'Bard' and 'Brain' at Jerry Herman Ring Theatre

WAKE UP TO "A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM" AT THE Jerry Herman RING THEATRE

Get a special price on "A New Brain"

The University of Miami's Department of Theater Arts presents two irresistibly diverse shows this fall: William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream and William Finn's A New Brain (one of this author's very favorite musicals.)  And, when you purchase tickets to either one of these upcoming shows, you can also buy tickets to the other for half price – it's a no-brainer.

November 8 – 12, 2006 : There is much mischief to be had in Shakespeare's most popular comedy when lovers defy authority and flee the court, only to find themselves caught in a zany web of illusion, romance, and magic in the Athenian woods. Featuring fairies, love potions, mixed-up lovers, magic spells, and a pompous rustic sporting a donkey's head, A Midsummer Night's Dream promises to bring laughter and a healthy dose of enchantment to South Florida this autumn.

November 29 – December 3, 2006 : It was only three days after winning the Tony Award for his Broadway musical Falsettos that composer William Finn was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. Faced with this terminal diagnosis, Finn teamed up with playwright James Lapine to create A New Brain, an autobiographical musical about a composer who worries that he'll die without leaving anything of value behind. The result is a lovely comedy that manages to be one of the most life-affirming, heartfelt musicals written in decades. (For mature audiences)  Mr. Finn is currently represented on Broadway by his smash musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

A Midsummer's Night Dream show times are November 8 – 10 at 8:00 p.m.; November 11 at 2:00 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and November 12 at 2:00 p.m.

A New Brain show times are November 29 – December 1 at 8:00 p.m.; December 2 at 2:00 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and December 3 at 2:00 p.m.

Ticket prices for both shows are weeknights & matinees: Regular admission: $16; Seniors, UM faculty/staff/alumni: $14; Students: $6. Friday & Saturday nights: Regular admission: $18; Seniors, UM faculty/staff/alumni: $16; Students: $8.

Tickets for both shows go on sale on Monday, October 30 at noon. Group rates for 10 or more available. Box office hours 12-5 p.m., Monday-Friday and two hours before each performance. To purchase tickets by phone, call 305-284-3355. For more information, log on to www.miami.edu/ring.

The Jerry Herman Ring Theatre is located at 1312 Miller Drive on the University of Miami 's Coral Gables campus. The theatre is wheelchair accessible, has handicapped parking, and offers free infrared hearing devices. Parking is free and plentiful adjacent to the theatre.

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