Author: Mollie Siu-Chong

Scene from The Revenge of Prince Zi Dan

The Revenge of Prince Zi Dan Coming to Purdue

Shanghai Jingju Theatre Company (Peking Opera) brings reimagined telling of Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ to Purdue September 23 at 8 P.M. in Loeb Playhouse.

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A group of theatre students stands in the audience section of a dimly lit theater, observing a tech rehearsal for

Theatre Students Experience Unique & Formative “Dirty Dancing” Tech Rehearsal

The cast and crew of Dirty Dancing was in residency for a 2 week time period leading up to their performance on Purdue’s campus. During that time period, theater and dance students were able to participate in master classes and attend a tech rehearsal.

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scene from Triplets of Belleville

Fast 4: The Triplets of Belleville

From former Disney animator, Sylvain Chomet, comes this Oscar-nominated film accompanied by live music.

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Children play with hula hoops in a gymnasium as an audience watches from the bleachers. Some kids are spinning or picking up hoops, while a man—reminiscent of Kevin Locke’s hoop dance leadership—guides the activity near the basketball hoop.

Kevin Locke visits South Newton Elementary

Students were eager audience members and hoop dancing participants in two school performances by Kevin Locke, a Lakota flute player and Hoop Dancer.

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photo of cast of Judgment at Nuremberg

L.A. Theatre Works Announces Cast for JUDGMENT AT NUREMBERG

L.A. Theatre Works has announced the excellent cast for their upcoming national tour of Judgment at Nuremberg. Directed by Brian Kite (The Graduate) and includes recognizable and respected television, theater, and film actors as well as several up and coming young performers.

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Donny McCaslin Group – David Bowie’s ‘Blackstar’ Band – to Release Tribute Album

Saxophonist Donny McCaslin and his quartet to release “Beyond Now,” a highly anticipated album dedicated to David Bowie, on October 14.

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George Shultz - The Presidential Lecture Series

George Shultz – Former U.S. Secretary of State, Labor, and Treasury

George Shultz, former U.S. Secretary of State, Labor, and Treasury, will be featured in the Spring 2016 Presidential Lecture Series with Purdue President Mitch Daniels. The president will lead the hourlong discussion with Shultz, which includes an audience question-and-answer session.

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Scene from Once the Musical

The Making of Once the Musical

Winner of 8 Tony Awards, Once features an ensemble of actors who play their own instruments onstage & tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician.

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The Illusionists - experience the magic with family

Fast 4: The Illusionists

Here are 4 magical facts about The Illusionists to get you ready for their death-defying stunts at Elliott Hall of Music on Wednesday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m.

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The cast of Once playing their own instruments

Fast 4: Once

Here are 4 things you need to know to prepare for a night of Irish music making with “Once” at Elliott Hall of Music on Thursday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m.

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Lalita Amos gives a talk about listening

Fast 4: TEDxPurdueU

Here are 4 fast facts to get you ready to welcome TEDxPurdueU’s engaging speakers on Saturday, April 9 at Loeb Playhouse from 2-9 p.m.

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Les Violons du Roy group picture

Fast 4: Les Violons du Roy

Here are 4 fast facts to get you ready for Les Violons du Roy’s performance with Alexandre Tharaud on Saturday, April 16 at 8 p.m. at Loeb Playhouse.

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