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minutes of improvised comedy and song, including some of your favorite Whose Line games! The show consists of a panel of four performers who create characters, scenes and songs on the spot—all in the style of short-form improvisation games. It's a night of unforgettably funny interactive comedy. Your WAC seats are close enough that you may even end up on stage. It's always a new show and it's always hilarious! Whose Live Anyway? will leave you feeling good for days. Pit area and rows A–F available. 8 pm; $59; noncancelable/nonrefundable THE 5TH AVENUE NEW Man of La Mancha October 7–30 One of the most epic and enduring musicals of all time, Man of La Mancha is a glorious affirmation of the resilient human spirit. A play-within-a-play inspired by Miguel de Cervantes' Don Quixote, Man of La Mancha tells the story of the "mad" knight Don Quixote as he awaits a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition. Quixote is—against all odds—a man who sees good and innocence in a world filled with darkness and despair. Featuring stirring classic songs including "The Impossible Dream," this Tony Award– winning theatrical masterpiece blurs the line between dreams and reality in a powerful celebration of the imagination. Previews: Friday, October 7; 8 pm Saturday, October 8; 8 pm Sunday, October 9; 1:30 pm Regular performances: Thursday, October 20; 8 pm Friday, October 21; 8 pm Sunday, October 23, 1:30 pm Thursday, October 27, 8 pm Sunday, October 30, 1:30 pm Previews: $55; Performances: $88–$108; other performances may be available upon request NEW Disney's The Little Mermaid November 23–December 31 For the first time in Seattle, travel "Under the Sea" with this spectacular production of Disney's e Little Mermaid. Based on the classic animated movie, this Broadway musical features headstrong Ariel, who is no longer content to live on the ocean floor under NEW Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at the Paramount Thursday & Saturday, October 27 & 29 Before she was Carole King, superstar—she was Carole King, teenage songwriter. Her music would become the soundtrack to a generation. Beautiful: e Carole King Musical tells the Tony and Grammy Award–winning true story of King's remarkable rise to stardom from songwriting with husband Gerry Goffin to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in music history. This biographical musical features the beloved songs "One Fine Day," "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman," and "You've Got A Friend." Thursday, October 27; 7:30 pm; $99 Saturday, October 29; 2 pm; $104 42 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | JULY / AUGUST 2016 CLUB PROGRAMS 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net • wac.net/club-events