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How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying at The 5th Avenue 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 office hanky-panky opened on Broadway in 1961, ran for a remarkable 1,417 performances, and earned seven Tony Awards. Audiences will love this swinging tune-filled musical set in the era of TV's Mad Men. Power, sex, ambition, greed—it's just another day at the office in this classic satire of big business. Thursdays, February 11 & 18; 8 pm Friday, February 12; 8 pm Sundays, February 14 & 21; 1:30 pm $85–$95; other performances may be available upon request N E W National Geographic Live! Rhinos, Rickshaws & Revolutions: My Search for Truth with Ami Vitale at Benaroya Hall Tuesday, March 22 National Geographic photojournalist Ami Vitale has lived in mud huts and war zones, contracted malaria, and donned a panda suit—all in keeping with her philosophy of "living the story." She has traveled to more than 90 countries, bearing witness not only to violence and conflict, but also to surreal beauty and to the enduring power of the human spirit. Recently she has focused her lens on compelling wildlife stories about returning the critically endangered northern white rhino to the wild. Travel with Ami on a fascinating personal odyssey through the images and adventures that have made her a celebrated global photojournalist. 7:30 pm; $36 THE 5TH AVENUE N E W A Night with Janis Joplin March 25–April 17 Like a comet that burns too bright to last, Janis Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and became the queen of rock 'n' roll overnight. Her unmistakable voice, filled with raw emotion and tinged with southern comfort, made Joplin a must-see headliner. Share an evening with the woman and her influences in this new Broadway musical. Thursdays, March 31 & April 14; 8 pm; $95 Friday, April 8; 8 pm; $95 Sundays, April 10 & 17; $85–$95; other performances may be available upon request Kinky Boots April 29–May 8 Kinky Boots is Broadway's huge-hearted, high-heeled Best Musical of 2013. With Tony Award−winning songs by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous celebration about the friendships we discover is inspired by true events. Charlie, a young, straitlaced, gentleman's shoe factory owner, seeks to turn his struggling business around with the help of a drag queen entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. Together, from the industrial side of Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan, this unlikely pair find they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible, proving that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world. Take a step in the right direction and discover that sometimes the best way to fit in is to stand out. Friday, April 29; 8 pm Sundays, May 1 & 8; 1:30 pm Thursday, May 5; 8 pm Friday, May 6; 8 pm Saturday, May 7; 8 pm $105−$115; other performances may be available upon request JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2016 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 49 CLUB PROGRAMS 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net