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Rita Moreno

Birth Place: Humacao, Puerto Rico

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Moreno's career has spanned over 70 years; her notable acting work includes supporting roles in the musical films Singin' in the Rain (1952), The King and I (1956) and West Side Story (1961), as well as a 1971 to 1977 stint on the children's television series The Electric Company, and a supporting role as Sister Peter Marie Reimondo on the HBO series Oz from 1997 to 2003. Her other notable films include Popi (1969), Carnal Knowledge (1971), The Four Seasons (1981), I Like It Like That (1994) and the cult film Slums of Beverly Hills (1998). She voiced the titular role of Carmen Sandiego in Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? from 1994 to 1999. For theater, she is best known for her role as Googie Gomez in The Ritz.

As of 2020, she is currently portraying the role of the matriarch Lydia Margarita del Carmen Inclán Maribona Leyte-Vidal de Riera in the 2017 remake of One Day at a Time.
Moreno is one of the few artists to have won all four major annual American entertainment awards: an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony. She is also one of 23 people who have achieved what is called the Triple Crown of Acting, with individual competitive Academy, Emmy and Tony awards for acting; she and Helen Hayes are the only two who have achieved both distinctions. She has won numerous other awards, including various lifetime achievement awards and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian honor. In 2015, she was awarded a Kennedy Center Honors Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award for her contribution to American culture, through performing arts. She was awarded the Peabody Career Achievement Award in 2019.

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Rita Moreno STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1999
Performer [Replacement]

[Regional (US)]
Regional Concert, 1998
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1985
Olive Madison

[Broadway]
1981
Louise

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1975
Googie Gomez

[Broadway]
1974
Staff Nurse Norton

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1970
Sharon Falconer

[Broadway]
1969
Elaine Navazio [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1964
Iris Parodus Brustein

[West End]
London Production, 1964
Performer

[Broadway]
1945
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Concert [Off-Broadway], 1977
Ilona Ritter


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Photos: Inside Opening Night of TRIPPING ON LIFE at Theatre Row

All new photos have been released from opening night of Tripping on Life at Theatre Row. Check out the photos here!

Louis E. Perego Moreno/TíoLouie To Receive Excellence In Media Award From Hispanic Organization Of Latin Actors

TíoLouie/Louis E. Perego Moreno to Receive Excellence in Media Award from Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA) on Oct. 16, 2023

Rush Tickets Available For Lin Shaye's TRIPPING ON LIFE

Emmy-winner Lin Shaye’s award-winning solo show,  Tripping on Life, offers RUSH tickets for only $22 exclusively sold on the TodayTix app. Learn more about how to get discounted tickets to Tripping on Life here!

Rachel Zegler Featured in the 2023 Time100 Next List; Rita Moreno Comments

Time has just released its Time100 Next list, which features artists, leaders, advocates, innovators and phenoms on the rise. Among those featured on the 2023 list is Rachel Zegler, who was recently seen in the new film adaptation of West Side Story.

The Hispanic Organization of Latino Actors Reveals HOLA Awards Nominees

The Hispanic Organization of Latino Actors (HOLA) announced this year’s HOLA Awards nominees. Learn more about this year's nominees here!

FAMILY SWITCH Starring Jennifer Garner, Ed Helms, Emma Myers & Brady Noon Sets Netflix Release

Jennifer Garner, Ed Helms, Emma Myers and Brady Noon star in a new family comedy directed by McG and based on the book 'Bedtime For Mommy' by Amy Krouse-Rosenthal. The cast also includes Bashir Salahuddin, Matthias Schweighöfer, Xosha Roquemore, Ilia Isorelýs Paulino, Paul Scheer, Fortune Feimster and EGOT winner Rita Moreno.

Review: WEST SIDE STORY at Château Du Karreveld

After venturing into British musicals with Blood Brothers in 2021 and Viennese musical theater with Elisabeth last year, the Bruxellons! Festival is getting back to Broadway with a completely new take on West Side Story, arguably the best musical ever—certainly the best-known and most well-loved one in Europe.

