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Loeb Playhouse

Loeb Playhouse - Beatrice Rana rehearsing on stage
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128 Memorial Mall
West Lafayette, IN 47907 United States Get Directions

Loeb Playhouse

RECOMMENDED PARKING

Grant Street Garage, located at 120 N. Grant St., is a 24 hour per day, 7 days per week pay garage as of March 2, 2015. The current rates remain the same but apply 24/7 with a maximum of $10 per 24 hour period.

NOTE: Marsteller Parking Garage is now CLOSED. A surface lot will be constructed in its place and is expected to be open Fall 2016.

Events at this venue

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  • Cast of Menopause the Musical waving from the cruise ship scene

    Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’®

    Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’®
    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through "The Change" is the laugh-out-loud sequel to the international hit, celebrating women navigating life after 40.

    Set five years after their first adventure, our four friends reunite for high-seas hilarity, heart, and toe-tapping parodies from the '70s, '80s, and '90s.

    It's a joyful ride through hot flashes, mood swings, and the power of friendship.

  • Cast of Menopause the Musical waving from the cruise ship scene

    Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’®

    Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’®
    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through "The Change" is the laugh-out-loud sequel to the international hit, celebrating women navigating life after 40.

    Set five years after their first adventure, our four friends reunite for high-seas hilarity, heart, and toe-tapping parodies from the '70s, '80s, and '90s.

    It's a joyful ride through hot flashes, mood swings, and the power of friendship.

  • Soul Asylum Acoustic, Friday, April 10 Loeb Playhouse convocations.org

    Soul Asylum

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Grammy-winning, multi-platinum rock band Soul Asylum rose from Minneapolis’ punk scene to global fame with Grave Dancers Union and the iconic hit “Runaway Train.” Fans can experience a rare, intimate acoustic performance by Dave Pirner and Ryan Smith when Soul Asylum and special guest Corey Glover (Living Colour) perform at Purdue's Loeb Playhouse on April 10, 2026.

  • Ax and the Hatchetmen presented by Purdue Student Concert Committee

    Ax and the Hatchetmen

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Ax and the Hatchetmen are a six-piece indie rock band from Chicago led by Axel Ellis. With energetic shows and horn-driven sound, they’ve grown since 2018 and released new music on Arista Records, including their Constant Change EP featuring Albert Hammond Jr. They’ll bring their high-energy performance to Loeb Playhouse at Purdue on April 8, 2026.

  • D&D Twenty Sided Tavern Cancelation

    CANCELED: Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern

    Canceled: Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern
    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    The global sensation DUNGEONS & DRAGONS comes to life on stage in a hilarious, interactive adventure! Choose heroes, battle monsters, and shape the story in this epic quest.

    Perfect for die-hard gamers, the D&D-curious, and lovers of fantasy. No two shows are ever the same—prepare for a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience!

  • D&D Twenty Sided Tavern Cancelation

    CANCELED: Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern

    Canceled: Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern
    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    The global sensation DUNGEONS & DRAGONS comes to life on stage in a hilarious, interactive adventure! Choose heroes, battle monsters, and shape the story in this epic quest.

    Perfect for die-hard gamers, the D&D-curious, and lovers of fantasy. No two shows are ever the same—prepare for a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience!

  • Great Expectations by The Acting Company - Production Stills by Lore Photography

    Great Expectations

    Great Expectations
    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    The Acting Company brings Charles Dickens' Great Expectations to life in a fresh, funny, and thrilling stage adaptation by Nikki Massoud.
    Follow Pip's journey through eccentric characters, decaying mansions, and unexpected twists.

    A launchpad for stars like Kevin Kline and Patti LuPone, the acclaimed troupe returns to Loeb Playhouse with its signature blend of talent and theatrical excellence.

  • Great Expectations by The Acting Company - Production Stills by Lore Photography

    Great Expectations

    Great Expectations
    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    The Acting Company brings Charles Dickens' Great Expectations to life in a fresh, funny, and thrilling stage adaptation by Nikki Massoud.
    Follow Pip's journey through eccentric characters, decaying mansions, and unexpected twists.

    A launchpad for stars like Kevin Kline and Patti LuPone, the acclaimed troupe returns to Loeb Playhouse with its signature blend of talent and theatrical excellence.

  • Yellowjackets sitting with saxophone

    Yellowjackets

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    With 26 albums and 16 Grammy® nominations, Yellowjackets have spent 43 years redefining jazz. Known for their signature electro-acoustic sound, the group blends innovation with deep jazz roots.

    Longtime members Russell Ferrante, William Kennedy, and Bob Mintzer lead this influential ensemble, opening the 36th Purdue Jazz Festival with a performance full of artistry and energy.

  • Jim Brickman: The Gift of Christmas. Brickman playing a piano with purple background and snow covered trees

    Jim Brickman: The Gift of Christmas

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    The Gift of Christmas is a heartwarming holiday piano concert celebrating love, peace, family, and friendship. Enjoy timeless Christmas classics, Brickman's biggest hits like "The Gift" and "Valentine," plus joyful surprises.

    Join us for this feel-good concert offering timeless music, a few laughs, and a cozy atmosphere perfect for celebrating the season with friends and family.

  • Eric Zuber 1920x1080

    Eric Zuber, piano

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    To celebrate the 10-year legacy of our Steinway D concert grand, gifted by John & Janet Nine, Convocations welcomes back Eric Zuber—the artist who helped select and dedicate the piano.

