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42 | WAC Magazine | wac.net March 12 Dance Theatre of Harlem N Paramount Theatre The Dance Theatre of Harlem consists of 14 racially diverse dance artists who perform an eclectic and demanding reper- toire. From treasured classics to cutting-edge contemporary works that celebrate African American identity through the lan- guage of ballet, the Dance Theatre of Harlem troupe breathes new life into the art form of classical dance. u 3 pm; $62 March 25–June 11 Murder for Two N ACT Theatre Get ready for a musical comedy to die for! Everyone is a suspect in Murder for Two—a drop-dead funny murder mystery musical with a twist! One actor investigates the crime while the other plays all the suspects, and they both play the piano. A zany blend of classic musical comedy and madcap mystery, this 90-minute whodunit is a highly theatrical duet loaded with killer laughs. Called "ingenious" by The New York Times. u Friday, April 14; 8 pm; $78 Thursdays, May 11 & 18; 8 pm; $78 March 26 Travis Wall's Shaping Sound N Paramount Theatre Travis Wall's Shaping Sound dance company returns to Seattle with an exciting new show. The Emmy Award–winning choreog- rapher known from his work on "So You Think You Can Dance" and frequent guest appearances on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" continues to electrify the dance world with innovative and explosive choreography and mash-ups of dance and musi- cal genres. Audiences of all ages will experience the exhilarating collaboration of these visual musicians, whose explosive cho- reography, dynamic rhythm, speed, and physical strength give shape and form to sound. u 5 pm; $77 club programs tickets dates February 10 Pacific NW Ballet's Cendrillon N McCaw Hall From the creators of the ballet Roméo et Juliette, PNB presents a fresh take on the Cinderella story. No bibbidi-bobbidi-boo in this one. Here you'll find sophistication, sleek design, winning choreography, and one very beautiful shoeless foot. The perfect Valentine's Day gift. u 7:30 pm; $122 February 23 & 25 Rent N Paramount Theatre This Pulitzer Prize– and Tony Award–winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring pro- duction. A re-imagining of Puccini's La Bohème, Rent follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. A showcase of the power of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebra- tion of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters—love. u Thursday, February 23; 7:30 pm; $77 Saturday, February 25; 2 pm; $86 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net • wac.net/club-events