Convos Stories

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – A unique homecoming is happening for one Boilermaker on October 2. Robert Cohen (B.A., Sound for the Performing Arts, 2024) is head audio engineer for the national touring production of The Book of Mormon. The show comes to Elliott Hall of Music next month. His experiences at Purdue have aided in his transition to the professional world. In Cohen’s time at Purdue, he founded and led LEAP (Live Events and Productions).

One of comedy’s biggest names, Tom Segura brings his 2025 global tour Come Together to West Lafayette. Segura’s highly anticipated new hour of comedy started touring last year and has sold out stops across Asia and North America.

Beginning October 2, 2025, Purdue University Parking Operations will collect payment for event parking to support evening and weekend events at Elliott Hall of Music.

The Harlem Quartet plays at Loeb Playhouse on September 28, 2025, with violinist Melissa White returning to Purdue.

Cirque Kikasse performs the free circus show SANTÉ! on a food truck at Purdue’s West Lafayette campus (Sept. 10) and Purdue University in Indianapolis (Sept. 12). Don’t miss this high-flying show!

The Book of Mormon is more than a success. It is now a global phenomenon. Catch the show at Purdue University on Oct. 2, 2025 in Elliott Hall of Music.

Welcome to our new and returning Boilermakers! Now through Labor Day, save $5 on tickets* to the biggest shows of the 2025-26 season!

Purdue Convocations Unveils Blockbuster 2025–26 Season Featuring Lauren Daigle, Tom Segura, The Book of Mormon, Jim Brickman, Wynton Marsalis, Beetlejuice, and more! Presale begins May 19, PICK5 begins June 19, single tickets on sale June 25.

Caitlin, Jonah, Alivia, Jared, and Zoe have been wonderful interns. We are so proud of them and can’t wait to see what they do next!

Two-time Grammy® winner Lauren Daigle brings her powerful vocals to Elliott Hall of Music on Friday, August 15, 2025. With billions of streams and a successful run of sold-out world tours, Daigle is known for hits like “You Say” and her Super Bowl LIX performance. Friends of Convos and Purdue Student presale April 10. General Public tickets on sale April 11.

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!

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.