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MAY / JUNE 2017 51 club programs the 5th avenue The 5th Avenue 2017–2018 Season Subscriptions Something Rotten September 12–October 1 Set in 1595, this hilarious Broadway smash features two brothers who are desperate to write their own hit play but keep getting upstaged by Shakespeare. When a local soothsayer foretells a future of theater involving singing, dancing, and acting, they write the world's very first musical! Ragtime October 13–November 5 In turn-of-the-century New York City, three distinct American stories are woven together; an upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant, and a daring young Harlem musician, all united by their desire and belief in a brighter tomorrow. Featuring a glorious Tony Award–winning score. Holiday Inn November 24–December 31 This Broadway delight was inspired by the 1942 Oscar-winning film of the same name. Featuring lavish sets, costumes, spectacular choreography, and 20 Irving Berlin songs, this musical is a heartwarming treat for the whole family. Intermission! The Musical! February 9–March 4, 2018 From comedy master Jerry Zucker, this is the story of two dim-witted brothers who travel to a tiny monar- chy after receiving an email from someone they don't know, claiming money has been left by a relative they never knew they had. Kiss Me, Kate April 6–29, 2018 This Tony Award–winning Cole Porter masterpiece is a play-within-a-play inspired by William Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew. Ride the Cyclone March 9–May 20, 2018 This wildly original new musical is part comedy, part tragedy, and completely unexpected. A wonderfully weird story that is satiri- cal, macabre, campy, and hilarious. Northwest Premiere! West Coast Premiere! West Coast Premiere at ACT World Premiere! Irving Berlin's Save on tickets to regional and world premieres, contemporary hits, and a national tour. WAC subscribers enjoy prime seats in The 5th Avenue's first 10 rows, exchange privileges, dining offers, and complimentary Spotlight Nights. Parking coupons are included with seven-show series. Tickets currently available by subscription only. Seven-show Sunday matinee: $795 Six-show Sunday matinee: $765 Five-show Sunday matinee: $720 Seven-show Thursday or Friday night: $745 Six-show Thursday or Friday night: $715 Five-show Thursday or Friday night: $640 Four-show Thursday or Friday night: $515 The Hunchback of Notre Dame June 1–24, 2018 A glorious retelling of Victor Hugo's epic masterpiece, this powerful tale of love, faith and prejudice will leave audiences spellbound. The lush, beautiful score features songs from the Disney animated feature and new music from composer Alan Menken. Pacific Northwest Premiere!