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T he 5th Avenue 'eatre puts the spotlight on women with its exciting new 2016–2017 lineup. From the Northwest premiere of Disney's e Little Mermaid to the best-friend hilarity of Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, women take center stage in this fresh new season. Other female-centric productions include e Secret Garden, composed by Lucy Simon, and the Tony Award–winning musical Fun Home, whose musical score was written by an all-female team—the first of its kind to win a Tony. WAC subscribers enjoy prime seats in the first 10 rows, exchange privileges, dining offers, and complimentary Spotlight Nights. Parking coupons are included with seven-show series. Buy six shows and get the seventh free! Tickets currently available by subscription only. Contact Club Programs to be waitlisted for individual tickets. Seven-show Sunday matinee: $615 Five-show Sunday matinee: $545 Four-show Sunday matinee: $505 Seven-show Thursday or Friday night: $595 Five-show Thursday or Friday night: $525 Four-show Thursday or Friday night: $485 Man of La Mancha October 7–30 Featuring stirring songs, such as "The Impossible Dream," this Tony Award–winning masterpiece blurs the line between dreams and reality in a powerful celebration of the imagination. Inspired by Cervantes' Don Quixote. Disney's The Little Mermaid November 23–December 31 The holiday season goes all out with this spectacular new production featuring dazzling costumes, a stunning set, and magical visual effects. The Pajama Game February 9–March 5, 2017 This show defined Bob Fosse's legendary jazz dance style with seductive numbers, such as "Steam Heat" and "Hernando's Hideaway." The winner of three Tony Awards. Murder for Two March 25–June 4, 2017 One actor investigates the crime, the other portrays all the suspects, and both play the piano in this drop-dead-funny murder mystery musical. The Secret Garden April 14–May 6, 2017 Based on the beloved novel, the recently orphaned Mary Lennox is sent to live with her reclusive uncle in a crumbling mansion on the Yorkshire moors. Romy and Michele's High School Reunion June 8–July 2, 2017 Romy and Michele are two inseparable best friends whose relationship is put to the test when they invent fake careers to impress people at their 10-year high school reunion. Fun Home July 11–30, 2017 This history-making show has been called "groundbreaking" and "exquisite." A refreshingly honest narrative about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes. See 7 shows for the price of 6! The 5th Avenue 2016–2017 Season Subscriptions MAY / JUNE 2016 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 41 C O U R T E S Y T H E 5 T H AV E N U E