Regional Productions Archives - Foolish Mortals Productions/Wendy Federman

In the summer of 2018, JAGGED LITTLE PILL made its World Premiere – an unprecedented sold-out, record-breaking run-at the American Repertory Theater. The reviews were incredible:

“Ms. Morissette’s trailblazing 1995 album is taking on new life: as theater. It’s a big-hearted musical that breaks the mold.” –The New York Times
“Right now, in 2018, Jagged Little Pill, feels urgent. It’s also, somehow, wildly entertaining. It is wickedly funny in just the right places. We’re reminded that Morissette’s songs are a treasure. On top of it all we’re reminded that a heap of social ills can be the basis of good theater. And no, there’s nothing ironic about that.” –The Boston Globe
“Triumphant! Not since Rent has a musical invested so many bravura roles with so much individual life.” –Variety
“Stirring, Breathtaking & Exceptionally Relevant. Works this ambitious broaden our perspective of what theater can do.” –BuzzFeed

Inspired by the themes and emotions laid bare in Alanis Morissette’s Grammy Award-winning album, Jagged Little Pill is an original story about pain, healing, and empowerment. The Healys appear to be a picture-perfect suburban family-but looks can be deceiving. When the Healys’ lives are disrupted by a series of disturbing events, they must choose between maintaining the status quo or facing harsh truths about themselves, their community, and the world around them.

Including iconic songs “Ironic,” “You Oughta Know,” and “Hand In My Pocket,” Jagged Little Pill incorporates selections from Morissette’s catalogue and new material written for this world-premiere musical directed by Diane Paulus (Waitress, Finding Neverland, Pippin, The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess) and featuring a book by Academy Award-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody (Juno), music supervision, orchestrations and arrangements by Tom Kitt (Next to Normal), and choreography by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui (Beyoncé’s 2017 Grammy performance).

Jagged Little Pill will be coming to Broadway in the Fall of 2019. For updates on the show’s future performance schedule and location, please click here. .

Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of the Temptations

The acclaimed new musical featuring the iconic music of The Temptations arrived on Broadway. “Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations” received 2 awards!

AIN’T TOO PROUD IS A TONY AWARD WINNER FOR:

Best Choreography: Sergio Trujillo

AIN’T TOO PROUD RECEIVED A CHITA RIVERA AWARD FOR:

Outstanding Male Dancer in a Broadway Show: Ephraim Sykes

Ain’t Too Proud, the new Broadway musical, had its official Broadway Opening to RAVE REVIEWS:

New York Times Critics’ Pick “PRETTY CLOSE TO PERFECTION! Under the shrewd direction of Des McAnuff, with sensational choreography by Sergio Trujillo, Ain’t Too Proud celebrates the collective miracle of a blissfully silken sound forged out of clashing egos. It refreshingly emphasizes the improbable triumph of rough, combustible parts assembled into glistening smoothness.” The New York Times
“AN ELECTRIFYING MUSICAL buoyed by the thrill-a-minute performances of its stars-in-the-making cast as well as book writerDominique Morriseau’s dexterity at conveying each member’s journey.” The Washington Post
“TRULY IRRESISTIBLE! Every musical number is a winner thanks to a dream cast.” NY1
“AN ECSTATIC CELEBRATION THAT BRINGS THE CROWD TO THEIR FEET.” Entertainment Weekly
“AIN’T TOO PROUD DELIVERS BIG TIME!” The Hollywood Reporter
“A GOLD STANDARD TRIUMPH! This jukebox musical not only has life, it also has wit, intelligence, while also looking stunning and full of energy.“ The Daily Beast
“IT MAKES FOR SLICK, STRAIGHTFORWARD, TUNEFUL AND ALTOGETHER PLEASANT ENTERTAINMENT.” AM New York
“THE HITS JUST KEEP COMING, DISTRACTING YOUR CRITICAL FACULTIES WITH ZAPS OF R&B GREATNESS.” TimeOut NY

*Wendy Federman with original Temptation Otis Williams*

Ain’t Too Proud is an electrifying new musical about the life and times ofThe Temptations, “the greatest R&B group of all time” (Billboard Magazine). Five young guys on the streets of Detroit were discovered by Berry Gordy, who signed them to his legendary new label. With their signature dance moves and unmistakable harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts-creating an amazing 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 reaching number one. Through friendship and betrayal amid the civil unrest that tore America apart, their moving and personal story still resonates five decades later.

*Wendy Federman with “Ain’t Too Proud” star Ephraim Sykes*

Kennedy Prize-winning playwright Dominique Morisseau (Detroit ’67, Sunset Baby), Olivier Award-winning choreographer Sergio Trujillo (Memphis the Musical, On Your Feet!), and two-time Tony Award®-winning director Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys, Big River) bring you this thrilling new production featuring iconic hits including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” and many more.

Performances at the Imperial Theatre, 249 West 45th Street, NYC. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here.