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 11, 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, which premiered at the 2024 Adelaide Fringe Festival.
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.
Juno 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.
The Canadian-born, New York-based artist is widely celebrated as the "shining hope of hot jazz." Boasting ten DownBeat Rising Star nods, over 25 million streams, and performances at prestigious global festivals, Skonberg seamlessly blends smoky vocals with blistering trumpet skills. As both an acclaimed performer and a dedicated music educator, she remains at the forefront of the classic American music revival.
Headlining the 37th Annual Purdue Jazz Festival, acclaimed drummer and composer Allison Miller's Boom Tic Boom is a critically celebrated jazz ensemble known for its razor-sharp precision and diverse, contemporary sonic palette.
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.
Emmy-Award® winning Actor and 2025 Theater Hall of Fame Inductee Richard Thomas—star of hit TV shows Ozark and The Waltons and Broadway’s The Balsuters and To Kill a Mockingbird—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.