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54 WAC Magazine | wac.net club programs June 13 & 15 Wicked Paramount Theatre Wicked, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz from a different point of view. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another girl, born with emerald- green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships … until the world decides to call one "good" and the other "wicked." With a thrilling score that includes the hits "Defying Gravity," "Popular," and "For Good," Wicked has been hailed by The New York Times as "the defining musical" of the early 2000s. X Thursday, June 13; 1 pm; $178 Thursday, June 13; 7:30 pm; $104–$178 Saturday, June 15; 2 pm; $125–$189 August 8 & 10 Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory N Paramount Theatre This classic musical featuring original songs, including "The Candy Man" and "I've Got a Golden Ticket," is a delectable treat. Willy Wonka is opening his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory to a lucky few. That includes Charlie Bucket, whose bland life is about to sweeten with color and confection beyond his wildest dreams. He and four other golden ticket winners embark on a joyride through a world of pure imagination. Now is your chance to experience the wonders of Oompa Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator, and more at this everlasting showstopper! X Thursday, August 8; 7:30 pm; $77 Saturday, August 10; 2 pm; $99 tickets Snapshots New Year's Eve Party Monday, December 31 This year's colorful celebration was over the top with fun and surprises, including rotating centerpieces; liquid-activated colored champagne glasses; a roving magician; Broadway show tunes; dance hits of the decades; and outrageous party favors, from LED shoes to light-up Viking helmets. It all built up to a shower of confetti as we welcomed in 2019 the WAC way. J O H N B A N G ( 5 )