    A Romantic repertoire specialist and award-winning pianist, Zuber will perform landmark works by Beethoven, Chopin, and Tchaikovsky—because great artistry deserves to be celebrated with the instrument that helps make it possible.

  • Martin Sexton The Abbey Road Show

    The Martin Sexton Abbey Road Show

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Called "a master of dynamics" by Acoustic Guitar and praised by The New York Times, Martin Sexton is known for his emotionally rich voice and powerful live shows.

    In his Abbey Road Show, Sexton performs the iconic Beatles album front-to-back, blending hits like "Here Comes the Sun" and "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" with stories and personal reflections that bring the music to life.

  • Harlem Quartet 1920x1080

    Harlem Quartet

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Purdue audiences will remember Melissa White from her amazing spring 2024 appearance. White returns with the Grammy-winning Harlem Quartet—Ilmar Gavilán, Jaime Amador, and Felix Umansky—known for dynamic performances and a fresh take on classical music.

    Praised by The New York Times for their “panache,” they’ve also earned acclaim from Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Ted Nash, who called them “one of the greatest string quartets I have ever heard.”

  • Hamlet

    Hamlet

    Hamlet
    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Experience Shakespeare’s Hamlet with Actors From The London Stage, featuring minimal staging and multiple roles.

    $26 – $34
  • Hamlet

    Hamlet

    Hamlet
    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Experience Shakespeare’s Hamlet with Actors From The London Stage, featuring minimal staging and multiple roles.

    $26 – $34

  • Hamlet

    Hamlet

    Hamlet
    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Experience Shakespeare’s Hamlet with Actors From The London Stage. 5 actors each share responsibility for the direction of the play and perform two or three major roles (as well as several minor ones). Through imagination and collaboration, the cast conjures Shakespeare’s immortal words and worlds into being.

    $26 – $34
  • TEDxPurdueU: Parallax

    TEDxPurdueU: Parallax

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    TEDxPurdueU: Parallax explores dynamic interplay of perspectives, from science & technology to human psychology & societal discourse.

    $8

  • The Mingus Big Band

    Mingus Big Band

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Experience the 14-piece Mingus Big Band live at the 2025 Purdue Jazz Festival, celebrating jazz legend Charles Mingus. Coming to Purdue on January 24, 2025.

    $15 – $20

  • The Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet

    The Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Discover the rising star of jazz, Isaiah J. Thompson, winner of the 2023 American Pianists Awards. Coming to Purdue on October 12, 2024.

    $15 – $20

  • Kronos Quartet

    Kronos Quartet

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Kronos Quartet returns to celebrate 50 years of modern chamber music excellence. The group will pull from decades of material for an unforgettable experience.

    $8

  • The Magic School Bus

    The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Embark on an interstellar adventure with Ms. Frizzle and her curious students in 'The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System.

    $8
  • Melissa White & Pallavi Mahidhara

    Melissa White & Pallavi Mahidhara

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    From Carnegie Hall to Geneva, Madrid to Chicago, classical violinist Melissa White and pianist Pallavi Mahidhara have played all around the world.

    $8
  • TEDxPurdueU - Recurrence

    TEDxPurdueU: Recurrence

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Featuring national, regional and local thought leaders, the 2024 TEDxPurdueU will explore how recurrence influences our lives at a deeper level.

    $8
  • Counterpoint

    Counterpoint

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Piano/dance duo Counterpoint will honor master composers Bach, Mozart and Brahms as well as the 100th anniversary of Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.”

    $8

  • Lakecia Benjamin

    Lakecia Benjamin & Phoenix

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Young jazz saxophone sensation Lakecia Benjamin will headline the annual Purdue Jazz Festival with a captivating and awe-inspiring live performance.

    $8

  • Call of the Wild

    Call of the Wild

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    A dramatic retelling of Jack London’s classic tale Call of the Wild will make you feel the bitter Yukon winds at your back just like brave sled dog Buck.

    $8
  • Emmet Cohen

    Emmet Cohen Trio & Friends

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Dynamic and charismatic, Emmet Cohen, an internationally acclaimed jazz pianist and music educator, returns for an energetic live performance.

    $8
  • Poster for Johnny Cash: The Official Concert Experience, presented by Purdue Convocations, featuring a black-and-white image of Johnny Cash playing guitar with his name in bold above and colorful blurred lights in the background.

    Johnny Cash: The Official Concert Experience

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    This multimedia show celebrates the life and music of The Man in Black through live music, Johnny Cash’s voice, and never-before-seen footage.

    $8
  • A man wearing a red hat and white jacket stands confidently under an elevated train track in a city, exuding cool energy reminiscent of Grandmaster Flash, with buildings and structures visible in the background.

    Grandmaster Flash

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Grandmaster Flash’s hit, “The Message,” forever changed hip-hop 40-plus years ago when it debuted as the first socially conscious rap track.

    $8
  • Hasta La Muerte

    Hasta la Muerte: A Day of the Dead Show

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Witness the pageantry, emotion, and music of Día de Muertos or Day of the Dead when LA’s Las Cafeteras brings its “Hasta La Muerte” show to Purdue.

    $8

  • A group of acrobats dressed in black perform on stage at Humans 2.0 Purdue Convocations; several lift a person while another is thrown high into the air, with others below ready to catch them, all against a dark background.

    HUMANS 2.0 by Circa

    Loeb Playhouse 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN, United States

    Circa’s new show, Humans 2.0, consists of tightly woven choreography of bodies where physical limits are pushed to the extreme.

    $8