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Live Music, Broadway, Theatre, and Ideas at Purdue University

November 29, 2023

All-New Shrek The Musical Coming to West Lafayette as Part of North American Tour

Shrek The Musical cast announcement and Tony Award® winners Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire revisit score and book ahead of anticipated tour that includes a stop in Elliott Hall of Music!

Tony Award® winners Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire revisit score and book ahead of anticipated tour that includes a stop in Elliott Hall of Music! NEW YORK, NY: Fifth Estate Entertainment and Round Room Live are thrilled to announce that...
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November 17, 2023

Dance Theatre of Harlem Celebrates MLK Week at Purdue on January 16

Now in its sixth decade, Dance Theatre of Harlem has grown into a multi-cultural dance institution with an extraordinary legacy of providing opportunities for creative expression and artistic excellence that continues to set standards in the performing arts.

Purdue University Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging presents Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative event featuring Dance Theatre of Harlem on January 16, 2024. Dance Theatre of Harlem is a leading dance institution of unparalleled global acclaim, encompassing a...
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November 16, 2023

Grammy Nominee Lakecia Benjamin Comes to Purdue on January 19

Blending traditional jazz with elements of hip-hop and soul, Lakecia’s music defies boundaries. Her magnetic stage presence and the fiery embrace of her saxophone have earned her global acclaim, sharing stages with legends like Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, and The Roots.

Three-time Grammy nominated charismatic and dynamic saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin comes to Purdue on January 19, 2024! Lakecia's journey with the saxophone began in high school, and her passion for the instrument flourished in the renowned jazz program at New York’s...
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November 13, 2023

Convos Alums Shine at the 2024 Grammy Awards

At Purdue Convocations, we take pride in showcasing incredible talent from various artistic fields. This year, we are overjoyed to see more than 40 of our past performers receiving well-deserved nominations for the prestigious Grammy Awards.

At Purdue Convocations, we take pride in showcasing incredible talent from various artistic fields. This year, we are overjoyed to see more than 40 of our past performers receiving well-deserved nominations for the prestigious Grammy Awards. These exceptional individuals have...
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November 13, 2023

“Call of the Wild” Comes to Purdue on November 19

At the heart of this gripping production is Jack London’s timeless novel, a literary masterpiece that transports audiences to the tumultuous era of the Klondike gold rush—a defining moment in North American history.

Experience the riveting and exciting narrative of Call of the Wild at Purdue on November 19, brought to you by Theatre Heroes. Premiering at the renowned Austin Playhouse in the fall of 2015, this multimedia extravaganza promises a unique blend...
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November 9, 2023

The Emmet Cohen Trio Returns to Purdue on November 18

Emmet Cohen is one of his generation’s pivotal figures in music and the related arts. Leader of the Emmet Cohen Trio and creator of the Masters Legacy Series, he is an internationally acclaimed jazz artist, a dedicated educator, the winner of the 2019 American Pianists Awards, and a finalist in the 2011 Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition.

Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen returns to Purdue University on November 18, accompanied by his trio and friends. Emmet has a long-standing relationship with Convos as he helped us through the COVID-19 pandemic with a streaming concert...
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November 6, 2023

Johnny Cash: The Official Concert Experience Comes to Purdue on November 10

Johnny Cash is one of the most important, influential, and respected artists in the history of recorded music. From the monumental live prison albums to his extraordinary series of commentaries on the American spirit and human condition to a mesmerizing canon of gospel recordings to his remarkable and unprecedented late-life artistic triumphs of will and wisdom, his impact on our culture is profound and continuing.

Fans of Johnny Cash can experience his music in a whole new way with Johnny Cash: The Official Concert Experience (Nov. 10, Loeb Playhouse). This multi-media performance uses state-of-the-art technology as well as a live band and on-screen narration from...
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November 3, 2023

Breaking Boundaries: 50 Years of Musical Innovation with Kronos Quartet

Dive into the musical innovation of Kronos Quartet, celebrating 50 years of groundbreaking string quartet performances. Explore their diverse collaborations and pioneering compositions, and gain insights from founder David Harrington in an exclusive pre-show interview.

For five decades, San Francisco's Kronos Quartet—comprising David Harrington (violin), John Sherba (violin), Hank Dutt (viola), and Paul Wiancko (cello)—has pushed the boundaries of what a string quartet can achieve. Founded in 1973, at a time when the string quartet...
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November 1, 2023

Grandmaster Flash Comes to Purdue on November 4!

If it wasn’t for Grandmaster Flash, who knows what hip-hop would be like today? Emerging from the South Bronx in the early 1970s, Grandmaster Flash is inarguably one of Hip Hop’s original innovators.

Bear witness to living music history when rap pioneer Grandmaster Flash honors 50 years of hip hop during his audiovisual lecture/demonstration at Purdue on November 4. If it wasn’t for Grandmaster Flash, who knows what hip-hop would be like today?...
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October 30, 2023

Las Cafeteras Presents “Hasta La Muerte” at Purdue on November 3!

Hasta La Muerte is an enthralling new production rooted in the indigenous Mexican practice of celebrating Life and Death.

Las Cafeteras has made a significant impact on the music scene, captivating audiences with their exciting and contagious live performances. Their unique blend of genres and their dynamic sound and energy has earned them worldwide recognition. Hailing from the eastern...
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October 27, 2023

Circa Presents “Humans 2.0” at Purdue on October 28!

Circa’s new show “Humans 2.0” consists of tightly woven choreography of bodies where physical limits are pushed to the extreme.

Circa Contemporary Circus stands as a globally renowned performance company. Since its establishment in 2004 in Brisbane, Australia, the company has traversed the globe, captivating audiences in over 40 countries, totaling more than 1.5 million enthusiastic spectators. Their productions have...
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October 26, 2023

Mean Girls Comes to Purdue on October 26!

Mean Girls made its Broadway debut in 2018 and has been wowing audiences ever since. With a book by Tina Fey, music by Jeff Richmond, and lyrics by Nell Benjamin, this production successfully captures the essence of the film while adding a fresh, musical spin to the story.

Watch out Purdue, the Plastics are coming! Mean Girls made its Broadway debut in 2018 and has been wowing audiences ever since. With a book by Tina Fey, music by Jeff Richmond, and lyrics by Nell Benjamin, this production successfully...
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