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at's Green," "Dentist!" and "Suddenly, Seymour." Thursday, May 15; 8 pm Friday, May 23; 8 pm Sunday, May 25; 2 pm $75–$80; other performances may be available upon request THE 5TH AVENUE A Room With A View Through May 11 is 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 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. is beguiling romantic comedy about breaking with convention and living life to the fullest features a wonderfully rich contemporary score that reflects the lushness of the period and brings new life to this timeless tale. Sunday, May 11; 1:30 pm $85– $95; other performances may be available upon request Lily Tomlin Live! June 6–7 For years, comedy phenomenon Lily Tomlin has been making people laugh with her humorous and insightful characters, including the precocious Edith Ann and snarky telephone operator Ernestine. Now experience her up close, personal, and live. Enjoy nostalgic flashbacks of her best-loved characters, which have been updated to reflect current events. Lily will also introduce new characters and thread everything together with her sharply witty material and mindbending perspectives on life. Her ability to morph into countless characters is sheer magic. is 90-minute one-woman show Ballroom with a Twist August 15–17 See stars from your favorite reality music shows perform together in one big extravaganza. Ballroom With A Twist is the new and hip theatrical production that features pros and finalists from Dancing with the Stars, So You ink You Can Dance, and American Idol for a captivating dance spectacular. Hot-shot international dance pros Val Chmerkovskiy and Sharna Burgess from the current season of Dancing with the Stars, finalists from So You ink You Can Dance, and an ensemble of dancers from Dancing with the Stars will join in an explosion of sizzling and sensual dance numbers showcasing not just ballroom dance, but also the hot moves of samba, waltz, foxtrot, quickstep, jive and more. If the jaw- dropping dancers aren't enough to keep you ogling at smooth moves and high kicks, American Idol finalists will also be joining the bill with their powerhouse hit songs. If you are a fan of any of these hit television shows, this energetic mash-up is an evening of grace, athleticism, passion, and a beautiful mix of professional dancing. Friday, August 15; 8 pm Saturday, August 16; 2 pm & 8 pm Sunday, August 17; 1:30 pm $72–$81 all performances; noncancelable/nonrefundable MAY 2014 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 41 CLUB PROGRAMS 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net