Category: 2024-25 Season

Performers in black costumes strike dramatic, expressive poses on a Chicago stage under red lighting, with a woman in a sparkly black dress standing center, surrounded by dancers reaching upward.

Broadway’s record-breaking, Tony Award-winning musical CHICAGO stops at Purdue April 3

Experience the razzle-dazzle of CHICAGO as Broadway’s iconic musical returns on tour! A tale of fame, fortune, and All That Jazz, featuring show-stopping songs and breathtaking choreography. Don’t miss the one-night-only performance at Purdue’s Elliott Hall of Music on April 3, 2025, presented by Purdue Convocations. Get your tickets now!

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Black and white photo of Bob Dylan playing harmonica

Bob Dylan Brings “Rough and Rowdy Ways” Worldwide Tour to Purdue University’s Elliott Hall of Music

Legendary musician and Nobel Laureate Bob Dylan will return to Purdue University’s Elliott Hall of Music on Friday, April 11, 2025, as part of his Rough and Rowdy Ways Worldwide Tour. This highly anticipated event is presented by AEG Presents, powered by Purdue Convocations, with additional support from the Purdue Student Concert Committee.

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Hadestown cast on stage

10 Facts About Hadestown: the award-winning Broadway musical phenomenon

Hadestown has captured the hearts of Broadway musical lovers across the globe with its unique storytelling, enthralling music, and imaginative staging. Here are ten intriguing facts about this celebrated Broadway musical. Test your knowledge of Greek mythology with our crossword puzzle and learn how to get tickets to the show – coming to Purdue University February 6!

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Pretty Woman: The Musical Bench Scene

Pretty Woman: The Musical Coming to Purdue February 20, 2025

Pretty Woman: The Musical, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories, will come to Purdue University on February 20, 2025 at 7:30pm in Elliott Hall of Music.

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Hadestown National Tour

Hadestown Coming to Purdue February 6, 2025

Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will come to Purdue University on February 6, 2025 at 7:30pm in Elliott Hall of Music.

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Mingus Big Band

The Mingus Big Band to Headline the 35th Annual Purdue Jazz Festival

The Mingus Big Band, one of the most influential ensembles in contemporary jazz, will perform at Purdue University on January 23, 2025 at 8:00pm in Loeb Playhouse.

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Terence Blanchard / Photo by Daymon Gardner

Breaking Barriers and Shaping New Futures: The Impact of “Fire Shut Up in My Bones”

Explore how “Fire Shut Up In My Bones” redefined opera and meet the artists & contributors that will be coming to Purdue for Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Jan. 21, 2025.

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Giving Tuesday and Purdue Convocations: Convos is self-supporting. Tickets and gifts power it all!

Giving Tuesday is Dec. 3, 2024

Thank you for being part of the audience that keeps the magic alive at Purdue Convocations! Each ticket you buy helps bring the world’s most captivating performances right here to Greater Lafayette. But did you know we can’t do it alone?

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Holiday Gift Guide from Purdue Convocations

2024 Convos Holiday Gifts Buying Guide

Purdue Convocations offers a diverse lineup of performances for Spring 2025, making it easy to give unique holiday gifts to friends and family. Here’s a curated guide with something for everyone on your holiday gift shopping list.

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Terence Blanchard’s “Fire Shut Up in My Bones” Excerpts in Concert

Purdue celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Terence Blanchard’s “Fire Shut Up in My Bones” Excerpts in Concert

Purdue University invites the public to experience a profound evening of music, storytelling, and reflection at Terence Blanchard's Fire Shut Up in My Bones Excerpts in Concert on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 7 PM at Loeb Playhouse (Location Changed)....
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Isaiah J. Thompson playing piano

Discover Rising Jazz Piano Star Isaiah J. Thompson at Purdue’s Loeb Playhouse

Join The Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet for an extraordinary evening of jazz at Purdue’s Loeb Playhouse on October 12, 2024. Led by award-winning pianist Isaiah J. Thompson, the quartet features David Alvarez III on drums, Julian Lee on saxophone, and Sebastian Rios on bass. Together, they bring a dynamic, soulful performance that blends jazz tradition with innovation. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of piano, bass, drums, and sax!

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Jayna Elise as Tina Turner and other cast members of the second national tour of TINA - The Tina Turner Musical

Full Casting Announced for an All-New North American Tour of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical

The musical that celebrates the iconic life and legacy of Tina Turner continues to woo audiences around the world. Casting has been announced for an all-new North American tour of the joyful and triumphant Broadway smash hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical.

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