Chita Rivera
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Date of Birth:
January 23, 1933 (89)
Birth Place: Washington, DC, USA
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A theatrical icon and one of Broadway's greatest triple-threat talents, Chita Rivera is one of the most nominated performers in Tony Award history having earned 10 nominations, won twice and received the 2018 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre. A versatile ...
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A theatrical icon and one of Broadway's greatest triple-threat talents, Chita Rivera is one of the most nominated performers in Tony Award history having earned 10 nominations, won twice and received the 2018 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre. A versatile actress/singer/dancer, her most recent starring roles include The Visit, the final John Kander/Fred Ebb/Terrence McNally musical directed by John Doyle and choreographed by Graciela Daniele on Broadway; the Broadway revival of The Mystery of Edwin Drood; the Broadway and touring productions of The Dancer’s Life, a dazzling musical celebrating her spectacular career, written by Terrence McNally and directed by Graciela Daniele and the revival of the Broadway musical Nine with Antonio Banderas. She trained as a ballerina (from age nine) before receiving a scholarship to the School of American Ballet from the legendary choreographer George Balanchine. Chita’s first appearance (age 17) was as a principal dancer in Call Me Madam. Her electric performance as Anita in the original Broadway premiere of West Side Story brought her stardom, which she repeated in London. Her career is highlighted by starring roles in Bye Bye Birdie, The Rink (Tony Award), Chicago, Jerry’s Girls, Kiss of the Spider Woman (Tony Award), and the original Broadway casts of Guys and Dolls, Can-Can, Seventh Heaven and Mr. Wonderful. On tour: Born Yesterday, The Rose Tattoo, Call Me Madam, Threepenny Opera, Sweet Charity, Kiss Me Kate, Zorba, Can-Can with The Rockettes. Chita was awarded The Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama in 2009 and received the coveted Kennedy Center Honor in 2002. In 2019, Chita performed her solo concert at London’s Cadogan Hall; in 2018 she was honored as a Living Landmark by the New York Landmarks Conservancy; in 2016 she headlined at Carnegie Hall and in 2015, Great Performances aired their special Chita Rivera: A Lot of Livin’ To Do, a retrospective of her extraordinary life and career nationally on PBS. Her current solo CD is entitled And Now I Swing. Her most treasured production is her daughter, singer/dancer/choreographer Lisa Mordente.Chita Rivera Awards and Nominations
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| Drama Desk Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical | ||
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| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2015 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical | ||
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| Theatre World Awards - 2015 - John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement |
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| Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | ||
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| Drama League Awards - 2013 - Distinguished Performance Award | ||
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| Helen Hayes Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Resident Musical |
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| Tony Awards - 2006 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | ||
| Chita Rivera, Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical |
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| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical | ||
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| Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical | ||
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| Helen Hayes Awards - 1996 - Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production | ||
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| Helen Hayes Awards - 1996 - The American Express Tribute |
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| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1994 - Best Actress - Musical |
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| Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Actress - Musical |
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| Drama League Awards - 1993 - Distinguished Achievement in Musical Theatre |
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| Tony Awards - 1993 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical |
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| Tony Awards - 1986 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | ||
| Chita Rivera, Jerry's Girls | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 1984 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical |
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| Tony Awards - 1984 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical |
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| Tony Awards - 1983 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | ||
| Chita Rivera, Merlin | ||
| Drama Desk Awards - 1981 - Outstanding Actress in a Musical | ||
| Chita Rivera, Bring Back Birdie | ||
| Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | ||
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| Tony Awards - 1976 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical | ||
| Chita Rivera, Chicago | ||
| Tony Awards - 1961 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical | ||
| Chita Rivera , Bye Bye Birdie | ||
Chita Rivera News
The Boston Theater Critics Association Announces The 39th Elliot Norton Award Winnersby A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2022
Awards were announced tonight for more than two dozen outstanding actors, directors, designers, ensembles and productions by the Boston Theater Critics Association at The 39th Elliot Norton Awards.
