Hancher Up Close brings the audience on stage with artists for extraordinary and intimate experiences. Seating is general admission and is often set up on three sides of the performance area.
Prior to Hancher Up Close events, the Smith Lobby Bar will be open with snacks and beverages for purchase starting 90 minutes prior to a performance's start time.
Farmhouse/Whorehouse
An artist lecture by Suzanne Bocanegra
Starring Lili Taylor
Thursday, September 18 / 6:30 p.m.
Hancher Auditorium / Hadley Stage / Onstage Seating
32 Sounds
A film by Sam Green
With music by JD Samson & sound design by Mark Mangini
Friday, September 19 / 6:30 p.m.
Hancher Auditorium / Hadley Stage / Onstage Seating
Jeremy Denk, piano
J.S. Bach: Partitas for Keyboard
Friday, October 24 / 7:30 p.m.
Hancher Auditorium / Hadley Stage / Onstage Seating
Gabriel Kahane and Attacca Quartet
Final Privacy Song
Thursday, November 20 / 7:30 p.m.
Hancher Auditorium / Hadley Stage / Onstage Seating
Gabriel Kahane
Magnificent Bird & Book of Travelers
An evening of stories, music, and food
Sunday, February 22 / 4:00 p.m.
Hancher Auditorium / Hadley Stage / Onstage Seating
Isidore String Quartet
Thursday, February 26 / 7:30 p.m.
Hancher Auditorium / Hadley Stage / Onstage Seating