Event Series Great Expectations

Great Expectations

Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

The Acting Company brings Charles Dickens' Great Expectations to life in a fresh, funny, and thrilling stage adaptation by Nikki Massoud.
Follow Pip's journey through eccentric characters, decaying mansions, and unexpected twists.

A launchpad for stars like Kevin Kline and Patti LuPone, the acclaimed troupe returns to Loeb Playhouse with its signature blend of talent and theatrical excellence.

Event Series Great Expectations

Great Expectations

Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

The Acting Company brings Charles Dickens' Great Expectations to life in a fresh, funny, and thrilling stage adaptation by Nikki Massoud.
Follow Pip's journey through eccentric characters, decaying mansions, and unexpected twists.

A launchpad for stars like Kevin Kline and Patti LuPone, the acclaimed troupe returns to Loeb Playhouse with its signature blend of talent and theatrical excellence.

STOMP

Elliott Hall of Music 712 3rd Street, West Lafayette, IN, United States

STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique, and appeals to audiences of all ages. The return of the percussive hit also brings some new surprises, with some sections of the show now updated and restructured, and the addition of two new full-scale routines, utilizing props like tractor tire inner tubes and paint cans. STOMP. See what all the noise is about.

Mrs. Doubtfire

Elliott Hall of Music 712 3rd Street, West Lafayette, IN, United States

Everyone's favorite Scottish nanny is headed to West Lafayette in "a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers" (The Hollywood Reporter).

Based on the beloved film, it's "the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now" (Chicago Tribune) — one that proves we're better together.

TEDxPurdueU: Odyssey

For 2026, TEDxPurdueU invites heroes of all kinds to embark on their own Odyssey—a journey of adventure, challenge, and transformation. From innovation and science to creativity and culture, each odyssey is unique.

Whether it's a return, a discovery, or something entirely new, TEDxPurdueU offers a platform to explore and share these powerful stories.

TEDxPurdueU is an independently organized event by Purdue University students.

Ax and the Hatchetmen

Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

Ax and the Hatchetmen are a six-piece indie rock band from Chicago led by Axel Ellis. With energetic shows and horn-driven sound, they’ve grown since 2018 and released new music on Arista Records, including their Constant Change EP featuring Albert Hammond Jr. They’ll bring their high-energy performance to Loeb Playhouse at Purdue on April 8, 2026.

Beetlejuice

Elliott Hall of Music 712 3rd Street, West Lafayette, IN, United States

Based on Tim Burton's dearly beloved film, BEETLEJUICE tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes.

Entertainment Weekly calls it "a feast for the eyes and the soul!"

Soul Asylum

Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

Grammy-winning, multi-platinum rock band Soul Asylum rose from Minneapolis’ punk scene to global fame with Grave Dancers Union and the iconic hit “Runaway Train.” Fans can experience a rare, intimate acoustic performance by Dave Pirner and Ryan Smith when Soul Asylum comes to Loeb Playhouse at Purdue on April 10, 2026.

Magdalena Bay

Elliott Hall of Music 712 3rd Street, West Lafayette, IN, United States

Magdalena Bay is a Los Angeles–based pop duo formed by Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin, blending sharp pop songwriting, immersive visuals, and a forward-looking sense of nostalgia into a distinctly modern, internet-native sound. They will be coming to Elliott Hall of Music on April 23, 2026.

Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’®

Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through "The Change" is the laugh-out-loud sequel to the international hit, celebrating women navigating life after 40.

Set five years after their first adventure, our four friends reunite for high-seas hilarity, heart, and toe-tapping parodies from the '70s, '80s, and '90s.

It's a joyful ride through hot flashes, mood swings, and the power of friendship.

Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’®

Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through "The Change" is the laugh-out-loud sequel to the international hit, celebrating women navigating life after 40.

Set five years after their first adventure, our four friends reunite for high-seas hilarity, heart, and toe-tapping parodies from the '70s, '80s, and '90s.

It's a joyful ride through hot flashes, mood swings, and the power of friendship.