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Video: The Broadway Dance Community Comes Together for the Chita Rivera Awards
by Joey Mervis - Jun 19, 2025

Broadway dancers united at the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards, celebrating dance and choreographic excellence, while promoting high standards in dance education and investing in the next generation. Watch as the dance community comes together on the red carpet in this video.

Photos: On the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards Red Carpet
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 20, 2025

See photos from the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards red carpet here! Learn more about the Chita Rivera Awards and about the winners, including Buena Vista Social Club and more.

2025 Chita Rivera Awards Winners- The Full List
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2025

Winners for the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards have been announced! This year's winners included the choreographers and ensemble of Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway, SMASH star Robyn Hurder and more! See the full winners list below!

Savion Glover, Adrian Blake Enscoe and More Join as Performers at Chita Rivera Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 19, 2025

Additional performances have been revealed for the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards, taking place on Monday May 19 at 7:30pm at NYU Skirball. Learn more here and see how to purchase tickets!

David Neumann Will Receive Douglas and Ethel Watt Critics Choice Award at the Chita Rivera Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2025

David Neumann will receive the Douglas and Ethel Watt Critics Choice Award at the 2025 Chita Rivera Awards. Learn more about Neumann and the award here!

Video: The Broadway Dance Community Hits the Red Carpet at the Chita Rivera Awards
by Joey Mervis - May 28, 2024

In this video, watch as the Chita Rivera Awards nominees, honorees, and special guests walk the red carpet on the special night.

Photos: On the Red Carpet for the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - May 21, 2024

The Broadway productions of Illinoise, The Outsiders, Water for Elephants and more were winners at this year's 2024 Chita Rivera Awards. Check out photos from the red carpet!

HELL'S KITCHEN, ILLINOISE, And More Win 2024 Chita Rivera Awards
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2024

The Broadway productions of Illinoise, The Outsiders, Water for Elephants are winners at this year's 2024 Chita Rivera Awards.

Jared Grimes To Host The 2024 Chita Rivera Awards
by A.A. Cristi - May 18, 2024

Jared Grimes will host the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards on May 20 at NYU Skirball Center, celebrating excellence in dance and choreography on Broadway and beyond.

Jared Grimes to Host The 2024 Chita Rivera Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2024

Jared Grimes will host the Chita Rivera Awards. See who is nominated and learn more about the awards!

Wayne Brady, Huey Lewis, Norm Lewis, and Joe Morton Join Chita Rivera Awards Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2024

More stars have been announced for the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards, being presented on May 20 at 7:30PM at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about the lineup here!

Shoshanna Bean, Kenny Ortega & David Hyde Pierce to Join Chita Rivera Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2024

More stars will be joining the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards. See the stars joining the event and learn more!

Kristin Chenoweth, Joel Grey & More Among Presenters and Performers at 2024 Chita Rivera Awards
by Josh Sharpe - May 7, 2024

Presenters have been announced for the 2024 Chita Rivera Awards, being presented on May 20 at 7:30pm at the NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place off Washington Square Park). See the lineup here!

Legends Are in the House: The 2023 Chita Rivera Awards
by James Blinken - May 25, 2023

Chita danced onto the stage at the Skirball Center to present the Chita Rivera Lifetime Achievement Award to her friend and collaborator, 96-year-old John Kander.

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE, DANCIN', NEW YORK, NEW YORK and More Win 2023 Chita Rivera Awards
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2023

Winners for the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards were announced this evening. In keeping with the mission of the Chita Rivera Awards, nominators considered outstanding choreography, featured dancers, and ensembles in shows on Broadway and Off Broadway, as well as outstanding choreography in film that opened during the 2022-2023 season.

$25 Student Rush Tickets Available for The Chita Rivera Awards Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 22, 2023

Student rush tickets are now available for the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards this evening.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE And More To Perform At The 2023 Chita Rivera Awards; Presenters Announced
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2023

Presenters and performances have been announced for the 2023 Chita Rivera Awards, taking place on May 22 at 7:30pm at NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts (566 LaGuardia Place off Washington Square Park).

MJ, PARADISE SQUARE, TICK, TICK...BOOM! and More Win 2022 Chita Rivera Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 21, 2022

Winners for the 2022 Chita Rivera Awards have been announced! In keeping with the mission of the Chita Rivera Awards, nominators considered outstanding choreography, featured dancers, and ensemble in shows on Broadway and Off Broadway, as well as outstanding choreography in film that opened pre-Covid as well as in the 2021-2022 season.

BWW FEATURE: Chita Rivera Awards 2019: A Colorful Celebration of Dance & Diversity
by Cindy Sibilsky - May 28, 2019

The stars were on their feet (toes, taps and standing ovations) on a warm Sunday night, May 19th, for the Chita Rivera Awards a?" an annual ceremony recognizing the very best in dance on Broadway, Off-Broadway and in film that honors icons and trailblazers while also nurturing future generations simultaneously. It could have been dubbed a?oeChita Rivera's Dance Salona?? for the presenters, attendees and honorees read like a Who's Who of Chita's friends, fans and fellow Fosse favorites, including hosts Ben Vereen and Anne Reinking.

Andy Karl and Orfeh Will Host the Chita Rivera Awards
by Julie Musbach - May 15, 2018

Andy Karl and Orfeh will host the 2018 Chita Rivera Awards, taking place at NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, May 20 at 7:30pm.