Convos Stories

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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)....

With the goal of supporting the local live music scene’s growth, an instrument locker space in the lower level of Elliott Hall of Music has been transformed into a rehearsal home for student bands.

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!