Convos Stories

The Secret Agency

November 8, 2022

The Secret Agency

Old school hip hop, funk, and breakdancing meets new school audiences when The Secret Agency hits the stage and classroom.


Julius Caesar

November 4, 2022

Julius Caesar – A Modern Take on a Shakespeare Classic

Aquila Theatre breathes new fire, fury, and life into this timeless tale of betrayal. Julius Caesar comes to Purdue on Nov. 11th.


Pride & Prejudice

November 2, 2022

Pride and Prejudice – Jane Austen’s Novel Brought to Life

Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen’s classic romantic comedy that has stood the test of time is coming to Loeb Playhouse.


A live band performs on stage with large illuminated letters spelling RESPECT in front, while a cheering audience watches under colorful stage lights.

October 21, 2022

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. – A Tribute Concert Experience Like No Other!

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. is a live concert like no other. It stars an incredible band and vocalists featuring all of Aretha Franklin’s top hits. It truly is a dance party; a night to let loose, have fun and lose yourself in the music. 


Grace for President

October 13, 2022

Grace For President is Educational and Inspiring!

Grace For President, a family friendly musical produced by Casa Mañana Theatre, will both motivate and educate the youth of today.


A smiling man with tousled dark hair, wearing a patterned shirt and layered necklaces, sits against a bright pink background. He looks down with a relaxed and cheerful expression, reminiscent of Christian French at Purdue.

October 11, 2022

SCC Brings Christian French to Purdue

Purdue’s Student Concert Committee (SCC) is bringing rising pop singer, Christian French, to Loeb Playhouse on Oct. 20.


A woman in a bright pink dress stands joyfully next to a small dog in pink, beside a sparkling sign that reads Legally Blonde The Musical on a purple background—OMG You Guys! Legally Blonde - The Musical Comes to Purdue!.

October 6, 2022

OMG You Guys! Legally Blonde – The Musical Comes to Purdue!

America’s favorite blonde, Elle Woods, is ready to prove who’s in charge (again) as Legally Blonde – The Musical  comes to Purdue!


Elliott Hall of Music with Convocations gobo

July 21, 2022

Friends of Convocations donor benefit changes

We have recently needed to update the benefits offered to the Friends to ensure that we meet IRS deductibility rules, continue to respond to physical landscape changes on campus, and to manage the continued growth of the Friends support for the Convos mission. 


Two people stand in front of a colorful graffiti wall. The woman smiles and gestures excitedly, while the man plays a trumpet. Large text reads CONVOS, celebrating the Purdue Convocations 2022-23 Season.

July 7, 2022

Announcing our 120th Season!

Purdue Convocations announces is 2022-23 season filled with Broadway hits, energetic concerts, educational performances, and more!


A simple graphic of a face mask next to bold text that reads MASK POLICY UPDATE on a tan background, highlighting the latest Mask Policy guidelines.

March 18, 2022

Mask Policy Update

Effective March 21, 2022, Purdue Convocations will now follow “mask optional” guidance.


A jazz band performs on stage under blue lighting at Loeb Playhouse, featuring the Emmet Cohen Trio with a pianist, upright bassist, vocalist, saxophonist, drummer, and one additional standing musician surrounded by microphones and instruments.

March 7, 2022

Live from Loeb Playhouse: Emmet Cohen Trio and the Live From Emmet’s Place All-Stars

Live From Emmet’s Place All-Stars joined the Emmet Cohen Trio for an incredible night of jazz.


welcome

November 12, 2021

Tickets now available for Purdue Convocations’ Spring 2022 events

Purdue Convocations announces a return to the theater in Spring 2022 with immediate availability of tickets to a lineup of innovative performances from around the world. Broadway returns to West Lafayette with 5 national tours. Live music returns to Purdue...