Nicholas Barasch to Play Final Performance in HADESTOWN in June; Chibueze Ihuoma to Take Over as Orpheusby Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2022
Nicholas Barasch, who launched the North American Tour of Hadestown last fall in the role of Orpheus, will play his final performance at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco, CA, on Sunday, June 12. Chibueze Ihuoma, currently a member of the Workers Chorus and understudy for Orpheus in the tour, will take over the role starting Tuesday, June 14.
FOR COLORED GIRLS to Host '100 Women of Hip Hop Sisterhood Sunday' With Camille A. Brown & Moreby Chloe Rabinowitz - May 20, 2022
The reimagined revival of Ntozake Shange’s groundbreaking for colored girls who have considered suicide/ when the rainbow is enuf will host “100 Women of Hip Hop Sisterhood Sunday,” a spirited gathering of Black women on Sunday at 3 p.m.
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's Performances for Chita Rivera: A Legendary Celebration Are Rescheduled to Julyby Stephi Wild - May 20, 2022
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announced that due to Chita Rivera recently testing positive for COVID-19, Ms. Rivera's upcoming TRUST Cabaret Series performances Chita Rivera: A Legendary Celebration, on Monday, May 23 and Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the Greer Cabaret Theater, 655 Penn Avenue, have been rescheduled.
Season of Concern to Present One-Night-Only Benefit Performance of JERRY'S GIRLSby Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2022
Season of Concern, the emergency fund for Chicago theater artists, will present a one-night-only benefit performance of Jerry’s Girls, with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, concepts by Larry Alford, Wayne Cilento, and Jerry Herman, direction by Ken-Matt Martin, and musical direction by Nigel D. Robinson.
Charlotte d'Amboise, Brian Stokes Mitchell & More to Take Part in Memorial Celebration of the Life of Jacques d'Amboiseby Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2022
National Dance Institute has announced the Memorial Celebration of the Life of Jacques d’Amboise will take place at New York City Center on June 1, 2022, at 7pm. General admission tickets are free to the public and available on a first-come/first-served basis.
Michael Oberholtzer and Harvey Fierstein Will Be Honored at the 76th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremonyby Stephi Wild - May 18, 2022
It was announced today by The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors and The Dorothy Loudon Foundation, that Michael Oberholtzer (Take Me Out) will receive the 13th Annual Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in the Theater, and four-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein will receive the 9th Annual John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.
Chita Rivera, Donna Kane, and DeLaney Westfall Join Irish Rep's 2022 Galaby Stephi Wild - May 18, 2022
The evening will take place at The Town Hall on Monday June 13, 2022, at 7pm and will honor Loretta Brennan Glucksman with Irish Repertory Theatre's Visionary Leadership Award in recognition of her philanthropic support of Irish communities and her tireless work in promoting Irish culture and heritage in the US and around the world.
Wake Up With BWW 5/18: Outer Critics Circle Award Winners, Chita Rivera Award Nominations, and More!by - May 18, 2022
Today's top stories include the 2022 Outer Critics Circle awards, which were presented to The Lehman Trilogy and Kimberly Akimbo, among many others. Check out the full winners list below! The Chita Rivera Award nominations have also been announced, which include Sutton Foster, Hugh Jackman, and more!
Ahrens & Flaherty Celebration A JOURNEY TO THE PAST Announces Date Changeby Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2022
The Ahrens & Flaherty celebration A Journey to the Past has been rescheduled and will now play at the West End’s Lyric Theatre on 12th September. The event was previously scheduled to take place on 6 June.
Chita Rivera Videos
VIDEO: STARS IN THE HOUSE FOR UKRAINE Raises Over $139,000by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2022
Stars in the House for Ukraine, an 11+ Hour telethon of the weekly streaming show, raised $139,000 for the International Rescue Committee's humanitarian efforts for those affected by the war in Ukraine. That total is inclusive of a generous matching donation by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, which matched the first $50,000 worth of donations.
