During her long career, Rivera was nominated for a record-breaking 10 Tony awards, and she received the Kennedy Center Honor in 2002 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009.

At 70, she delivered a slinky tango with Antonio Banderas in a 2003 Broadway revival of the Maury Yeston musical “Nine.” ... Chita Rivera, quintessential Broadway musical star, dies at 91.

A look back at Chita Rivera's illustrious career 02:57. Broadway icon Chita Rivera, best known for her role as Anita in the original 1957 Broadway cast of "West Side Story," has died at age 91 ...

Chita Rivera, the beloved Broadway star of West Side Story, Chicago and Kiss of the Spider Woman, died today in New York following a brief illness. She was 91. Her death was announced by her ...

BroadwayWorld is deeply saddened to report the passing of Broadway icon Chita Rivera, who, as shared by her beloved daughter Lisa Mordente, died peacefully on January 30, 2024 in New York after a ...

FILE - Chita Rivera arrives at the 72nd annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 10, 2018, in New York. Rivera, the Tony Award-winning dancer, singer and actress who forged a ...

Ariana DeBose, remembering the late West Side Story star, presented a Chita Rivera tribute at the Tony Awards. At the end of the homage, the awards show host would take the stage and recreate the ...

Chita Rivera — the Tony Award-winning Broadway actress, singer and dancer — died at age 91 on Jan. 30, according to her daughter and rep.

Chita Rivera at the Chita Rivera Awards in 2023. Jason Mendez/Getty. I’m often asked how playing Death changed my view of my mortality. At the time of “Kiss,” I said that I now think of the ...

The passing of Chita Rivera on January 30 at age 91 will be deeply felt by many. Her triumphs and accolades could fill an encyclopedia; 18 Broadway shows, hundreds of regional theater productions, ...

Chita knew what great Americans know – it’s not how hard you get knocked down, it’s how quickly you get back up. Her dazzling charm will live on in the soul of our nation.

Chita Rivera, who died on Tuesday at the age of 91, was known for her extraordinary artistry.Yet, it is hard to comprehend the full scope of her talent because, like so many Broadway performers of ...