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Disney's The Little Mermaid at The 5th Avenue 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 her father's rule. Convinced she'll only find happiness on land, she sets off to find a world where she belongs, battling a sea witch and finding true love along the way. Adults and children alike will revel in the Academy Award–winning hits by the legendary Alan Menken, including "Kiss the Girl" and "Part of Your World." This spectacular new production will feature dazzling costumes, a stunning pop-up-book–inspired set, and magical visual effects. So trade in your fleece for flippers this winter and make Disney's e Little Mermaid part of your world. Friday, November 25; 8 pm Saturday, November 26; 2 pm Sunday, November 27; 1:30 pm Thursday, December 8; 8 pm Friday, December 9; 8 pm Thursday, December 15; 8 pm Thursday, December 22; 7:30 pm Friday, December 23; 1 pm Friday, December 23; 7:30 pm $88– $108; other performances may be available upon request heading the union grievance committee. But sparks really fly when the workers go on strike for a pay raise, setting off not only a conflict between management and labor, but a battle of the sexes as well. The show that introduced Bob Fosse's choreography style with seductive dance numbers, such as "Steam Heat" and "Hernando's Hideaway," won three Tony Awards, including Best Choreography and Best Musical, and spawned the chart- topping single "Hey There" by Rosemary Clooney. Stuffed with slapstick humor and a finger-clicking jazzy score, this bright and breezy musical will prove love is not a game. $88– $108; call to request performance dates THE PARAMOUNT Hedwig and the Angry Inch December 15 & 17 Brilliantly innovative, heartbreaking, and wickedly funny, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is the landmark American musical that Entertainment Weekly calls "groundbreaking and undoubtedly ahead of its time." This genre-bending, fourth- wall-smashing musical sensation tells the story of one of the most original characters to ever hit the stage. Hedwig and the Angry Inch's pulsing score and electrifying performances wowed sold-out crowds on Broadway and promise to take Seattle by storm. Thursday, December 15; 7:30 pm; $73 Saturday, December 17; 2 pm; $77– $82 Finding Neverland January 12 & 14 Finding Neverland is Broadway's new hit and the winner of broadway.com's Audience Choice Award for Favorite Musical. This breathtaking and innovative musical is packed with mesmerizing visuals, irresistible songs, and plenty of laughs. Finding Neverland tells the incredible story behind one of the world's most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother. Spellbound by the boys' enchanting make-believe B R U C E B E N N E T T NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2016 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 39 CLUB PROGRAMS 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net • wac.net/club-events