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48 WAC Magazine | wac.net June 1–24 The Hunchback of Notre Dame N The 5th Avenue Theatre A glorious retelling of Victor Hugo's epic masterpiece, this powerful tale of love, faith and prejudice will leave you utterly spellbound. Complete with a 30-person choir, the lush, emo- tionally rich score is unlike anything in musical theater today, featuring songs from the Disney animated feature and new music from legendary composers Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid, Aladdin) and Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin). Set in 15th-century Paris, this dramatic musical about deformed cathedral bell ringer Quasimodo and the gypsy Esmeralda will immerse you in the power and glory of rapturous music and the passion of a magnificent story. u Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21; 7:30 pm Friday, June 15; 8 pm Sundays, June 17, 24; 1:30 pm; $108–$128 Other performances upon request June 1–24 June 24 Andrea Bocelli with the Seattle Symphony N KeyArena World-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli plays Seattle during his five-concert U.S. tour. Don't miss this chance to hear his unmatched repertoire of famed arias, love songs, and cross- over hits. u Sunday, June 24; 7:30 pm; $130–$260 club programs tickets 206.464.3060 • clubprograms@wac.net • wac.net/club-events of five of the most incredible illusionists on earth, including psychic savant Colin Cloud, semifinalist on this past sum- mer's America's Got Talent. This show is packed with thrilling, sophisticated magic and outrageous, astonishing acts. WAC prime tickets are in the first six rows, but get them before they vanish. Ages four and up, no babes in arms. u Saturday, March 17, 11 am; $80 Sunday, March 18, 11 am; $80 April 6–29 Kiss Me, Kate N The 5th Avenue Theatre This sparkly Tony Award–winning sensation is a true battle of the sexes. Two divorced and flamboyantly egocentric performers find themselves starring opposite each other in a musical ver- sion of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew. But the combative fireworks between the two both onstage and off seem destined to explode the entire production … or will a romantic flame be rekindled? With backstage shenanigans, gangsters brushing up their Shakespeare, and sophisticated and irreverent humor, this Cole Porter masterpiece is considered one of the best Broad- way musicals of all time. Enjoy the show's 70th anniversary as part of the city-wide Seattle Celebrates Shakespeare festival. u Thursdays, April 12, 19, 26; 7:30 pm Friday, April 20; 8 pm Sundays, April 22, 29; 1:30 pm; $108–$128 Other performances upon request April 6–29 May 10 & 12 Love Never Dies N Paramount Theatre The ultimate love story continues in Love Never Dies, Andrew Lloyd Webber's spellbinding sequel to The Phantom of the Opera. Love Never Dies is a dazzling new production that takes audiences on a thrilling rollercoaster ride of intrigue, obsession and romance. Be seduced by the beautiful, poetic, sometimes joyful, and occasionally melancholic score. Don't miss this mag- nificent continuation of one of the world's greatest love stories as it makes its Seattle premiere. u Thursday, May 10; 7:30 pm; $77 Saturday, May 12; 2pm; $99