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CLUB Programs 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net mannheim steamroller christmas sunday, november 24 Mannheim Steamroller continues to be one of America's favorite Christmas music artists. In 1984, the group released "Mannheim Steamroller Christmas," an album that became immensely popular. The group is known for its signature mixes of Renaissance instruments with rock-androll beats. The group's annual Christmas tour has become a tradition right along with decorating the tree, exchanging presents, and spending time with friends and family. Founder Chip Davis brought together the group more than 30 years ago, and its members continue to share their modern contemporary interpretations of yuletide favorites. 7:30 pm; $84 NEW Jackie evancho thursday, December 12 Jackie Evancho's first performance on NBC's variety show America's Got Talent left audiences and judges astonished that such a perfect and beautiful soprano voice could come from a 10-year-old girl. The young soprano from Pittsburgh won runner-up and launched her career, signing with Columbia Records shortly thereafter. In a little more than two years, Evancho's unique and gorgeous voice has won her millions of fans, and her recordings have dominated the music and DVD charts. Now at age 13, Evancho has garnered the support of legendary music producers like David Foster and filmmakers such as Robert Redford. Her U.S. shows are constantly sold out and have been taped for broadcast on PBS. In 2011, Jackie released her debut album, Dream With Me, a mix of operatic arias, show tunes, and pop standards. Jackie will perform alongside a 28-piece orchestra for an evening filled with pure imagination that's sure to leave audience members' jaws on the floor. men flip in midair, toy soldiers march on thin wires, snowmen balance, icemen sculpt, penguins spin, puppets dance, and reindeer soar overhead. An original music score and seasonal favorites accompany this holiday spectacular. Forget the holiday stresses and rediscover the magic of the season. Perfect for the entire family and children of all ages. friday, December 20; 7:30 pm; $65 Sunday, December 22; 2 pm; $65 songs, including "Don't Cry for Me Argentina," "Another Suitcase in Another Hall," and "High Flying, Adored." Don't miss this stunning new production of Evita. Tuesday, December 31; 7:30 pm; $63–$67 Thursday, January 2, 2014; 7:30 pm; $67 friday, January 3, 2014, 8 pm; $75–$79 Saturday, January 4, 2014; 2 pm; $75 NEW Jerry Springer: The Opera January 16, 2014 Evita December 31–January 4, 2014 Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony Award–winning musical returns at last. Eva Perón used her beauty and charisma to rise meteorically from the slums of Argentina to the presidential mansion as the country's first lady in 1946. Adored by her people as a champion for the poor, she became one of the most powerful women in the world and was credited with influencing Argentina's government affairs. Evita tells Eva's passionate and unforgettable true story and features some of theatre's most beautiful Come and see America's favorite talk show host suffer the worst day of his career in this award-winning smash-hit British musical. When notorious talk show host Jerry Springer is accidentally shot on the set of his infamous, eponymous TV show, he descends into hell, where Satan forces him to do a special show featuring suspiciously familiar guests. That is until God intervenes and demands that Jerry come to heaven and help God judge humanity. Jerry Springer: The Opera channels all the mayhem and excitement of the lurid TV talk show that held worldwide television 7:30 pm; $135 Cirque Dreams Holidaze December 20–22 Renowned director Neil Goldberg reimagines the holiday season with sparkle and suspense. An international cast of multitalented and brilliantly costumed artists come to life and perform astonishing feats—gingerbread OCTOBER 2013 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 37