Overview
Chita Rivera
Known For
Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway's Best
Enjoy a revue of milestone Broadway shows and songs from...
Reopening: The Broadway Revival
Go behind the scenes of Broadway as shows reunite, rehearse...
Something's Coming: West Side Story
Incredible video behind-the-scenes with the stars, Steven Spielberg, and see...
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age explores the world of Broadway...
Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance
Follow the fascinating evolution of jazz dance from its origins...
Chita: A Legendary Celebration
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS presents a 2013 concert celebrating Chita...
Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back
Maurice Hines, a charming, gay African-American entertainer navigates the complications...
Biography
Chita Rivera (January 23, 1933 - January 30, 2024) was an American actress, dancer, and singer best known for creating roles in musical theatre hits such as Anita in "West Side Story," Rosie in "Bye Bye Birdie," Velma in "Chicago" and Aurora in "Kiss of the Spider Woman." She received 2 Tony Awards (from a record 10 nominations), a Kennedy Center Honor and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.