#tchaikovsky

#tchaikovsky

Though The Nutcracker is more popular during the holidays, Swan Lake is one of the most iconic and enduring ballets of all time. With a famous score by Tchaikovsky and choreography by Marius Petipa, the ballet dates back exactly 150 years and tells the doomed love story of Prince Siegfried and Princess Odette, who's turned into a swan by evil sorcerer Baron Von Rothbart.

In a crowded field of holiday activities and shows, the San Francisco Pride Band's Dance-Along Nutcracker stands out as an only-in-San Francisco tradition: It's part comedy musical, part dance-it-yourself ballet, and part symphonic concert. Each year, the Dance-Along Nutcracker blends Tchaikovsky's classic ballet with a unique theme to create an original musical production. This year, a Wicked Dance-Along Nutcracker takes its inspiration from Wicked, the beloved musical (and, since last fall, widely lauded feature film).

David Spade, a prominent comedian famous for his appearances on 'Saturday Night Live,' will perform at Mountain Winery, bringing his self-deprecating humor and sarcasm to fans.