Josh Young and Emily Padgett Will Bring VALJEAN, COSETTE AND A STRING QUARTET to the Green Room 42by BroadwayWorld TV - Mar 29, 2022
On April 9 (7pm), join Tony Award Nominee Josh Young and his wife, Broadway Star Emily Padgett at the Green Room 42, as they celebrate the decade that gave us Les Miserables, Phantom of The Opera and Cats - the decade where Stephen Sondheim and Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber reached the pinnacle of their creative mastery: the 1980’s.
VIDEO: Watch PBS' Complete REOPENING: THE BROADWAY REVIVAL Documentaryby Michael Major - Jan 19, 2022
Reopening features behind-the-scenes access to shows including 'Wicked,' 'Jagged Little Pill,' 'The Phantom of the Opera,' 'Diana,' 'Come From Away,' 'Waitress,' and more, following each production's journey as cast and crew reunite, rehearse and re-stage for their long-anticipated reopening nights.
BWW Exclusive: Watch WAITRESS, ALADDIN & TINA Prepare to Reopen in New PBS Documentary Clipby Michael Major - Jan 17, 2022
Check out an exclusive clip of the Broadway casts of Aladdin, Waitress, and Tina: the Tina Turner Musical returning to rehearsals after the shutdown, including interviews with Michael James Scott, Sara Bareilles, and Adrienne Warren. The documentary will also feature interviews with Lea Salonga, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Kristin Chenoweth, and more.
VIDEO: Chita Rivera & Opera Stars Honor Justino Díaz On The 44th Kennedy Center Honorsby Stage Tube - Dec 20, 2021
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is proud to celebrate the 44th Honorees for lifetime artistic achievements: operatic bass-baritone Justino Díaz, Motown founder, songwriter, producer, and director Berry Gordy, Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels, legendary stage and screen icon Bette Midler, and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell.
VIDEO: Watch Star-Studded 'Sunday' Clip from TICK, TICK...BOOM!by Michael Major - Nov 30, 2021
Netflix has released the complete 'Sunday' sequence from tick, tick...BOOM!, complete with numerous Broadway cameos. Sung by Andrew Garfield, the clip features appearances by Bernadette Peters, Chita Rivera, Bebe Neuwirth, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Andrew Dé Shields, Reneé Elise Goldsberry, Daphne Rubin Vega, Phillipa Soo, Chuck Cooper, and more.
VIDEO: Go Behind the 'Sunday Brunch' Scene in New TICK, TICK...BOOM! Featuretteby Michael Major - Nov 26, 2021
The video explores one of the film's biggest scenes, the 'Sunday Brunch' sequence, which features a number of big Broadway cameos. Check out the new video, which includes a look at Bernadette Peters, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Phillipa Soo, Lin Manuel Miranda, Adam Pascal, Daphne Rubin Vega, Beth Malone, Chita Rivera, and more!
VIDEO: All New Clips of the South Korean Production of HADESTOWNby Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2021
All new clips have been released of the South Korean cast of Hadestown! The cast notably features Xiumin of K-Pop group EXO, alternating in the role of Orpheus. The production opened on September 7.
VIDEO: Get A First Look At HADESTOWN In South Koreaby Stage Tube - Oct 6, 2021
BroadwayWorld has a first look at the South Korean cast of Hadestown! The cast notably features Xiumin of K-Pop group EXO, alternating in the role of Orpheus. The production opened on September 7.
VIDEO: Dick Van Dyke & Chita Rivera Discuss Their Lives in the Theaterby Nicole Rosky - Oct 1, 2021
Watch as the longtime friends chat about Dick Van Dyke's career. Earlier this year, stage and screen legend Dick Van Dyke received a Kennedy Center Honor- which almost 20 years ago was also bestowed upon the equally legendary Chita Rivera. In the video, the friends chat about the significance of the honor, their shared experiences and the career and achievements of Van Dyke.
