Author: Julia Moran

A smiling man in a white nurse outfit with a stethoscope stands in front of a blue sky background. Text reads: Nurse Blake But Did You Die? Comedy Tour, November 18, Loeb Playhouse.

Nurse Blake brings his ‘BUT DID YOU DIE?’ Tour to Purdue

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (April 14, 2026) – Nurse, comedian, and viral sensation Nurse Blake is expanding his But Did You Die? Comedy Tour to over 35 cities this fall. The tour originally launched in 2025, and now spans over 100 shows across the U.S. and Canada.  He brings the tour to West Lafayette on November 18 in Loeb Playhouse.

Four smiling women stand on a ship deck, each holding a colorful fan and waving. They appear joyful and confident, dressed in bright casual clothing—celebrating friendship and embracing menopause against a sea view under the blue sky.

‘Menopause the musical 2’ cruises to West Lafayette

GFour Productions, winners of 68 Drama Desk and 54 Tony Awards®, announced the cast of leading ladies for the Purdue production of Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® which will play at Loeb Playhouse for 2 performances on April 25th. Tickets are currently on sale and can be purchased at convocations.purdue.edu. Group discounts for 15+ are also available by calling (765) 494-3933.

A collage of six 3rd Street Collective musicians playing instruments and singing, centered around graffiti-style text 3SG on a red background. The instruments include drums, electric guitar, keyboard, bass, and saxophone.

Meet West Lafayette’s 3rd Street Collective, opener for Magdalena Bay

3rd Street Collective is a RnB-HipHop-rock band from West Lafayette, IN. What was your first public performance? We played a house show on Evergreen Street in September 2023. It was chaotic due to needing a last-minute drum sub, but it...

Five young adults sit and pose together on a staircase indoors, smiling at the camera. Bold text reads “Opening set by Chauncie.” Ornate railings and lush plants create an inviting, stylish atmosphere.

Meet local band Chauncie, opener for Ax & the Hatchetmen

Born in 2022 in the basements of Purdue University, Chauncie began to play small house shows in their local DIY music scene. While mainly opting for covers and crowd favorites, the band's chemistry was clear, and they quickly became a...

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‘Beetlejuice’ musical retells cult classic movie at Purdue

The producers of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, are thrilled to announce full casting for the North American Tour coming to Elliott Hall of Music on April 9th. Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film,...

White text on a bright blue background reads: Mrs. Doubtfire in large letters, highlighting the title of this new musical comedy, with The New Musical Comedy in smaller text underneath.

‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ brings musical retelling of classic to Purdue

The producers of MRS. DOUBTFIRE, the smash hit musical comedy critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter) are thrilled to announce the full cast for the 2nd North...

Performers on stage energetically dance and play trash can lids as drums. The stage is set with industrial props, a red banner reads STOMP, Celebrating 30 Years—an unforgettable Purdue Convos experience perfect for any Holiday Gift Guide.

‘STOMP’ brings the beat back to Elliott Hall of Music

STOMP, the world-renowned, unconventional percussion show comes to Elliott on Sunday, February 15. From humble beginnings of street performances in the UK, the show has impressed audiences for the past 30 years.

Wynton Marsalis makes final appearance as music director of Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, will honor legacy of Dr. King

To commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) and its artistic director, Wynton Marsalis, who will make his final appearance at Purdue, take the Elliott stage on January 31, 2026.

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PrintBay at Purdue intersects art and science with Convocations

West Lafayette, IN — Purdue's STEM-focused curriculum centers on experiential learning in various academic disciplines. Specifically in the John Martinson Honors College, Dr. J. Peter Moore leads a student cohort's independent study of printmaking at their studio known as the PrintBay....

Yellowjackets - 36th Annual Purdue Jazz Festival

Yellowjackets to kick off 36th Purdue Jazz Festival

For the past 43 years, Yellowjackets has built a reputation as one of jazz’s most influential groups. Through sold-out tours, critical and commercial success, and numerous lineup changes, the powerhouse trio’s career spans 26 albums and 16 Grammy® nominations. On January 23, they’re set to perform for thousands of high school musicians and jazz enjoyers on Purdue’s campus in the annual Jazz Festival.

Omari Collins “Scarlett D. Von’Du” (Lola), Noah Silverman (Charlie Price), and the National Touring Company of KINKY BOOTS. Photo by Matthew Murph

Kinky Boots returns to Elliott Hall of Music

Winner of the Tony®, Grammy®, and London’s Olivier Awards for Best Musical, KINKY BOOTS captivates and entertains audiences around the world with a Tony® Award-winning score by Cyndi Lauper, book by four-time Tony® Award-winner Harvey Fierstein, and original direction and Tony®-winning choreography by Jerry Mitchell.

Purdue Convos Holiday Gift Guide

Give the gift of music this holiday season! Purdue Convocations brings a wide range of performances this Spring 2026. Follow this gift guide for local shopping inspiration to pair with your next Convos show outing.