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Iowa: Your Destination for the Performing Arts
The University of Iowa has long been a place where creativity and the arts are celebrated. We are proud to be part of Performing Arts at Iowa—and proud of a new video that highlights just how amazing this campus and community are. With music composed by UI School of Music student Sean Harken, the video is a celebration—and an example—of all that can be created here.
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university to award MFA degree in the U.S.
450 +
performances per year
7:1
student-to-faculty ratio
There is so much for you to discover
News
Hancher’s 2026 Broadway series lineup is here
Thursday, May 1, 2025
The 2026 season features productions of “Kinky Boots,” “Clue,” “The Music Man,” “Beetlejuice,” and “RENT in Concert.”
New Work City celebrates the creativity of University of Iowa grad students
Monday, April 14, 2025
This spring, Performing Arts at Iowa is celebrating the UI's tradition of creativity by turning a spotlight on the creative work of graduate students in music, dance, and theatre arts.
CLAS staff member celebrates 44 years in Performing Arts at Iowa
Monday, April 14, 2025
Margaret Wenk-Kuchlbauer, dance/opera scenery and costume designer for the Performing Arts Production Unit, shared highlights of her creative career, which has included work in collaboration with Dance, Opera and Theatre for over four decades.
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