The theatre is notable for having given birth to the acting careers of Steven Bauer, Ray Liotta, Sylvester Stallone, and other University of Miami alumni.
The current building was designed by Robert M. Little and Marion M. Manley and constructed started in 1951 with completion in 1953.
[1] Its unusual circular design and first-of-its-kind, flexible seating arrangement drew national attention in the world of theater.
After a complete renovation of the theatre house, the Ring has now returned to total flexibility and offer three different kinds of staging as well as three seating arrangements.
The theatre is named for University of Miami alumnus and Broadway composer Jerry Herman.