‘Hamilton’ alum and multi-hyphenate performer Leslie Odom Jr. returned to Iowa City on Sept. 24 for an invigorating, varied concert at Hancher Auditorium.


Grammy-winning group bringing message of hope to Hancher audience

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein talked about the parallels between the political atmosphere in the 1970s and current day in a lecture at Hancher Auditorium on Wednesday.

The three-time Olympic gold medalist discussed training in West Des Moines, the Olympic Games, and her current life on a farm.

Hancher Auditorium is celebrating its 50th year with many changes on the horizon. A new leader is at the helm and there's a business model to sustain Hancher's future as the University of Iowa continues to phase out $1.5 million in annual support.

Archive images from the original Hancher Auditorium on the University of Iowa campus

Hancher Auditorium has been a staple for the University of Iowa and Iowa City community since its opening in 1972. Since the doors first opened, the auditorium has hosted countless memorable acts.

Woodward and Bernstein, Leslie Odom Jr., Patti LaBelle, Yo-Yo Ma and the American Ballet Theatre are among the heavy-hitters headed to Hancher for its 50th anniversary season.

Perry will be shepherding Hancher through a new business model as the university continues to phase out $1.5 million in annual support.

Seven years since Las Cafeteras first performed in Iowa City, vocalist Hector Flores believes the band is much more intentional in how it is trying to impact the world.