This fall, UK theatre company The Lord Chamberlain’s Men brings an historically-informed production of Shakespeare’s Othello to Purdue—staying true to the Elizabethan era with an all-male cast.
This fall, UK theatre company The Lord Chamberlain’s Men brings an historically-informed production of Shakespeare’s Othello to Purdue—staying true to the Elizabethan era with an all-male cast.
Starring Michael Cavanaugh, The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John features the greatest hits of these two great rock piano legends.
The Bang on a Can All-Stars have collaborated with and performed the music of fellow New Yorkers Philip Glass and Steve Reich. With 90/90, the ensemble celebrates the music of these great composers and their 90th birthday milestones.
Nurse Blake is back with his hilarious new comedy tour with all new content, diving into the wildest things patients and their families say and do. From self-diagnosing Stage 8 Cancer with WebMD to hitting the call light like they are on a game show, nothing is off-limits! Join us at Purdue's Loeb Playhouse on November 18, 2026 for a night to remember!
Acclaimed Australian circus arts company Gravity & Other Myths, known for their honest approach to acrobatic virtuosity since 2009, presents their captivating show, Ten Thousand Hours. Featuring eight world-class acrobats, the performance is a spectacular tribute to the dedication and intense practice required to achieve physical mastery.
Be amazed by the power of pressure - and what it can teach us.
Equal parts interactive science, comedy, and personal empowerment messages, Doktor Kaboom returns with a new show. Doktor Kaboom: Under Pressure! illustrates physical science concepts, which are also metaphors for real - life mental and emotional pressures.
Award-winning trumpeter and vocalist Bria Skonberg brings her unique jazz flair to seasonal favorites this December, including her hit cover of Mariah Carey’s "All I Want For Christmas is You,” Sia’s “Santa Is Coming for Us,” “Christmas Island,” and many more. Skonberg seamlessly blends smoky vocals with her blistering trumpet skills. Join us for this festive performance.
Acclaimed drummer and composer Allison Miller's Boom Tic By blends classic drummer-led traditions with modern improvisation. Celebrating over a decade of music together, the group will serve as an energizing kick-off to the 37th Annual Purdue Jazz Festival.
Experience pianist Michael Davidman—winner of the 2025 American Piano Awards Christel DeHaan Classical Fellowship. Davidman is celebrated for his expressive depth and technical brilliance. A leading voice among rising American pianists, he brings dynamic interpretations and compelling artistry to the stage in an unforgettable live performance.
Join the millions who have cheered for the legendary one-man show, bursting with Twain’s “uproariously funny” and “pungently wise” humor (Time Magazine). Tony-nominated and Emmy-Award® winning actor Richard Thomas brings to life “the nation’s one true comic genius” (The New York Times) in Mark Twain Tonight!, written and originally performed by Hal Holbrook.
Every breakthrough has a hidden story. In TEDxPurdueU’s main event of 18-minute TED talks, Unseen celebrates the people behind the work, the ideas ahead of their time, and the voices shaping culture, science, and society without recognition. From unsung contributors to quietly radical thinking, it reveals what history overlooked and what we still ignore—showing that the most powerful forces are often the ones we fail to notice.