A little over 30 years ago, the Broadway production of Les Misérables made its debut, transforming the world of musical theatre for one day more. The massive production makes its way to Hancher for the...
In an era of remakes, the reimagining of traditional characters that transport viewers back to younger days can either be a hit or miss. Growing up brings with it a host of realizations, excitement, and...
The low hum of the orchestra began, everyone getting in tune, as the crowd slowly fell silent. The purple, velvety curtain slowly rose as the orchestra jumped to life, impeccably launching the story of...
“Gender is the poetry each of us makes with the language we have been given.”
Andrea Gibson quotes Leslie Feinberg when asked about the journey of self-identification through poetry. Gibson is a...
The five brass players entered through a side entrance, unnoticed at first by the audience. They had already begun to play; heads searched frantically, entranced by the smooth sounds coming from their...
Australian actor and director Joel Edgerton brings Garrard Conley’s acclaimed memoir, Boy Erased to the screen for his sophomore directorial debut. Though scattered with missteps and narrative carelessness,...
Six-year-old Tess Lasley, a member of the Meskwaki Nation, dances with her mother in the center of the room. Spinning and twirling, knees bouncing high, straight-spined and elegant, they look nearly weightless...
On Nov. 29, Space/Place will come to life with the University of Iowa’s Collaborative Performance, featuring the Dance and Theater Departments and the School of Music. The Collaborative Performance will...
The holidays take first place when it comes to food, travel, and most importantly, family drama. The holidays wouldn’t be the holidays if adult children didn’t bring home unwanted spouses and their...
Around the world, all people have a tongue that speaks their own language. It is also used to taste delicacies unique to their country, region, or city.
Similar to customs, religion, and clothing, food...
Breakdancing embodies something special for University of Iowa senior Wesley Estrada — freedom.
Also known as “Wild Wes,” Estrada has been heavily involved with gymnastics throughout his life. Different...
Walls with chipped paint, exposed brick, plaster ripped away. An abandoned building sitting on the street corner on the brink of collapse. To street artist Morley, these old structures are the foundation...
