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$75–$80; other performances may be available upon request Seattle Rock Orchestra: The Beatles' The White Album at the Moore Theatre Saturday, May 10 Seattle Rock Orchestra was born out of the desire to marry the unabashed performance energy of rock 'n' roll with the broader palette of musical nuances treasured in classical music. Founded by bassist Scott Teske, Seattle Rock Orchestra started modestly in 2008, performing its first show as a 13-piece string orchestra, and flourishing into a 50-plus piece orchestra with strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion, choir and a rotating cast of guest vocalists entertaining sold out crowds. After putting its own spin on Led Zeppelin, Radiohead, and Stevie Wonder, Seattle Rock Orchestra will explore The Beatles' discography, paying tribute to what was at the time the band's most eclectic and expansive offer- ing to date. Featuring the songs "Dear Prudence," "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," "Blackbird," "Helter Skelter," "Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da," "Martha My Dear," and many more. 8 pm, $21; general admission THE 5TH AVENUE 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 privi- lege 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 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 break- ing with convention and living life to the fullest features a wonderfully rich contem- porary 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 N E W Ballroom with a Twist July 25–27 See your favorite stars from your favorite shows dance together. Reality show extravaganza Ballroom With a Twist mixes hot-shot international dancing pros from Dancing with the Stars and finalists from So You ink You Can Dance. Experience the best of the ballroom with sizzling dance numbers showcasing samba, waltz, foxtrot, quickstep, jive, and more. The "twist," is the addition of American Idol finalists performing their hit songs. Dancing with the Stars Emmy-nominated choreographer Louis van Amstel brings a new level of excitement and flash to this family-friendly event. This popular reality music show mashup showcases dancers and singers in an evening of grace, athleti- cism and passion. Friday, July 25; 8 pm Saturday, July 26; 2 pm & 8 pm Sunday, July 27; 1:30 pm $72–$81 all performances THE PARAMOUNT Laughter & Reflection with Carol Burnett Friday, May 9 If there is one thing this renowned entertainer can do better than anyone else, it's talk at length, impromptu, and before a live audience. Laughter and Reflection is a conversation with Carol and "off-the-cuff" banter with the audience. It's a format that grew out of the question-and-answer sessions she shared with her studio audience on each episode of e Carol Burnett Show. As a weekly visitor in America's living rooms, Burnett always opened her show with a few minutes of hilarious banter with the audience. Don't miss this rare opportu- nity to ask questions and interact with one of America's greatest and most beloved comediennes. 7:30 pm; $119 main floor, $81 mezzanine J E R E M Y D A N I E L The Gershwins' Porgy & Bess at The 5th Avenue June 11–29 Winner of the 2012 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival, The Gershwins' Porgy & Bess is set in Charleston's fabled Catfish Row, where the beautiful Bess struggles to break free from her scandalous past and the only one who can res- cue her is the courageous Porgy. Threatened by her formidable for- mer lover Crown and the seductive enticements of the colorful trouble- maker Sporting Life, Porgy and Bess' relationship evolves into a deep romance that triumphs as one of theater's most exhilarating love stories. You'll be swept away with such legendary hits as, "It Ain't Necessarily So," "I Got Plenty of Nothing," and the incomparable "Summertime." This stunning and stirring new staging is being hailed as "a gorgeous version of the Gershwins' masterpiece." Sunday, June 15; 1:30 pm Thursday, June 19; 8 pm Friday, June 20; 8 pm Sunday, June 22; 1:30 pm Thursday, June 26; 8 pm $85– $95; other performances may be available upon request APRIL 2014 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 41 CLUB PROGRAMS 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net