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Educator Judd Danby talks with GRAMMY-nominated saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin about her musical roots, pursuing mentors, her album Phoenix, and overcoming fears. Lakecia headlines Purdue’s 2024 Jazz Fest on Jan. 19, 2024.

Judd Danby, a Lafayette-based composer, jazz pianist, and music theory teacher chats with GRAMMY-nominated alto saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin about her rise to the top of the jazz scene and her upcoming performance headlining Purdue University's 2024 Jazz Fest on January...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...