8 Reasons to Watch The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker

Eight reasons to tune in to The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker.

The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker  - In the spirit of The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker premiering on Sunday night, we've come up with a few reasons you should tune in at 8P/7C, just in case you weren't already convinced. Keep flipping.    (Photo: Lee Tonks via Debbie Allen Dance Academy)

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The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker  - In the spirit of The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker premiering on Sunday night, we've come up with a few reasons you should tune in at 8P/7C, just in case you weren't already convinced. Keep flipping.  (Photo: Lee Tonks via Debbie Allen Dance Academy)

Debbie Allen!  - Debbie Allen is the creator of the The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker and she stars as one of the three rats. She's also responsible for the choreography and the overall vision of this marvelous production. Click here to find out more about why we love her.    (Photo: Lee Tonks via Debbie Allen Dance Academy)

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Debbie Allen!  - Debbie Allen is the creator of the The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker and she stars as one of the three rats. She's also responsible for the choreography and the overall vision of this marvelous production. Click here to find out more about why we love her.   (Photo: Lee Tonks via Debbie Allen Dance Academy)

Photo By Photo: Lee Tonks via Debbie Allen Dance Academy

Raven-Symone!  - Raven-Symone has her New York accent down pat as Myrtle the Rat!   (Photo: Lee Tonks via Debbie Allen Dance Academy)

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Raven-Symone!  - Raven-Symone has her New York accent down pat as Myrtle the Rat!  (Photo: Lee Tonks via Debbie Allen Dance Academy)

Photo By Photo: Lee Tonks via Debbie Allen Dance Academy

Costumes! - The costumes are colorful and creative.   (Photo: Lee Tonks via Debbie Allen Dance Academy)

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Costumes! - The costumes are colorful and creative.  (Photo: Lee Tonks via Debbie Allen Dance Academy)

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The Adventure  - Most of the adventure takes place in a dream sequence full of wanderlust and magic.   (Photo: Lee Tonks via Debbie Allen Dance Academy)

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The Adventure  - Most of the adventure takes place in a dream sequence full of wanderlust and magic.  (Photo: Lee Tonks via Debbie Allen Dance Academy)

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Dynamic Choreography  - Hello! Debbie Allen's name is on this major production. Of course the choreography will be major!    (Photo: Lee Tonks via Debbie Allen Dance Academy)

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Dynamic Choreography  - Hello! Debbie Allen's name is on this major production. Of course the choreography will be major!  (Photo: Lee Tonks via Debbie Allen Dance Academy)

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Family Fun  - The entire family can watch.   (Photo: Lee Tonks via Debbie Allen Dance Academy)

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Family Fun  - The entire family can watch.  (Photo: Lee Tonks via Debbie Allen Dance Academy)

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Quality Entertainment  - We'd be remiss if we didn't remind you that it's actually great...and we're not just saying that!   (Photo: Lee Tonks via Debbie Allen Dance Academy)

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Quality Entertainment  - We'd be remiss if we didn't remind you that it's actually great...and we're not just saying that!  (Photo: Lee Tonks via Debbie Allen Dance Academy)

Photo By Photo: Lee Tonks via Debbie Allen Dance Academy

You Might Be Inspired  - You might just be inspired to create something of your own.    (Photo: Lee Tonks via Debbie Allen Dance Academy)

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You Might Be Inspired  - You might just be inspired to create something of your own.  (Photo: Lee Tonks via Debbie Allen Dance Academy)

Photo By Photo: Lee Tonks via Debbie Allen Dance Academy