2025-2026 Purdue Convocations Season
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2025-2026 Purdue Convocations season
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Saturday, January 31, 2026, 8:00 PM
Elliott Hall of Music
A marquee event for Purdue’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative celebration, this world-renowned orchestra, under the direction of trumpeter and artistic director Wynton Marsalis, delivers timeless jazz and new works.
Featuring an opening set by Purdue Jazz Band as part of the 36th Annual Purdue Jazz Festival.
Presented by Purdue University
Powered by Purdue Convocations
The Acting Company: Great Expectations
February 11-12, 2026, 7:30 PM
Loeb Playhouse
Dickens’ classic gets a bold new adaptation by Nikki Massoud in this thrilling performance by America’s premier touring company. Founded in 1972 by John Houseman and Margot Harley, The Acting Company has become a celebrated company that develops actors by touring exceptional productions across the country. The company has launched the careers of over 400 actors, including Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone and Rainn Wilson, and has performed for over 4 million people across 48 states, 10 countries and at prestigious venues like the Guthrie and Kennedy Center.
Support from the Jeanne Compton Endowment for Artistic Excellence, University Place, Zebra Landscaping, and Barash Law
Additional support from Leonora and Harold Woodman Endowment for Theatre and Purdue University Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts
STOMP
Sunday, February 15, 2026, 6:00 PM
Elliott Hall of Music
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.
Support from Visit Lafayette/West Lafayette and Bob and Patti Truitt
Additional support from Guido Family Dentistry
CANCELED: Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern | February 26–27, 2026
Cancellation update: Friday, December 19
We regret to inform you that both upcoming performances of Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern at Loeb Playhouse, along with other national tour dates, have been canceled by the producer. We understand this is disappointing news, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Refunds for all ticket purchases will be processed within the next 7-10 business days. You should expect to see the funds returned to your original method of payment. Please note: due to the holiday season and university winter recess, refunds may be delayed.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Box Office by emailing hlmctix@purdue.edu by calling 765-494-3933.
Box Office Hours of Operation
Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
10 AM – 4 PM during University Breaks
Please note: The office will be closed from Dec. 22, 2025 – Jan. 5, 2026 in observance of the University’s winter recess.
Thank you for your understanding. We hope to see you at future events!
Mrs. Doubtfire
Sunday, March 1, 2026, 7:00 PM
Elliott Hall of Music
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.
Support from Westminster Village and the Davis Family Endowment
TEDxPurdueU: Odyssey
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 2:00 PM
Loeb Playhouse
Purdue’s student-led TEDx returns with a new theme, inviting us to explore journeys of transformation, innovation, and discovery.
Support from the Purdue Student Fee Advisory Board
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 7:30 PM
Loeb Playhouse
Ax and the Hatchetmen are a Chicago-based six-piece indie rock band led by Axel Ellis, star of Amazon Prime’s The Runarounds. Since 2018, the group has headlined tours and recently signed with Arista Records. Their latest release, the Constant Change EP, features a collaboration with Albert Hammond Jr. of The Strokes. The band includes Salvatore Defilippis, Hunter Olshefke, Nick Deputy, Phil Pistone, and Quinn Dolan.
Presented by the Purdue Student Concert Committee with support from the Purdue Student Fee Advisory Board.
Beetlejuice
The Musical. The Musical. The Musical.
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 7:30 PM
Elliott Hall of Music
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!”
Contains strong language, mature references and a lot of the crazy, inappropriate stuff you would expect from a deranged demon.
Support from University Place and WLFI
Friday, April 10, 2026, 8:00 PM
Loeb Playhouse
Soul Asylum: An Intimate Acoustic Set
Grammy-winning legends Soul Asylum rose from the Minneapolis punk scene to global stardom with 1992’s Grave Dancers Union. Their hit “Runaway Train” won a Grammy and famously helped locate missing children worldwide.
With 13 albums—including 2024’s Slowly But Shirley and a 30th-anniversary reissue of Let Your Dim Light Shine—their legacy continues to grow. This performance offers a rare, intimate acoustic set from Dave Pirner and Ryan Smith, providing a one-of-a-kind look at their multi-platinum catalog.
Presented by Purdue Convocations with generous support from Purdue Student Concert Committee, Union Club Hotel, 8Eleven Modern Bistro, Mad Mushroom, and additional support from Ripple and Company.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 7:30 PM
Elliott Hall of Music
Magdalena Bay: Pop Pioneers
LA-based duo Magdalena Bay (Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin) crafts sleek, nostalgic pop with a digital edge. After connecting in Miami, the pair shifted from progressive rock to the “elastic” pop found on their acclaimed 2021 debut, Mercurial World.
Their latest album, Imaginal Disk, showcases an exploratory sound with increased live instrumentation, recorded entirely in their home studio. By maintaining a strict DIY ethos, the duo has forged a unique, forward-looking identity that remains entirely their own.
Presented by Purdue Convocations and Purdue Student Concert Committee.
Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through “The Change”
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 3:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Loeb Playhouse
It’s 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. Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through “The Change” is a joyful ride through hot flashes, mood swings, and the power of friendship.
Support from Union Club Hotel and 8Eleven Modern Bistro
Additional support from Sakanaya Izakaya and the Friends of Convos Performance Endowment
