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CLUB PROGRAMS 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net N E W Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre April 11 Experience the power of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and see for yourself why this extraordinary company is hailed as America's cultural ambassador to the world. From the pulse-racing thrill of contemporary favorites to the spiritlifting joy of beloved classics, these extraordinary dancers bring AfricanAmerican cultural expression and the American modern dance tradition to life. Closing the program will be Alvin Ailey's masterpiece, Revelations, which The New York Times named "one of the great works of the human spirit." 8 pm; $71 NEW The Lion King at the Paramount March 23–April 5 Experience the phenomenon of Disney's The Lion King. Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by award-winning director Julie Taymor. You'll be thrilled by the pulsating rhythms of the African Pride Lands and an unforgettable score, including Elton John and Tim Rice's Oscar–winning songs "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" and "Circle of Life." Let your imagination run wild at this Tony Award–winning Broadway sensation. Sunday, March 23; 1 pm; $92–$103 Friday, March 28; 8 pm; $84–$93 Saturday, March 29; 2 pm; $92–$103 THE 5TH AVENUE NEW A Room With A View April 15–May 11 This enchanting new musical, based on the E.M. Forster novel, is set in the same era as Downton Abbey, in a world of privilege and tradition on the precipice of change. Amid the golden sunlight and violet-covered hills of Tuscany, sheltered English girl Lucy Honeychurch meets freethinker George Emerson. For the first time, she glimpses at a world of longing and passion she's never imagined. Back in her corseted Edwardian life, Lucy must decide whether to yield to convention or give up everything she has ever known. This beguiling romantic comedy about breaking with convention and living life to the fullest features Once May 29–June 3 Wednesday, April 2; 7:30 pm; $79 Saturday, April 5; 2 pm; $103 a wonderfully rich contemporary score that reflects the lushness of the period and brings new life to this timeless tale. Thursday, April 17; 8 pm Thursday, April 24; 8 pm Friday, April 25; 8 pm Sunday, May 11; 1:30 pm $85–$95; other performances may be available upon request THE PARAMOUNT Evita December 31–January 4 Contact Club Programs for availability. 42 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | JANUARY 2014 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 Winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Once is a truly original Broadway experience. It features an impressive ensemble of actors and musicians who play their own instruments on stage. Once tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who's about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs. As the chemistry between them grows, the musician's songs soar to powerful new heights. The two's unlikely connection turns out to be deeper and more complex than your everyday romance. Emotionally captivating and theatrically breathtaking, Once draws you in from the very first note and never lets you go. It's an unforgettable story about going for your dreams, not living in fear, and the power of music that connects us all. Thursday, May 29; 7:30pm; $67 Saturday, May 31; 2pm; $80 Tuesday, June 3; 7:30pm; $67 The Book of Mormon July 25–31 It's back. This show sells out nationwide, so grab tickets while you can. Rolling Stone named it "the new gold standard for rowdy fun on Broadway." This religious satire is the first musical comedy composed by South Park creators Trey Parker