Debbie Allen just put everyone into the holiday spirit. Debbie Allen chats with Access Daily hosts Mario Lopez and Kit Hoover about the popular medical drama hitting a huge milestone with their 350th episode of “Grey’s Anatomy”.
Debbie tells all about how the show’s lead actress, Ellen Pompeo, makes the entire cast “act up” while on set.
But what really snagged us was getting a piece of “The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker”. Debbie Allen is celebrating her 10th year of the holiday treat, and according to Access Online she added a twist to the ingredients. The story tells of a young Kara who receives a Nutcracker filled with hot chocolate-her favorite. She falls asleep and the journey begins when the Nutcracker comes alive!
Three wise cracking mice: Harvey, Schmink and Buckey take over the story. They are the three stooges incarnate from NYC who call themselves “The Real Rat Pack”. They go to many new lands of wonder: Candy Cane Land, Egypt, the Indian Rainforest/Bollywood, Jazzland, Russia and the Land of the Kimono Dolls. With dazzling choreography, music and costumes, this is a holiday theater experience that all ages will enjoy.
The show features some celebrity favorites like Raven Symone, Tichina Arnold, and Mariah Carey for song.
Debbie Allen also showed us how she cuts a rug alongside the show’s Candy Cane Dancers during a sneak peek performance.
You can catch “The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker” December 5th through the 9th at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. Get tickets here
