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The Temptations musical makes its Iowa premiere

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June 26th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A Tony Award-winning Broadway musical makes its Iowa debut tomorrow (Tuesday) night, featuring the story of a five-man vocal group that rose to stardom in the 1960s and ’70s. “Ain’t Too Proud, The Life and Times of The Temptations” features actress and singer Quiana Holmes in the role of Josephine, the wife of Otis Williams, one of the act’s founding members. Holmes says she started singing around age four, while her late father would rock her to sleep singing “My Girl.”

The musical tells the tale of the group’s extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. From their dance moves to the smooth harmonies, The Temptations rose to the top of the charts with an incredible 42 Top Ten Hits, including 14 songs that reached number-one. The show runs through Sunday at the Civic Center of Des Moines.