer as costume designer, and Catherine Petty-Rogers as hair/wig/makeup designer.

Gerry McIntyre (Director/Choreographer) returns to Casa Mañana after directing and choreographing Hairspray, The Color Purple, Smokey Joe’s Cafe, Spamilton and Grease. He has received widespread acclaim for choreographing the Berkshire Theatre Group’s production of Godspell. As a choreographer, his credits include the Off-Broadway and international hit Spamilton (Ovation and Joe A Callaway nominations), Goodbye Girl (Off-Broadway), Anything Can Happen in the Theatre, Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation (York Theatre), Nina Simone: Four Women, and more.

Jonathan Smith (Music Director) played in Ain’t Too Proud on Broadway and Music Directed the 1st National Tour. Other Broadway credits include: Co-creator of the Tony and Grammy-nominated Swing!, Jersey Boys, A Bronx Tale, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Imaginary Friends. Smith’s favorite regional shows include: Sweeney Todd at Goodspeed and Little Shop of Horrors at the Charles Playhouse.