BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – IU Auditorium is thrilled to present the Broadway smash-hit musical Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of the Temptations for two performances on November 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. Featuring the Grammy-winning songs and Tony-winning moves, Ain’t Too Proud is the electrifying musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

 

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 and being voted the greatest R&B group of all time by Billboard Magazine in 2017. The rest is history—how they met, the groundbreaking heights they hit, and how personal and political conflicts threatened to tear the group apart as the United States fell into civil unrest. This thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty, and betrayal is set to the beat of the group’s treasured hits, including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” and so many more.

 

“Ain’t Too Proud is an energetic and fascinating celebration of one of Motown’s most legendary groups,” said IU Auditorium Executive Director Maria Talbert. “Not only does this show celebrate the timeless music of The Temptations, it goes on to weave in the compelling story of the group members and their journey to the top of the music charts.”

 

The musical, which had its Midwest debut at IU Auditorium in the summer of 2018 before heading to Broadway in March 2019, was nominated for 12 Tony Awards including Best Musical. The production brings the incredible true story of the greatest R&B group of all time to the stage. With a Tony Award-nominated book by Dominique Morisseau, Ain’t Too Proud features an iconic score made up of The Temptations’ legendary songs. Two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff directs, with Tony Award-winning choreography by Sergio Trujillo.  

 

The creative team also includes Tony Award nominee Robert Brill (scenic design), Sue Makkoo (costume design) and Tony Award winner Paul Tazewell (original costume design), Ryan O’Gara (lighting design), Jeff Human (sound design), Drama Desk Award winner Peter Nigrini (projection design), Ashley Rae Callahan (hair and wig design) and Drama Desk Award winner Charles G. LaPointe (original hair and wig design), Steve Rankin (fight direction), Brian Harlan Brooks (tour resident director), Brett Michael Lockley (associate choreographer), Rick Hip-Flores (music supervisor), and Jenna Wadleigh (production stage manager). Orchestrations are by Tony Award recipient Harold Wheeler, with music arrangements by Kenny Seymour. Casting is by Whitley Theatrical.

 

The second National Tour of Ain’t Too Proud is produced and general managed by Work Light Productions.

 

Ain’t Too Proud at IU Auditorium is presented in partnership with WFIU. IU Auditorium’s 2024–2025 season is presented by Curry Auto Center, Cook, The Herald Times, Upland Brewing Company, World Arts Inc., and B97.