Hancher is a multidisciplinary performing arts presenter committed to connecting artists and audiences with transformational artistic experiences. Since 1972, Hancher has been the cultural hub of the University of Iowa campus while presenting world-class dance, music, and theater. Hancher is one of the leading university presenters of the performing arts in the nation and has earned an international reputation for excellence. Its current facility, which opened in 2016 and features multiple performance configurations from intimate gathering spaces to the iconic 1,800-seat auditorium, sits along the Iowa River at the north end of campus. Hancher plays a key role in the university’s Performing Arts at Iowa ecosystem.

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