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will capture your heart. A co-production with Spectrum Dance Theatre. Friday, February 6; 8 pm; $55–$62; Saturday, February 7; 2 pm or 8 pm; $55–$62 Sunday, February 15; 1:30 pm; $85–$98; Thursday, February 19; 8 pm; $95; Friday, February 20; 8 pm; $98; Thursday, February 26; 8 pm; $95 Other performances available upon request N E W Jasper in Deadland April 29–May 24 Exploring love, friendship and self-honesty, this contemporary telling of the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice can be summed up as boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy goes through hell (literally) to get her back. An electrifying new pop/rock musical in the spirit of Rent and Spring Awakening, Jasper in Deadland takes audiences on a mytholog- ical thrill-ride through a hybrid underworld. As teenage swimmer Jasper faces gods and monsters in search of his best friend (and true love) Agnes, he learns to let go of the demons of daily life and embrace the music within. With a pulsating contemporary score and vibrant roots in ancient Greek, Egyptian, Roman and Norse legends and fables, this spine-tingling, heart-stirring show explores what it means to be truly alive. Thursday, May 7; 8 pm; $80–$95 Friday, May 15; 8 pm; $85–$95 Thursday, May 21; 8 pm; $95 Other performances available upon request The Illusionists—Witness the Impossible June 18–21 Direct from Broadway, the world's best- selling magic show is coming to The 5th Avenue Theatre! As seen on America's Got Talent, this mind-blowing spectacular showcases the jaw-dropping talents of seven of the most incredible magicians on earth. e Illusionists has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of outrageous and astonishing acts. These world-class performers take their cue from the showmanship of the great illusionists of the past and pair it with a new and updated contemporary aesthetic. The set and costume design lend a theatricality and artistry that has rarely been seen before. The show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic, stunning acts of grand illusion, levitation, mind-reading, and disappearance. This would be a great Father's Day weekend treat for the family. Thursday, June 18; 8 pm; $85–$94 Friday, June 19; 8 pm; $95–$115 Saturday, June 20; 8 pm; $95–$115 Sunday, June 21; 1:30 pm; $95–$115 THE PARAMOUNT Mamma Mia! March 26 & 28 More than 50 million people around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson's sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone's having the time of their lives! Thursday, March 26; 7:30 pm; $65 Saturday, March 28; 2 pm; $72 The Phantom of the Opera May 7–9 Following an acclaimed sold-out tour of the United Kingdom, Cameron Mackintosh's spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's phenomenal musical success, e Phantom of the Opera, will come to Seattle as part of a brand new North American tour. Critics are raving Cirque du Soleil Kurios—Cabinet of Curiosities at Marymoor Park Sunday, February 15 What if you could alter reality at will? Delve into a world of curiosity, where seeing is disbelieving. Cirque du Soleil's Kurios—Cabinet of Curiosities immerses you in a myste- rious and fascinating realm that disorients your senses and challenges your perceptions. Step into the curio cabinet of an ambitious inventor who constructs a contraption that allows him to defy the laws of time, space and dimension. Suddenly, the visible becomes invisible, perspectives are transformed, and the world is turned upside down. Hailed by critics as Cirque du Soleil's "strongest act in years," this new show is an inge- nious blend of unusual curiosity acts and stunning acrobatic prowess. Performed in the round inside a huge blue and yellow tent at Marymoor Park in Redmond. Concessions available on-site; pay parking lots near the big top. 1:30 pm; $74 adults, $62 children 2–12 C O U R T E S Y O F C I R Q U E D U S O L E I L 46 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | FEBRUARY / MARCH 2015 CLUB PROGRAMS 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net CLUB PROGRAMS 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net