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September 26: California; $76 October 17: Oregon; $93 October 31: Arizona; $76 November 7: Utah; $76 November 27: Washington State; $93 N E W Pacific Northwest Ballet's Nutcracker Saturday, November 28 While the anticipation builds for the new Nutcracker, there is a lot of activity behind the scenes. Pacific Northwest Ballet has collaborated with children's book author Ian Falconer, best known for his Olivia stories, to design dazzling new sets and costumes, giving this Nutcracker new life. With George Balanchine's beloved choreography from the 1954 Nutcracker and Tchaikovsky's score, your newest, oldest holiday tradition awaits. Be among the first to see this magical performance on opening weekend. 2 pm; $78 and $112 noncancelable/nonredunfable N E W Seattle Men's Chorus Home for the Holidays Sunday, November 29 Ring in the holiday season with glorious harmony and a little magic from the Seattle Men's Chorus Home for the Holidays concert. Among beloved holiday classics, there will be some new favorites and the usual mischief from the Men's Chorus. Retiring conductor Dennis Coleman bids farewell in this final yuletide concert. Bring family and friends to enjoy this annual Seattle tradition. 2 pm; $80; noncancelable /nonrefundable N E W Mark O'Connor's An Appalachian Christmas at the Moore Theatre Saturday, December 19 In this eagerly anticipated live show, Grammy Award–winning fiddler Mark O'Connor shares songs from, and inspired by, the hills and hollows of Appalachia. Growing up in a musical household, O'Connor found Christmastime a wondrous mix of carols and traditional American music. He brings that same spirit to his critically acclaimed album, An Appalachian Christmas. O'Connor's creative journey began at the feet of a pair of musical giants. His mentors included Texas old-time fiddler Benny Thomasson and French jazz violinist Stéphane Grappelli, with whom O'Connor toured as a teenager. With influence from a multitude of musical styles and genres, O'Connor has formed a new vision of American string playing. 8 pm; $49; noncancelable/nonrefundable THE 5TH AVENUE Matilda the Musical Through–September 6 Contact Club Programs for availabilty, Rodgers & Hammerstein's The Sound of Music November 24, 2015–January 3, 2016 Long before Julie Andrews sang from the mountaintops in the legendary 1965 film, e Sound of Music captured the imagina- tion of theatergoers worldwide. The story of the young governess Maria, who brings much-needed tenderness and joy to the Von Trapp family, has everything— romance, danger, bravery, and love. Who could forget such memorable songs as "My Favorite Things," "Do Re Mi," "How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria," and "Climb Ev'ry Mountain." In celebration of the iconic film's 50th anniversary, come enjoy a stage production of the Broadway musical done with a full orchestra and stunning sets and costumes. Saturday, November 28; 2 or 8 pm; $85 Sunday, November 29; 1:30 pm; $85 Thursdays, December 10, 17; 8 pm; $95 Friday, December 11; 8 pm; $95 Other performances may be available upon request N E W How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying January 28–February 21 J. Pierpont Finch is a man on a mission— to achieve stunning success at the World Wide Wicket Company while doing as little as possible to deserve it. This musical satire of corporate ladder-climbing and SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2015 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 45 CLUB PROGRAMS 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net