The Debbie Allen Dance Academy is proud to present the 8th Annual production of Debbie Allen's family-friendly holiday spectacular “The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker” at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. In this modern adaptation of the classic Nutcracker story, three wise-cracking rats whisk us off on an adventure through Candy Cane Land, The Rainforest, Bollywood, Egypt and more! Filled with entertaining characters, lively music and spectacular dancing, "The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker," a family-friendly production for the entire family, is not to be missed! Written, directed and choreographed by Debbie Allen. Starring Tisha Campbell, Matthew Johnson, Kristopher Nobles, Tichina Arnold, Carlo Imperato & Debbie Allen. Original score by Mariah Carey, Arturo Sandoval, Chau-Giang Thi Nguyen, James Ingram, Shiamak Davar, Tena Clark and Thump.