Urinetown cast members, from left, Brian DiRito, Sarah Schenkkan, and Liam Fitzgerald.

Urinetown, one of the most uproariously funny Broadway musicals in recent years, kicks off the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre’s 2010-11 season. The musical, which runs September 29 through October 9, is a satirical tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution in a time when water is literally worth its weight in gold. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent corporation that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs. From the midst of these downtrodden people a hero emerges to lead a revolution to freedom. An irreverently hilarious spoof, Urinetown has been praised for reinventing the very notion of what a Broadway musical could be.

Season subscriptions for all five Ring Theatre shows are on sale now. Call the theatre at 305-284-3355 for more information or log on to the theatre’s website. The Jerry Herman Ring Theatre is located at 1312 Miller Drive on the University of Miami’s Coral Gables campus.