Debbie Allen Says Ellen Pompeo Makes 'Grey's Anatomy' Cast 'Act Up' On Set: 'She Loves To Have Fun'

The cast of "Grey's Anatomy" knows how to have a good time! Debbie Allen chats with Access Daily hosts Mario Lopez and Kit Hoover about the popular medical drama hitting a huge milestone with their 350th episode. Debbie reveals how the show's lead, Ellen Pompeo, makes the entire cast "act up" while on set. The entertainer also opens up about putting a twist on the classic "The Nutcracker" with her 10th annual "The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker" show. Plus, watch Debbie break it down alongside the show’s Candy Cane Dancers during a sneak peek performance. You can catch "The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker" December 5th through the 9th at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center.
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[@mcdonoghrahloh459]

She's is the most underappreciated talent of the past 50 years!

[@dawnagordon2333]

Sad but true

[@mcdonoghrahloh459]

@@dawnagordon2333 Thanx for the reply

[@lilwinged5291]

She's so likable..

[@jasminetalmadge3310]

Amazing...

[@carlycoppi4769]

Debbie Allen is such a light and just makes me so happy every time I see her, she’s Def my girl crush!! She’s so extremely talented it’s insane!!!

[@lindastjohn5007]

A true lady. Charming and so beautiful. Full of energy and spirit!

[@sherrierollins697]

I put my daughter and my cousin on Grey Anatomy. They absolutely love itttt.

[@avagruber6559]

I love her!!!!! ❤️

[@sersastark]

OMG yes Ms. Debbie Allen

[@TheDetroitblack]

I would Love to See Michael Lorenzo,The Famous Actor(from Famehñ) Dancing alongside All These Beautiful Talents...Debbie Allen Is the Best of The Best!! I met Her and Sister Phylicia Rashad on the set of Fame in the 80's....Such Gorgeous Fine Women,With Kind Spirits 🤗❤️💜⭐👑🎅🤶🎄❤️

[@evelizfonseca6551]

God bless u r the best acter 💃🏽 with ur family n friend 😉 Debbie Allen.

[@deloresvaughan2895]

You go girl! ❤️❤️❤️

[@donnawilliams3872]

Where can u see that play?

[@katiemcpartland8308]

What does number 1 on the call sheet mean 😂😂

[@elimb6071]

The first person you want to call in a situation.

[@arroz1971]

sit down Mario

[@DiandraStarShine]

and *PLUS!!* that ending, it was *AWESOME SAUCE!!* 🧞‍♀️🤗👸🏾👍 and too bad for the - so far - confused, sociopathic super-racists! who, OBVIOUSLY, were so hate-minded & pathetic that they BEGGED to differ.🙄 I mean, *really??* as there are, truly far too many, troubled people living on this planet.😐]

[@DiandraStarShine]

what??!! totally *denying* the physical abuse by the Russian dance teacher!! *"it was the cane that would get you, not her!!,* hahahaha!!😄 talk about someone successfully *gas-lighting* their students!!,🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️ that is SO BAD!!, *shame* on you, Ms. Debbie!!, LoLoL!!🤣😆 and we've heard about those Russian ballet teachers & like one of our chocolate grandmas with a 'switch!,'👵🏾🏑[any analog-world tool will do], they *DO NOT play!!,* lordy!!😣😯😮