It takes considerable confidence to be a comedian. It takes guts to stand up in front of an audience to deliver personal material, and it helps if a humorist can be a fearless competitor, which describes Kelsey Cook.
Articles Tagged: Hancher
Arts & Entertainment Sep. 11, 2025 7:55 am39d ago
The indie rocker will play new material with The Attachment Theory and participate in a free, public interview with Nightbitch author Rachel Yoder.
Rob Cline, Hancher
Things To Do Aug. 11, 2025 2:32 pm70d ago
The multidisciplinary arts festival includes performances by indie songwriter Sharon Van Etten, actress Lili Taylor, UI faculty and students, and more.
Rob Cline, Hancher Auditorium
Music Jul. 15, 2025 7:36 am97d ago
Hancher Auditorium’s 53rd season features over 70 performances ranging from the grand to the personal, from the familiar to the new. The schedule includes a Broadway series, traditional performing arts events, cutting-edge multidisciplinary arts, contemporary touring music and comedy, and special events like the Infinite Dream festival.
Theater May. 27, 2025 2:37 pm146d ago
The musical’s soundtrack includes beloved hits like “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” “Private Dancer” and “Better Be Good to Me.”
Theater May. 21, 2025 2:00 pm152d ago
Subscriptions go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Monday, June 9 for "Kinky Boots," "Clue Live On Stage!," "The Music Man" and "Beetlejuice." The season also includes a one-nighter with "Rent," which is slated for March 1, 2026.
Theater May. 6, 2025 5:00 am167d ago
This fusion of Irish and international dance is accompanied by Grammy Award-winning music.
Music Jan. 2, 2025 9:39 am291d ago
Hoopla’s Diana Nollen chooses the concerts, plays, dance and art hitting 1 or more out of the ballpark
Music Dec. 30, 2024 7:23 am294d ago
Arts and Entertainment writer joined the Gazette staff in 1982 and recalls her favorite memories and interviews.
Theater Nov. 29, 2024 7:42 am325d ago
National tour of Tony-winning musical coming to Iowa City from Dec. 6 to 8, 2024
Music Nov. 21, 2024 10:00 am333d ago
Influential roots musicians led the way for string band revival
Music Nov. 14, 2024 8:37 am340d ago
New York-based ensemble pushing boundaries of classical styles with modern influences
Things To Do Oct. 24, 2024 8:12 am361d ago
Co-founder Dwight Rhoden explains company’s 30-year mission to fold modern styles into classical dance
Music Sep. 19, 2024 10:12 am396d ago
Spotlight on music, dance, discussions, readings, comedy exploring the American story
Music Sep. 19, 2024 10:10 am396d ago
Caleb Teicher and Contrad Tao collaborate for Hancher’s Infinite Dream festival Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City.