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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Community members enter Hancher Auditorium at the University of Iowa on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025.

Hancher reveals 2027 Broadway series lineup

Riley Dunn, Arts Editor April 30, 2026

Hancher Auditorium announces the latest installment in its Broadway series, which first debuted in 2023. The 2027 edition will include five shows.  “A Beautiful Noise, The Neil Diamond Musical”...

Fran Lebowitz speaks to moderator Matteo Lokmic during a lecture and interview with New York author and humorist Lebowitz at The Englert Theatre on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The event was hosted by the UI Lecture Series, and moderated by Lokmic. Over one hundred community members attended to ask questions and get books signed. (Ava Neumaier / The Daily Iowan)

Fran Lebowitz makes her first stop in Iowa

Cole Ritter, Arts Reporter April 23, 2026

In the darkened auditorium of the Englert Theatre, the large doors opened, excited audience members headed to their seats, and the lights dimmed before ‘70s pop culture icon Fran Lebowitz walked...

The band Sharp Pins performs at Gabe’s in Iowa City on Saturday, April 4 2026. The performance is part of the Stop/Time Festival, a music and literary festival in its inaugural year in Iowa City. (Ava Neumaier / The Daily Iowan)

Indie band Sharp Pins plays at Gabe’s

Brody Hunt, Arts Reporter April 5, 2026

Gabe’s Iowa City was packed with music enthusiasts, and Stop/Time festival goers, on Saturday night. The room was dimly lit, where the only sound you could hear was the band on stage. The floor was...