University of Miami School of Music

Contact: Annette Herrera

305.284.1607

August 5, 2005

FESTIVAL MIAMI CELEBRATES SONGS OF THE STAGE IN THREE SHOW-STOPPER CONCERTS

Coral Gables, FL – If you think there’s no business like show business, then Festival Miami has three different ways to get the show on the road.

On Sunday, September 25 at 6 p.m. enjoy A TRIBUTE TO JULE STYNE

“Happy Birthday, Jule – Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Jule Styne.” The popular singer-actor Kimberly Daniel de Acha pays tribute to one of America’s most colorful and gifted songwriters, Broadway and pop legend Jule Styne. Join Ms. Daniel de Acha as she shares stories and great tunes from Gypsy, Funny Girl, Bells are Ringing, Do Re Me, Peter Pan and hit songs – “Three Coins in the Fountain,” and more – with pianists Kathy Kozak, Jack Mezzano, and a few surprise guests. Tickets are $15 Adult/$10 Senior/$8 Student.

On Sunday, October 9 at 4 p.m. come meet THE GRAND DAMES OF BROADWAY. Broadway and cabaret greats Karen Morrow and Susan Egan perform the songs written for leading ladies of the stage from such shows as Gypsy, Annie Get Your Gun, South Pacific, Annie, Beauty and the Beast, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and more. Their finale will be a musical salute to Miami’s own Broadway legend Jerry Herman. Musical director and pianist Christopher McGovern will assist. Presented in collaboration with the American Society of Composers Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP). Tickets are $25 Adult/$20 Senior/$10 Student. All seats reserved.

Then on Saturday October 22 at 8 p.m. MARVIN HAMLISCH! The incredible talents of Marvin Hamlisch are evident throughout his unparalleled career of achievements, which include three Oscars, four Grammys, four Emmys, one Tony, and three Golden Globe awards. His groundbreaking Broadway hit, A Chorus Line, received the Pulitzer Prize. He is the composer of more than 40 motion picture scores, including The Way We Were and his adaptation of Scott Joplin’s music for The Sting. He will be joined by singer Mark McVey for what promises to be an unforgettable evening. Special seating prices for this concert only are: Section A $50 sSection B $40 sSection C $30 s Section D $20. All seats are reserved.

A special bonus! As part of the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation Distinguished Visitors Series, Marvin Hamlisch will also lead a master class on Saturday, October 22^nd at 1:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

All Festival Miami performances are held at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall located at the Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music, 1314 Miller Drive, on the University of Miami’s Coral Gables Campus (unless otherwise noted in the attached schedule). The Festival Miami Advance Ticket Sales Office phone number is (305) 284-4940. For additional information on Festival Miami 2005 and a downloadable ticket order form visit www.music.miami.edu or email festivalmiami.music@miami.edu.

The University of Miami’s mission is to educate and nurture students, to create knowledge, and to provide service to our community and beyond. Committed to excellence and proud of the diversity of our University family, we strive to develop future leaders of our nation and the world.

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