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Watch Broadway's 'Ain't Too Proud' Cast Perform a Medley at Tony Awards 2019 (Video)

The stars of the Broadway show Ain’t Too Proud dance their feet off during a performance at the 2019 Tony Awards on Sunday (June 9) at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Jeremy Pope, Jawan M. Jackson, Ephrain Sykes, Derrick Baskin, and James Harkness led the performance, which was a medley of The Temptations‘ greatest hits. See what they all wore on the red carpet as well.

The show was nominated for 12 awards and ended the night with one win for Best Choreography.

Ain’t Too Proud is currently running at the Imperial Theatre on Broadway, so get your tickets and check it out now!

10+ pictures inside of the cast of Ain’t Too Proud performing at the Tony Awards… More Here! »

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Broadway's 'Ain't Too Proud' Stars Attend the Tony Awards 2019!

The stars of Ain’t Too Proud are joined by The Temptations’ Otis Williams on the red carpet at the 2019 Tony Awards on Sunday (June 9) at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Ephraim Sykes, Derrick Baskin, Jawan M. Jackson, and James Harkness posed together for the group photo. Missing from the group was Jeremy Pope, who walked the carpet separately.

Ain’t Too Proud is nominated for 12 awards tonight, including Best Musical. Derrick, Ephraim, and Jeremy are all up for their performances.

Jeremy is also nominated for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play for his work in Choir Boy.

Sergio Trujillo, who was joined on the carpet by husband Jack Noseworthy, won the award for Best Choreography during the pre-show.

Dominique Morisseau, who was nominated for Best Book of a Musical, stunned in a red dress on the carpet.

FYI: Derrick and Ephraim wearing Thom Browne.

20+ pictures inside of the cast of Ain’t Too Proud at the Tony Awards… More Here! »

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Broadway's 'Ain't Too Proud' Stars Coordinate Their Met Gala Outfits!

The five lead actors from the Broadway musical Ain’t Too Proud step out on the red carpet at the 2019 Met Gala held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Monday (May 6) in New York City.

From left to right: James Harkness, Jawan M. Jackson, Derrick Baskin, Jeremy Pope, and Ephraim Sykes are all coordinated in Thom Browne.

Ain’t Too Proud was recently nominated for 12 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and acting noms for Derrick, Jeremy, and Ephraim.

Go check out the new musical now on Broadway!

FYI: The guys are all wearing variations of classic Thom Browne evening wear.

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Debra Messing & Son Roman Join Josh Groban & Girlfriend Schuyler Helford at 'Ain't Too Proud' Broadway Opening

Debra Messing and son Roman, 14, hit the red carpet at the opening of Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations on Thursday night (March 21) at the Imperial Theatre in New York City.

The 50-year-old Will & Grace star was also joined at the opening night celebration by Josh Groban and girlfriend Schuyler Helford.

Other stars at the opening included Danielle Brooks, Michael Urie and Torch Song co-star Michael Rosen, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.‘s Blair Underwood, Real Housewives of New York City‘s Jill Zarin, Broadway star Todrick Hall, and former royal Sarah Ferguson.

The musical follows the life and times of The Temptations and will run on Broadway through November.

Cast members James Harkness, Ephraim Sykes, Jeremy Pope, Derrick Baskin, and Jawan M. Jackson all walked the carpet following the performance!

10+ pictures inside of the stars at the event…More Here! »

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Emily Blunt & John Krasinski Couple Up for 'Fighting With My Family' Screening!

Emily Blunt and husband John Krasinski step out for the New York Tastemaker Screening of Fighting with My Family!

The 35-year-old Mary Poppins Returns actress and the 39-year-old Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan actor attended the event held at the Crosby Street Hotel on Monday (February 11) in New York City.

The A Quiet Place co-stars were joined by the film’s stars Florence Pugh, Paige, Zak Bevis, Lena Headey, Jack Lowden, and Stephen Merchant, who also served as director, writer, and EP.

Rohan Chand, J. Alexander, Jawan M. Jackson, and Derrick Baskin were also in attendance to show their support.

In Fighting with My Family, a former wrestler and his family make a living performing at small venues around the country while his kids dream of joining World Wrestling Entertainment. Don’t miss it when it hits theaters on February 14!

FYI: Emily is wearing Chloe.

30+ pictures inside of Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, and more at the event… More Here! »

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John Legend Joins the Temptations' Otis Williams at 'Ain't Too Proud' Opening in L.A.

John Legend walks the red carpet with original Temptations member Otis Williams at the opening night performance of the Broadway-bound musical Ain’t Too Proud on Friday night (August 24) at Center Theatre Group’s Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles.

The new musical follows the life and times of The Temptations and it’s set to open next year at the historic Imperial Theatre on Broadway. Los Angeles audiences can see the show now through September 30 and it’s one you won’t want to miss!

Other celebs in the star-studded crowd included Berry Gordy and The SupremesMary Wilson, who are both featured in the musical, as well as Lena Waithe, Danielle Brooks, Billy Crystal, Lily Tomlin, Corey Hawkins, Debbie Allen, Glee‘s Amber Riley, Young Sheldon‘s Iain Armitage, The Real‘s Loni Love, theatre actress Stephanie Styles, comedian Ali Wong, GLOW‘s Sydelle Noel, American Housewife‘s Carly Hughes, Transparent‘s Trace Lysette, Tina Knowles Lawson with her husband Richard Lawson, and Major CrimesJon Tenney with his wife, producer Leslie Urdang.

Cast members Derrick Baskin, Jeremy Pope, Jawan M. Jackson, and Ephraim Sykes all walked the carpet following the performance!

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