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!"
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.
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.
Join us for Purdue University's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Event.
Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis is a world-renowned ensemble dedicated to preserving and advancing the legacy of jazz.
Led by trumpeter and artistic director Wynton Marsalis, the group blends classic works with new compositions, known for its virtuosic musicianship, innovation, and impact on the modern jazz scene.
Join us on Tuesday, Jan. 27 to learn about the Creative Hub and connect with likeminded students. Learn about the pre-professional, hands-on, creative outlets Purdue Convocations and Elliott Hall of Music has to offer.
Broadway's Tony® and Grammy Award®-winning big-hearted musical hit, Kinky Boots, captivates and entertains audiences around the world with a score by Cyndi Lauper, book by Harvey Fierstein, and original direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell.
Based on true events, Kinky Boots follows the journey of an unlikely pair who discover that you change the world when you change your mind.
Renowned Christian band MercyMe will be performing at Elliott Hall of Music on November 9, 2025. This concert will be filled with worship and your favorite songs from MercyMe, Natalie Grant, and Sam Wesley!
Comedian Tom Segura, known for his Netflix specials and hit podcasts, will bring his COME TOGETHER tour to Elliott Hall of Music on October 24, 2025. Following the success of his I'M COMING EVERYWHERE WORLD TOUR, Segura's new hour of comedy is sure to deliver his signature humor to fans nationwide.
This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. With standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, THE BOOK OF MORMON has truly become an international sensation.
Grammy Award®-winning artist Lauren Daigle will be performing at Elliott Hall of Music on August 15, 2025. Known for her powerful voice and chart-topping hits like "You Say" and "Trust in You," Daigle promises an unforgettable evening of heartfelt music and personal connection with her fans.
Bob Dylan is hitting the road again with his "Rough and Rowdy Ways" World Wide Tour, bringing his iconic sound and unparalleled songwriting to audiences across the globe. This tour marks an exciting chapter in Dylan's legendary career, showcasing his distinctive voice, poetic lyrics, and undeniable presence that have made him a musical icon for over six decades.
Experience the razzle-dazzle of Broadway's longest-running musical, Chicago, with stunning dance and jazz! Coming to Purdue on April 3, 2025.
Del Water Gap, the solo project of New England-born S. Holden Jaffe, has amassed over 52 million streams and collaborated with artists like Maggie Rogers and Claud. Known for hits like "Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat," Jaffe's intimate indie-pop resonates with fans worldwide. Special guest Jake Minch will join him at Elliott Hall of Music on March 29 for a performance filled with emotional depth and raw lyricism.
COIN has captivated fans at major festivals such as Reading and Leeds, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Shaky Knees, and The Governors Ball, in addition to a sold-out 26-city headline tour across North America.
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, springs to life with a powerhouse creative team led by two-time Tony Award®-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell, an original score by Grammy® winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, and a book by the movie’s legendary director Garry Marshall and screenwriter J. F. Lawton. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will lift your spirits and light up your heart. Are you ready to fall in love all over again?
Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.
Jessie Murph channels raw emotion—blending country storytelling, hip-hop production, alternative experimentation, & pop appeal. Honest about mental health, depression, and addiction, she hit the social scene in 2020 with the hit "Always Been You" paving the way for her 2023 debut drowning. After selling out her 2023 tour & playing festivals like Lollapalooza, Jessie’s upcoming tour visits Purdue.
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the triumphant story of the Queen of Rock and Roll set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits!
Purdue University President Mung Chiang and the Purdue Presidential Lecture Series present the renowned cellist, recording artist, and humanitarian leader Yo-Yo Ma in a special engagement moderated by PBS NewsHour correspondent Jeffrey Brown.
Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history” by the Washington Post, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the first musical to take a groundbreaking look — from the point of view of both the parents and young people — at our complex, interconnected, and social media-filled lives.
Building on the success of the sold-out global shows of the first Oscar®-winning Spider-Man™ animated Spider-Verse film, comes the highly anticipated sequel: Spider-Man™: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert, set to captivate Purdue audiences on September 15, 2024 at 6pm in Elliott Hall of Music.
Shrek – The Musical is a show as big as its titular character, bringing all your favorite characters from the animated film to life.
Come From Away is an inspirational musical that tells the true story of a Newfoundland town opening their homes to stranded travelers on 9/11.
Purdue Student Concert Committee is excited to present Peach Pit at Elliott Hall of Music on Thursday, March 21, 2024
Catch for KING + COUNTRY, the Grammy®-winning duo, chart-toppers, and impactful philanthropists, at Elliott Hall of Music on Feb. 24, 2024 at 7:30pm
“Good Morning Baltimore!” Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change this big world? She can with lots and lots of Hairspray!
Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Parker McCollum released Never Enough, a statement album that cements his status as one of country music’s undeniable new stars. McCollum has been named an ‘Artist to Watch’ by Rolling Stone, Billboard, SiriusXM, CMT, RIAA, and more with American Songwriter noting, “The Texas native teeters on the edge of next-level superstardom.”
An international sensation, Dance Theatre of Harlem pays tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. with beautiful, passionate choreography and performance.
A Broadway sensation, Mean Girls tells the hilarious story of a naïve newbie named Cady who falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies.
Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse Live in Concert pairs the Oscar-winning animated film with a full orchestra, band, and turntables live on stage.
Celebrating 50 years, Jesus Christ Superstar is a timeless rock opera based on The Passion and fueled by that famous Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber score.
Riverdance brought the wonder and athleticism of Irish stepdancing to the mainstream 25 years ago. The new international tour has the next generation in mind.
Noah Kahan will perform live at Elliott Hall of Music at Purdue University on March 25, 2023.