Regional event highlights include ‘Ain’t Too Proud’, Pair of Queens and Jonny Loquasto (event roundup)

• “Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations” will hit the stage at the Santander Performing Arts Center in Reading on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The show is the electrifying, blockbuster Broadway musical that follows the Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and smooth harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts, creating an incredible 42 top 10 hits, with 14 reaching number one. Nominated for 12 Tony Awards and winner of the 2019 Tony Award for Best Choreography, “Ain’t Too Proud” tells the moving story of brotherhood, family, loyalty and betrayal as the group’s personal and political conflicts threaten to tear them apart for a decade. of civil unrest in America. Written by three-time Obie Award winner Dominique Morisseau, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff (“Jersey Boys”), and featuring Tony-winning choreography by Sergio Trujillo (“Jersey Boys,” “On Your Feet !” ), the unforgettable story of this legendary quintet is set to the rhythm of the group’s most precious hits, including “My Girl”, “Just My Imagination”, “Get Ready” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone”. Ticket prices start at US$45. For more information, visit santander-arena.com/events/.

• Pair Of Queens Tour, a pair of comedians looking to fill your night with laughter, is scheduled to perform Friday at 7pm at SoulJoel’s in Pottstown. New York comedians Casey Balsham and Oscar Aydin are two of the most charismatic and energetic comics working today. Relatable in their own way, Aydin rants and rambles about everything from exercise rooms to paper straws, while Balsham discusses life as a new mom. Balsham is an established comedian who works in some of the best clubs in the country. She’s also kept busy warming up crowds for shows on Apple TV and Comedy Central. Her album “Son of a Barb” reached number one on the iTunes charts, and you can check out her first special, “Inconceivable,” this year. Aydin is known for his unfiltered “pushing the rainbow” style. He has been seen on Bravo, Netflix, BBC, Daily Mail and as a guest commentator on Amazon. He is a regular at New York clubs and has performed on stage alongside Nikki Glaser, Anthony Jeselnik and Andrew Schulz. He has also appeared in the US with comedians such as Ashley Hesseltine, Hannah Berner and Jessica Kirson. Aydin hosts the hilarious digital series “Sit*NB*itch”. Ticket prices start at $20. For more information, visit souljoels.com/.

• Jonny Loquasto, a string-pulling personality, is scheduled to perform Saturday at 7 p.m. at SoulJoel’s in Pottstown. He is a comedian, broadcaster and healthcare professional. His newest comedy special “Jonny Loquasto: Saudi Stepdad” is available, and his previous special “Jonny Loquasto: Physical. Therapy.” is streaming on Roku, Tubi and other platforms. His jokes have received millions of views on social media and are even better in person. In addition to comedy, he is a combat sports commentator and ring/cage announcer, having done so for World Wrestling Entertainment and many promotions in the MMA world. His voice is heard in video games, including “GTA 5.” But Jonny’s greatest achievement has come recently. This is sure to make for some great stories on stage. Ticket prices start at $20. For more information, see souljoels.com/.

• “Sinatra and Friends”, a concert like no other, is scheduled for Sunday, at 4pm, at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester. Vocalist Jack Giampalmi brings his smile, charm and fun nature to the microphone. Enjoy the great music as Jack controls the lyrics with his passionate delivery like none other than the king of lyrical phrasing, Frank Sinatra. Jack couldn’t be Jack without the incredible sounds of a full orchestra, the Jump City Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Bob Wagner. Bob is an in-demand trumpeter, soloist, and bandleader who also directs the chamber brass ensemble The Hickory Brass and is a featured artist with Victor Records and the Vox Ama Deux Chamber Orchestra. Jack’s vocals blend perfectly with Jump City’s orchestral charts originated by Nelson Riddle, Quincy Jones, Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Johnny Mercer, Count Basie and many other masters. Now Jack and Jump City will bring those sounds once again. In addition to Sinatra’s classics, you’ll be entertained by well-known songs from the American songbook that will remind you of Bobby Darin, Dean Martin and other great vocalists. The energy of Jump City with Bob at the helm reminds audiences of the sounds of Brian Setzer, Count Basie, Buddy Rich and other greats. Jack comes to Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center with over 15 years of professional singing experience following a 40+ year career focused on many facets of the chemical and environmental industry. He has served as everything from research chemist to marketing manager, patent developer to consultant, and keynote speaker to corporate director. Bob’s talents took him from a successful corporate career in electrical engineering as a marketing executive to one of the area’s top trumpet players and bandleaders, most notably for the Jump City Jazz Orchestra. Bob, with his versatile blend of commercial and classical trumpet, has performed to standing ovations across the country in some of the country’s most prestigious halls, including New York’s Carnegie Hall. Ticket prices start at $30 for students and $35 for everyone else. For information, visit uptownwestchester.org/.