21 Theater Books for Your Fall 2023 Reading List

We're falling into fall with a great Broadway read! This season, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 21 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's fall reading list.

Tommy Wallach's New Musical VICKY & FRANK to Debut at 54 Below

Get ready for the highly anticipated debut of Tommy Wallach's new musical, VICKY & FRANK, at 54 Below. Join us for an unforgettable night of music and storytelling as this limited engagement kicks off. Find out all the details and secure your tickets now.

Lin Shaye Brings TRIPPING ON LIFE to New York

Following a sold-out, award-winning Hollywood production of Tripping on Life, legendary, Emmy-winning actress Lin Shaye is bringing her solo show to New York City. Directed by Robert Galinsky, Tripping on Life will begin previews on September 8 in advance of its opening night on Monday, September 18, at 6:30 PM. It will run through October 8, 2023 at Theatre Row, located at 410 West 42 Street.

AFI Celebrates The Commencement Of The AFI Conservatory Class Of 2023

Today, the American Film Institute (AFI) celebrated the commencement of the AFI Conservatory Class of 2023 at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. The event was a culmination of two years of intense study at AFI's MFA program, ranked one of the top film schools in the nation.

Jamie Lee Curtis & Tiffany Haddish Want to Do THE ODD COUPLE on Broadway

Hollywood stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Tiffany Haddish reveal their ambitions to star in a new version of Neil Simon's 'The Odd Couple' on Broadway. Find out why they are excited about this project and their plans to entertain theatergoers.

Photos: The Gracie Mansion Dressed Up To Celebrate The Puerto Rican Spirit

 On Thursday, July 13, 2023, the Grace Mansion dressed up to celebrate the Puerto Rican spirit in all its splendor. The Honorable Mayor Eric Adams opened the doors of the official residence to distinguished figures to recognize the richness of their culture and identity.

Video: Annette Bening Shares Message from Entertainment Community Fund Amidst Strikes

Watch Entertainment Community Fund Chairman of the Board Annette Bening share a message for those affected by the WGA and SAG strikes.

Nominees Revealed for the 14th Annual Jimmy Awards

The Broadway League Foundation has revealed the 96 nominees who will be arriving to New York City to compete for Best Performance by an Actor and Actress as well as other honors and scholarships at the 14th annual Jimmy Awards® ceremony.

Annette Bening Will Serve As New Chair Of The Board Of The Entertainment Community Fund

At the Annual Board meeting held yesterday, the Board of Trustees of the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), voted Annette Bening as the new Chair of the Board.

Judy Garland Named to Songbook Hall of Fame

As Judy Garland’s centennial year draws to a close on June 10, the Great American Songbook Foundation is celebrating the iconic performer’s induction into the Songbook Hall of Fame.

Sara Toby Moore to Star in ATOMIC COMIC at Z Space Beginning Next Month

ATOMIC COMIC - A Human Cartoon Fantasia, written by and starring Sara Toby Moore will be performed beginning Friday, June 30, 2023, with an opening night scheduled for Saturday, July 1. Additional performances will be on July 6, 7, and 8, 2023 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) All shows will be at 8:00 pm.

Jason Alexander and Jerome Robbins To Be Honored At The Actors' Temple, June 12

Douglas J. Cohen and Carol Ostrow present an exciting evening celebrating the extraordinary Broadway career of the Broadway director and choreographer Jerome Robbins;  well as honoring Tony winner actor Jason Alexander on his Broadway debut as director of The Cottage.  

Wake Up With BWW 5/18: TITANIQUE Casting, PARADE Understudy, Plus a Message From Joaquina Kalukango!

Top stories: Find out who's joining the cast of Titanique beginning in June, plus an exclusive message from Joaquina Kalukango in honor of BroadwayWorld's 20th anniversary!

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Rita Moreno has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

Rita Moreno has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

Rita Moreno's first West End show was She Loves Me which opened in 1964

Rita Moreno has been nominated for several awards throughout her career. She was nominated for Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for her performance in "She Loves Me." Additionally, she received a nomination for Outstanding Actress - Play at the Drama Desk Awards for her role in "The Ritz." Moreno was also nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for her performance in "The Ritz."

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