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Date of Death: August 25, 1980 (61)

Birth Place: Geneva, IL, USA

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Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life Announces "Broadway Gives-Back Fund" Pay What You Can Opportunity
by BWW News Desk - Feb 15, 2006


yIn light of the recent closing notice, the dancers of CHITA RIVERA: THE DANCER'S LIFE have announced 'THE BROADWAY GIVES-BACK FUND,' whereby they will subsidize the purchase of tickets to the final performances of CHITA RIVERA: THE DANCER'S LIFE for students and up-and-coming performers. The show play's its last performance this Sunday (2/19).

Great Expectations at Mill Mountain Theatre Begins Performances February 22
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2006


Mill Mountain Theatre is pleased to welcome to the stage a musical version of a Dickens' classic. Edwin Wilson (book and lyrics) and Doug Katsaros (music) have adapted GREAT EXPECTATIONS to create a new musical which will premiere on Mill Mountain Theatre's Trinkle Main Stage on February 22 and continue until March 12, 2006.

Chita Rivera: The Dance's Life Cancels Sunday Matinee Due to Snow
by BWW News Desk - Feb 12, 2006


Telecharge.com has posted an alert that today's matinee performance of Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life has been cancelled today due to the snow.

The Boys of The Dancer's Life Splash Up a Skit and Raffle, Feb. 6
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2006


On February 6th, the male ensemble of Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life will perform a skit at Splash; there will also be a raffle

Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life Offers Weekend Dance Classes February 10-12
by BWW News Desk - Feb 2, 2006


The producers of CHITA RIVERA: THE DANCER'S LIFE have announced 'LIVE 'THE DANCER'S LIFE' WEEKEND.'

Dick Van Dyke Joins Chita Rivera in The Dancer's Life January 24-26
by BWW News Desk - Jan 12, 2006


Chita Rivera will reunite with her legendary Bye, Bye Birdie co-star when Dick Van Dyke makes a special guest appearance in CHITA RIVERA: THE DANCER'S LIFE, it was announced by the show's producers. Mr. Van Dyke will appear in the musical for four performances: Tuesday, January 24 - Thursday, January 26, 2006.

'America' to Be Added to Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2006


Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life will feature the addition of 'America' from West Side Story beginning this weekend

Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life May Set Off on 2007 Tour
by BWW News Desk - Dec 16, 2005


Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life may be embarking on a national tour in 2007

Rivera will Play Seven Performances a Week in The Dancer's Life
by BWW News Desk - Oct 26, 2005


Broadway legend Chita Rivera will play seven performances a week in The Dancer's Life, which begins Broadway previews on November 23rd and opens on December 11th

BWW Video Exclusive! Carol Channing's 'The First 80 Years Are The Hardest'
by That's Kentertainment! - Oct 17, 2005


Ken Kleiber of That's Kentertainment brings us an exclusive look at the legend's newest show and an interview with the diva herself, Carol Channing!

Carol Channing Finds the First 80 Years Are the Hardest at Feinstein's, Oct. 11-22
by BWW News Desk - Oct 11, 2005


Broadway legend Carol Channing will perform at Feinstein's at the Regency from October 11th through 22nd

Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life Extends Again, Through Nov. 6
by BWW News Desk - Oct 7, 2005


Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life will extend yet another week at San Diego's Old Globe Theatre; it will now stay through November 6th

Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life Extends at Old Globe Theatre to Oct. 30
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2005


Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life has extended its run at San Diego's Old Globe Theatre and will now end its limited engagement there on October 30th

42nd Street Taps to Kravis Center in Palm Beach
by Beau Higgins - Sep 27, 2005


Carol Channing Performs 'The First Eighty Years Are the Hardest' at Feinstein's October 11-22
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2005


An unplugged evening that follows a simple format, as CAROL CHANNING offers ninety minutes or more of memories, humorous storytelling and, of course, several of her signature tunes, including 'Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend,' ' Little Girl From Little Rock' and, of course, the title song from 'Hello, Dolly!' that brings the audience up close and personal with the Ultimate Broadway Baby.

Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life to Open December 11 at the Shoenfeld Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Aug 18, 2005


The upcoming show will begin previews on November 23rd, and will open on Broadway on December 11th.

Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life is Now Fully Cast
by BWW News Desk - Aug 12, 2005


Full casting is now complete for Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life, which will play San Diego this fall before opening on Broadway in December

21 Stories
by Jena Tesse Fox - Jul 23, 2005


If nothing else, one must certainly admire the unabashed heart of GW Stevens' 21 Stories.

Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life to Open in December
by BWW News Desk - Jul 13, 2005


Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life, the Broadway legend's retrospective of her performing career, is set to begin previews in November for a Decemeber opening at an unannounced Shuberts-owned theatre

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