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We Will Rock You July 8–13 We Will Rock You is the smash rock musical based on the songs of Queen with a book by Ben Elton. •e story takes place in a future age on a planet once called Earth that is now controlled by a mighty corporation. Globalization is complete. Individuality is taboo. Everyone watches the same movies, wears the same clothes, and thinks the same thoughts. Music is generated by the corporation's computers, rock music is unheard of, and all musical instru- ments are banned. •e hope of breaking free rests with an unlikely resistance—an alliance of rebel Bohemians waiting for a hero to lead the battle to bring the power of rock back to the people. With 24 of Queen's biggest hits, the show has been an audience-favorite since opening in London's West End in 2002. It's making its 10th anniversary world tour and first appearance in Seattle. Tuesday, July 8; 7:30 pm Wednesday, July 9; 7:30 pm Thursday, July 10; 8 pm Friday, July 11; 8 pm Saturday, July 12; 2 & 8 pm Sunday, July 13; 1:30 pm $75– $92 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 Maksim and Val Chmerkovskiy, Karina Smirnoff, 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 the hot moves of samba, waltz, foxtrot, quickstep, jive and more. If the jaw-dropping dancers aren't enough to keep you awestruck by 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 N E W A Chorus Line September 3–28 A Chorus Line is the musical for everyone who has ever had a dream and put it all on the line. Winner of nine 1975 Tony Awards including Best Musical—plus the Pulitzer Prize for Drama—this singular sensation is one of the longest-running Broadway musi- cals, playing more than 6,100 performances. Centered on 17 dancers auditioning for spots on a musical chorus line, the show is set on the bare stage of a Broadway theater during tryouts. A Chorus Line provides a glimpse into the personalities of the per- formers and the choreographer as they describe the events that have shaped their lives and their decisions to become dancers. •is megahit is an emotional experience with raw stories and stunning dance that follows a cast of hopefuls in search of their dreams. It features some of musical the- ater's favorite tunes, including "I Can Do •at," "What I Did For Love," "At •e Ballet," and "One." JUNE / JULY 2014 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 41 CLUB PROGRAMS 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net