FIU Music Festival

About the Event

Experience the FIU Music Festival from October 25 to November 9, with jazz, orchestral, Latin, organ, chamber music, and musical theatre! Enjoy seven dynamic concerts featuring world-renowned artists and rising stars. Don’t miss the magic of live music!

Our festival has a rich legacy of musical curiosity, presenting new and rarely heard works that we hope you’ll enjoy. We continually strive to offer programming that deepens our engagement with the South Florida community, reaffirms our commitment to push for diversity, and nurtures the next generation of musicians through meaningful collaborations and partnerships.

For our students, this festival offers a combination of unique, hands-on learning experiences. They are able to learn from, and play with, the best in the business. Students also prepare, produce, and manage the festival while developing their entrepreneurial acumen and fluency in music management under the guidance of faculty and professionals.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, November 8, 2024 8pm

FIU Music Festival 2024: Kings, Queens, & Thieves

Headliners

Broadway's Meghan Murphy and Jelani Remy

FIU Musical Theatre Ensemble

Rick Leonard, Music Director

Step into a world of grandeur, intrigue, and daring escapades with “Kings, Queens, and Thieves,” a spectacular musical theater review that weaves together the tales of royalty and rogues. This enchanting evening will star Broadway's Jelani Remy, Meghan Murphy, also known as “Big Red,” and the Herbert and Nicole Wertheim School of Music’s very own musical theater majors. Together they will take you on a journey through the ages, celebrating the timeless allure of majestic rulers and cunning outlaws.

Prepare to be mesmerized by a dazzling array of musical numbers from classic and contemporary musicals, Experience the regal splendor and dramatic intensity as we explore the lives of legendary monarchs, from the ambitious aspirations of young kings to the wisdom and strength of venerable queens. Feel the thrill of high-stakes heists and daring escapades as our charismatic thieves charm and outwit their way through an unforgettable night of song and story.

Featuring beloved songs from iconic musicals such as “Pippin,” “Lion King,” “SIX”, “Camelot”, “Hamilton,” and “Aladdin”, “The Prince of Egypt”, “A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder” and “Beauty and The Beast,” among others. This concert promises to deliver powerful performances, stunning costumes, and captivating storytelling. Join us for an evening where the lines between nobility and knavery blur, and the music reigns supreme.

“Kings, Queens, and Thieves” is a must-see event that will leave you spellbound, celebrating the timeless themes of power, passion, and adventure. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this royal affair—secure your tickets now!

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