The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker 2025

Debbie Allen’s The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker is a vibrant modern take on the classic Nutcracker ballet, bringing a festive and musical twist to the beloved story. Set on Christmas Eve at the lively Johnson family party, young Kara receives a special Nutcracker filled with her favorite hot chocolate. As she drifts into sleep, the Nutcracker comes to life and guides her on an enchanting adventure through magical worlds—including Candy Cane Land, Egypt, the Indian Rainforest/Bollywood, Jazzland, Russia, and the realm of the Kimona Dolls—creating a spectacular holiday journey full of music, color, and imagination.