Six Musicals That Were Remixed With Soul
A round up of musicals remade with soul.
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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
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The Nutcracker - The original Nutcracker was the inspiration for The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker. (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
Photo By Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images
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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)
Photo By 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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Dorothy Dandridge as Carmen Jones - (Photo: 20th Century-Fox/Getty Images)
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