Sugarplum Crazy
The
Dance-Along Nutcracker may well be the only holiday event where attendees rent tutus for the occasion, dancing with klutzy glee under the spotlight. Presented by the San Francisco Lesbian/Gay Freedom Band, and popular with all ages, the event consists of a professionally performed stage show combined with public-participatory zaniness. When the “Dance-Along” sign lights up, audience members, often wearing tutus or costumes, can pirouette to their heart’s content. (Experience and grace are not required.) To keep the event fresh, organizers come up with a new theme and narrative every year. The current show,
The Nutcracker of Oz, features ideas and material from
The Wizard of Oz,
The Wiz, and
Wicked, along with Nutcracker music by Tchaikovsky. “Impromptu” and “hilarious” surprises are promised.
— Anita Katz
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