Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life 2005

Run Time:
One hour and 55 minutes, with one intermission
Opened: December 11, 2005
Closing: February 19, 2006

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A tour through landmark creations in the American theatre that were helmed by some of the greatest talents in its history, including Jerome Robbins, Leonard Bernstein, Bob Fosse, Gower Champion and Michael Kidd.

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2006 Tony Awards Q&A: Chita Rivera
by Robert Diamond - May 25, 2006


A legend in every sense of the word, Chita Rivera, most recently appeared on Broadway in Chita Rivera: A Dancer's Life. She has previously won two Tony Awards and received six additional Tony nominations.

BWW Video Show Preview: Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life
by BWW News Desk - February 5, 2006


Highlights from Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life can now be seen in BroadwayWorld.com's Video Show Previews!

Photo Coverage: Opening Night for Dick Van Dyke in Chita Rivera's 'The Dancer's Life'
by Ben Strothmann - January 25, 2006


Dick Van Dyke joined Chita Rivera: THE DANCER'S LIFE for four performances only on January 24th and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the curtain call, and a birthday surprise!

Photo Coverage: Chita Rivera Welcomes Dick Van Dyke to 'The Dancer's Life'
by Ben Strothmann - January 24, 2006


A press preview was held on Tuesday afternoon, January 24th to welcome Dick Van Dyke to Chita Rivera: THE DANCER'S LIFE for four performances only.

The Dancer's Life: Co-Starring Chita Rivera
by Michael Dale - January 3, 2006


Leave it to Chita Rivera to share the spotlight in a show about her own career. Arguably musical theatre's greatest living performer, she spends most of The Dancer's Life singing and dancing the praises of others.

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Edgard Gallardo, Chita's new Bernardo
by Adrienne Onofri - January 3, 2006


'Everybody should see the show!' Edgard says of 'Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life.' And not just because it's an homage to theater gypsies.

Photo Coverage: Opening Night Party for Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life
by Ben Strothmann - December 12, 2005


Written by four-time Tony winner Terrence McNally and featuring a cast of 11, THE DANCER'S LIFE charts Chita Rivera's amazing journey from aspiring ballerina to Broadway legend. BroadwayWorld was there to cover the opening night party.

Photo Coverage: Opening Night Arrivals at Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life
by Ben Strothmann - December 12, 2005


BroadwayWorld was there as Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life opened, celebrating the long career of the Broadway legend.

Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life have there been?
Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life has had 3 productions including Broadway which opened in 2005, Broadway which opened in 2005 and US Tour which opened in 2007.

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