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CLUB PROGRAMS 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net of the Round Table, and his quest for the Holy Grail. The wacky show features The Lady of the Lake and Her Laker Girls, Sir Lancelot the Brave, Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-As-Sir-Lancelot, coconuts, cows, killer rabbits, and annoying French people. Songs include "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life," "I Am Not Dead Yet," "The Song That Goes Like This," and the immortal "Fisch Schlapping Dance." One of the funniest shows you will ever see, this musical comedy raises silliness to an art form. Friday, January 31; 8 pm Thursday, February 13; 8 pm Friday, February 14; 8 pm Sunday, February 16; 1:30 pm Thursday, February 20; 8 pm Friday, February 28; 8 pm Saturday, March 1; 2 pm & 8 pm Sunday, March 2; 1:30 pm $85–$112; other performances may be available upon request THE PARAMOUNT Priscilla Queen of the Desert November 14–16 Call for last minute availability. Thursday, November 14; 7:30 pm; $63 Saturday, November 16; 2 pm; $71 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-and-roll 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 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 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 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 broad- cast 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. 7:30 pm; $135 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 influ- NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2013 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 39