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THE 5TH AVENUE N E W Paint Your Wagon June 2–25 A sweeping saga of the mythic West and the pursuit of the American dream, Lerner and Loewe's Paint Your Wagon is filled with some of the greatest songs ever written for the musical stage. Boisterous numbers and rich ballads include the memorable "They Call the Wind Maria," "I Talk to the Trees," and "I Was Born Under a Wand'rin Star." Set in the rough-and-tumble world of the 1849 California gold rush, this story follows the lives and loves of the men in a mining camp who are hungry for booze, gold and women. The 5th Avenue reinvents this lusty musical with new dialogue and drama commissioned for the show. Seattle will be the first city in the world to see the new incarnation of this thrilling musical adventure. Sunday, June 5; 1:30 pm Sunday, June 12; 1:30 pm Thursday, June 16; 8 pm Friday, June 17; 8 pm Sunday, June 19; 1:30 pm Thursday, June 23; 8 pm $85– $95; other performances may be available upon request N E W A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder July 12–21 Getting away with murder can be so much fun, and there's no better proof than this knock-'em-dead show that won the 2014 Tony Award for best musical. Direct from New York, A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder tells the uproarious story of Monty Navarro—a distant heir to a family fortune—who sets out to jump the line of succession by any means necessary. He's got to juggle his mistress (she's after more than just love), his fiancée (she's his cousin, but who's keeping track?), and the constant threat of landing behind bars! Of course, it will all be worth it if he can slay his way to inheritance riches and be done in time for tea. This new musical will have you dying of laughter. Tuesday, July 12; 7:30 pm Sunday, July 17; 1:30 pm Thursday, July 21; 8 pm Friday, July 22; 8 pm Sunday, July 24; 1:30 pm Wednesday, July 27; 7:30 pm Thursday, July 28; 8 pm Sunday, July 31; 1:30 pm $98 – $118; other performances may be available upon request THE PARAMOUNT Blue Man Group Thursday, March 31 Experience the phenomenon. Blue Man Group is best known for its wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts, which combine comedy, music and technology to produce a totally one-of-a- kind theater production. The unique experience is impossible to describe, but people of all ages agree that Blue Man Group is an intensely exciting and wildly outrageous show that leaves the entire audience in a blissful, euphoric state. With no spoken language, Blue Man Group is perfect for people of all ages, languages and backgrounds. e Baltimore Sun raves, "Blue Man Group packs a wallop. It's a big, loud, funny, silly, visually arresting production!" Thursday, March 31; 7:30 pm; $69 Star Trek: The Ultimate Voyage Friday, April 8 Star Trek: e Ultimate Voyage brings five decades of Star Trek to concert halls for the first time in this galaxy or any other. Celebrating 50 years of Star Trek, this lavish production includes an impressive live symphony orchestra featuring the franchise's groundbreaking and wildly popular musical achievements. Iconic Star Trek footage is simultaneously beamed in high definition to a 40-foot widescreen. The concert will feature some of the greatest music written from Star Trek: e Original Series to Star Trek Voyager and everything in between. This never- before-seen concert event is perfect for music lovers, filmgoers, science-fiction fans, and anyone looking for an exciting and unique musical experience. 8 pm; $62 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Friday, April 15 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater grew from a now-fabled performance in March 1958 at 92nd Street Y in New York City. Led by Alvin Ailey and a group of young A Night with Janis Joplin at The 5th Avenue March 25–April 17 The events that made the woman. The woman who made the music. The music that changed history. 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; $80– $95; other performances may be available upon request MARCH / APRIL 2016 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 45