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Beetlejuice. The Musical. The Musical. The Musical.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 1:00pm
Hancher Auditorium
It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book, an astonishing set, and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, Beetlejuice is “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love, and making the most of every Day-O!
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Piano Sundays at Old Capitol: Alan Huckleberry and Studio

Sunday, May 3, 2026 1:30pm
Old Capitol Museum

Piano Sundays at Old Capitol

This event will feature Alan Huckleberry and Studio.

This concert is free and open to the public.

Recital: Theresa Rukavina, violin

Sunday, May 3, 2026 3:30pm
Voxman Music Building

DMA II Recital: Theresa Rukavina, violin

Theresa Rukavina, violin
Nuo Chen, piano

Event can be livestreamed here: https://music.uiowa.edu/events/school-music-livestream

This event is free and open to the public.

Senior Recital: Oliver Bostian, violin

Sunday, May 3, 2026 5:30pm
Voxman Music Building

Senior Recital: Oliver Bostian, violin

Oliver Bostian, Violin
Renee Santos, Violin
Mariya Akhadjanova, piano

This event is free and open to the public.

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Jazz Repertory Ensemble

Sunday, May 3, 2026 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building

Jazz Repertory Ensemble

This concert will be livestreamed here: https://music.uiowa.edu/about/live-stream-concert-schedule.

This concert is free and open to the public.

Honors Recital: Nate Hammond, Saxophone

Sunday, May 3, 2026 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building

Honors Recital: Nate Hammond, Saxophone

Nate Hammond - Saxophone
Casey Dierlam Tse - Piano

This concert is free and open to the public.

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Iowa New Play Festival

Monday, May 4 to Friday, May 8, 2026 (all day)
Theatre Building
We are thrilled to present our annual Iowa New Play Festival in the Theatre Building featuring full productions written by MFA playwrights. Plus, there are readings daily from new, full plays written by MFA and undergraduate playwrights.
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Iowa New Play Festival Welcome Reception + Guest Panel

Monday, May 4, 2026 10:00am to 12:00pm
Theatre Building

Join us for the kick-off of Iowa New Play Festival 2026!

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Tony and Leo

Monday, May 4, 2026 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Theatre Building
By M D Frank
Directed by Søren Olsen
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Reading Series
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The Milk Miracle

Monday, May 4, 2026 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Theatre Building
By Poonam Dhir
Directed by Ann Kreitman
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Production Series
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Creative Leadership: Intuition, Innovation, and the Art of Building What Doesn’t Yet Exist

Monday, May 4, 2026 7:00pm
Pappajohn Business Building

In this interdisciplinary conversation, Grammy-nominated vibraphonist and entrepreneur Stefon Harris explores how artists approach innovation, risk, and leadership.

Drawing from his experiences as a performer, educator, and founder of Harmony Cloud, Harris shares how intuition, empathy, and experimentation drive breakthrough ideas. The session examines how principles from improvisational music—listening deeply, responding in real time, and embracing uncertainty—offer powerful lessons for...

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Symphony Band

Monday, May 4, 2026 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building

Symphony Band

This concert will be livestreamed here: https://music.uiowa.edu/events/school-music-livestream.

This concert is free and open to the public.

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The Milk Miracle

Monday, May 4, 2026 9:00pm to 11:00pm
Theatre Building
By Poonam Dhir
Directed by Ann Kreitman
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Production Series
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Iowa New Play Festival

Tuesday, May 5 to Friday, May 8, 2026 (all day)
Theatre Building
We are thrilled to present our annual Iowa New Play Festival in the Theatre Building featuring full productions written by MFA playwrights. Plus, there are readings daily from new, full plays written by MFA and undergraduate playwrights.
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Rituals of Theophany

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Theatre Building
By Darrin Terpstra
Directed by Vivian Bonde
Part of Iowa New Play Festival – Reading Series