Creativity is at the heart of everything we do.

At the University of Iowa, we collaborate across campus and community, blending artistry and technology to offer a tremendous variety of ways to enjoy the performing arts—whether you are a creator, performer, or audience member.

Three electric performances featuring UI students and faculty

This semester, join us for brilliant, diverse, eclectic artistry celebrating students, faculty, and staff across the performing arts.

Dance students, working with Professors Stephanie Miracle and Eloy Barragán—and with MFA student Katelyn Perez—will take to the Hancher stage with the iconic Martha Graham Dance Company. Theatre Arts students will bring a beautiful play to life under the direction of Professor Caroline Clay. And School of Music students will perform a new opera at Hancher with music composed by Professor William Menefield, who will also direct. 

Each performance is emblematic of what’s possible on a campus committed to collaborative, transformational arts experiences for artists and audiences alike.

Iowa: Your Destination for the Performing Arts

The University of Iowa has long been a place where creativity and the arts are celebrated. We are proud to be part of Performing Arts at Iowa—and proud of a new video that highlights just how amazing this campus and community are. With music composed by UI School of Music student Sean Harken, the video is a celebration—and an example—of all that can be created here.

MORE UPCOMING EVENTS

Y La Bamba at Hancher Auditorium on March 22, 2024

Y La Bamba

Hancher Auditorium

March 22

Hancher Auditorium

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So Percussion and Caroline Shaw / March 25 & 26

Sō Percussion and Caroline Shaw

Hancher Auditorium

March 25 + 26

Hancher Auditorium

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Martha Graham dancer in a white outfit raised on one foot against a black background

Martha Graham Dance Company

Hancher Auditorium

March 29

Hancher Auditorium 

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Department of Dance

School of Music

Department of Theatre Arts

1 ST

university to award MFA degree in the U.S.

450 +

performances per year

7:1

student-to-faculty ratio

Hancher Auditorium

Production

There is so much for you to discover

News

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Headshot of Sean Harken in Voxman Music Building

Student Composer Sets Tone in Performing Arts Video

Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Sean Harken, a student in the University of Iowa School of Music, found a natural outlet for his musical talents. The Iowa City native created the soundtrack for a new video hyping the Performing Arts at Iowa initiative.

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