Iowa New Play FestivalWe are thrilled to present our annual Iowa New Play Festival in the Theatre Building featuring full productions written by MFA playwrights Sixtus Chetachi Igbokwe, Eli Campbell, Xiaoyan Kang, and a collection of work by the Undergraduate Playwrights Workshop! Plus, there are readings daily from new, full plays written by MFA playwrights.Tickets go on sale starting Monday, May 5 at noon, at the Theatre Building box office window. In-person, cash sales only.Productions:UI...

In 1897, French Symbolist poet Stéphane Mallarmé revolutionized the world of graphic design with a single poem that forever changed the way we look at words. His work illustrated how text conveys meaning not only through words, but also as visual symbols that contain a deeper meaning. For over 125 years, artists and writers have continued to explore the mystery of Mallarmé’s poem “Un coup de dés jamais n’abolira le hasard” [A throw of the dice will never abolish chance]. This exhibition...

The Milk MiracleBy Poonam DhirPart of Iowa New Play Festival – Reading SeriesThe Milk Miracle centers on a playwright navigating questions of identity, place, and belonging—both personal and cultural—while writing a story about a family struggling with grief, community expectations, and the weight of tradition. The play explores the layered tensions between the act of writing and the forces that shape a story’s creation.Please be advised this production includes discussions of death, brief...

Join us on Friday, May 9 in 1117 UCC at 5 p.m. to celebrate the Russian culture festival Kapustnik!

The Words of AntsBy Xiaoyan KangDirected by Meredith G. HealyPart of Iowa New Play Festival – Production SeriesThe visit of an uninvited woman changes Yan's life forever. As the last natural inheritor, Yan embarks upon a journey to preserve an almost extinct language, but at what cost?Please be advised this production includes discussions about death of loved ones, mention of child abuse, mentions of suicide, and depictions of smoking.TicketsUI Students (with ID) – Free, limit 1 ticket per...

TICKETSSeries subscriptions available for purchase nowIndividual tickets available to general public beginning at 10 a.m. on July 29Adults $115 / $89Students & Youth $115 / $89 / $45Ticket prices are subject to changePart of Hancher's Broadway SeriesSince Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy Award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing choreography and...

Si No Sanas Hoy, Sanarás Mañana, a group exhibition whose title translates to “If you don’t heal today, you’ll heal tomorrow.” This exhibition brings together Iowa-based creatives of Latin American descent in a dialogue centered around healing—whether physical, emotional, or symbolic. Participating artists include members of the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and visual activists from Des Moines.

Chamber Music Residency Program Recital II The students of the Chamber Music Residency Programs will give their final recitals. This concert is free and open to the public.

Clarinet Studio RecitalThis concert is free and open to the public.View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/node/945588

Voxman Chorale and Kantorei ConcertAndrew Robinson (VC) and Jesse Reed (CS), graduate conductorsThis concert will be livestreamed here: https://music.uiowa.edu/events/school-music-livestream.View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/node/945587This concert is free and open to the public.

Chamber Music Residency Program Recital IIMellowfobia TrioWhat the Fog DuoStarburst QuartetHarmonic DuoSeamark QuartetIncognito TrioFeaturing works by Bloch, Shostakovich, Shaw and others.This concert is free and open to the public.View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/node/945586

BFA ConcertAll performances are free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served.

The Words of AntsBy Xiaoyan KangDirected by Meredith G. HealyPart of Iowa New Play Festival – Production SeriesThe visit of an uninvited woman changes Yan's life forever. As the last natural inheritor, Yan embarks upon a journey to preserve an almost extinct language, but at what cost?Please be advised this production includes discussions about death of loved ones, mention of child abuse, mentions of suicide, and depictions of smoking.TicketsUI Students (with ID) – Free, limit 1 ticket per...

Part of Iowa New Play FestivalThursday, May 8, 2025 - approximately 10:15 p.m., immediately after salt tongue 9 p.m. performanceFriday, May 9, 2025 - approximately 10:15 p.m., immediately after The Words of Ants 9 p.m. performanceUI Theatre Building Lawn - in front of the main entrance on the river sideThe world has seen the dazzling delights of digital artwork projection mapped onto some of the most iconic buildings: the Empire State Building, the Sidney Opera House... even our own Old Capitol...

In 1897, French Symbolist poet Stéphane Mallarmé revolutionized the world of graphic design with a single poem that forever changed the way we look at words. His work illustrated how text conveys meaning not only through words, but also as visual symbols that contain a deeper meaning. For over 125 years, artists and writers have continued to explore the mystery of Mallarmé’s poem “Un coup de dés jamais n’abolira le hasard” [A throw of the dice will never abolish chance]. This exhibition...