Six Musicals That Were Remixed With Soul

A round up of musicals remade with soul.

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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Hot Chocolate Nutcracker  - Debbie Allen's Hot Chocolate Nutcracker is obviously a remix of the original Russian Ballet. Debbie's version, which airs on December 7 at 8P/7C, adds more quirk and flair. It's not a new concept but it's one that has been proven to work throughout pop cultures. Take a look at some other musicals that were remixed with soul. (Photo: Lee Tonks via Debbie Allen Dance Academy)

Photo By Photo: Lee Tonks via Debbie Allen Dance Academy

The Nutcracker  - The original Nutcracker was the inspiration for The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker. (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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The Nutcracker  - The original Nutcracker was the inspiration for The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker. (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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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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The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker  - The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker version of the Sugar Plum Fairies. (Photo: Lee Tonks via Debbie Allen Dance Academy)

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Carmen  - Georges Bizet's 1875 opera Carmen inspired Carmen Jones, starring Dorothy Dandrige and Harry Belafonte. (Photo: Joel Bissell /MLIVE.COM /Landov)

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Carmen  - Georges Bizet's 1875 opera Carmen inspired Carmen Jones, starring Dorothy Dandrige and Harry Belafonte. (Photo: Joel Bissell /MLIVE.COM /Landov)

Dorothy Dandridge as Carmen Jones  - (Photo: 20th Century-Fox/Getty Images)

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Dorothy Dandridge as Carmen Jones  - (Photo: 20th Century-Fox/Getty Images)

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The Wizard of Oz  - (Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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The Wizard of Oz  - (Photo: Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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The Wiz Eased on In  - (Photo: Universal Pictures)

Disney's Cinderella Is a Timeless Favorite - (Photo: Disney)

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Disney's Cinderella Is a Timeless Favorite - (Photo: Disney)

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The New Cinderella - Brandy and Whitney Houston gave Cinderella new flavor. (Photo: ABC)

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The New Cinderella - Brandy and Whitney Houston gave Cinderella new flavor. (Photo: ABC)

Little Orphan Annie  - This beloved musical has been a classic for decades.   (Photo: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)

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Little Orphan Annie  - This beloved musical has been a classic for decades.  (Photo: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)

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Annie Gets New Life  - The new version of Annie starring Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz and Quavenzhane Wallis hits theaters on December 19. (Photo: Eric Kowalsky, PacificCoastNews)