Hancher Auditorium Iowa City

Hancher Auditorium

141 Park Rd
Iowa City
Iowa
Category: Cafes, Music Venues, and Theaters
Tags: auditorium, balcony, cafe, concessions, lobby, orchestra, performing arts center, performance hall, performance space, plaza, rehearsal space, theater, and university

Description

Opened in 1972, Hancher is a multi-disciplinary performing arts center and cultural hub on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City, IA.

The Hancher Auditorium is an 1,800-seat performance hall with multiple balconies and the large Hadley Stage. The auditorium hosts Broadway musicals, contemporary dance, and classical music.

Strauss Hall is a smaller rehearsal space and home to Club Hancher; intimate performances featuring exceptional artists in a variety of styles.

Outdoor concerts may be held on The Hancher Green, the lawn south of Hancher Auditorium.

Additional event spaces at Hancher include Smith Lobby, Stone Lobby, and Stanley Café.

Spotlight

Capacity: 1K+
Amenities:
  • stage
  • sound
  • lights
  • green room
Live Performance:
  • music
  • spoken word
  • dance
  • theater
Music Genres:
  • jazz
  • R&B
  • classical
Talent Pool:
  • national
  • international
  • touring

Event Booking

Event Contact: Danielle Wilbanks (Director of Operations)
Event Email: [email protected]
Event Phone: 319-335-1148

Details

Max Capacity: 1,800

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