Broadway legend Chita Rivera, a two-time Tony winner who received eight additional nominations, died on Tuesday morning after a brief illness, her publicist announced. She was 91. The actor-singer ...

Broadway legend Chita Rivera, a two-time Tony winner and 10-time nominee, has died. ... In 1975 she originated the role of Velma Kelly in the Broadway musical “Chicago.” ...

Chita Rivera, quintessential Broadway musical star, dies at 91. She originated memorable roles in ‘West Side Story,’ ‘Bye Bye Birdie,’ ‘Chicago’ and ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ and ...

Chita Rivera, the fire-and-ice dancer, singer and actress who leapt to stardom in the original Broadway production of “West Side Story” and dazzled audiences for nearly seven decades as a ...

Chita Rivera dies at 91 — she was Broadway's 'first great triple threat ... Rose in Bye Bye Birdie and Velma Kelly in Chicago. ... co-producer of the 2004 PBS series Broadway: The American Musical.

In the original Broadway cast of Chicago the Musical, Chita Rivera played Velma Kelly and Gwen Verdon played Roxie Hart. The production opened in 1975 and both performers were nominated for a Tony ...

Chita Rivera, a legendary Broadway icon, delivered a memorable performance in the original production of "Chicago," showcasing her extraordinary talents that have earned her a place among the most ...

“Chicago The Musical” debuted on Broadway 50 years ago. Directed by Chicago native Bob Fosse and starring Gwen Verdon, Chita Rivera and Jerry Orbach, the tale of an unfaithful wife who murders ...

Broadway musical 'Chicago' dedicates show to Chita Rivera The official X account for Chicago the Musical dedicated the show's Tuesday performance to Rivera, who played the original Velma Kelly.

Michael Vita remembers when the musical “Chicago” opened on Broadway. He remembers because he was there as part of the dance ensemble.

“Chicago The Musical” debuted on Broadway 50 years ago. Directed by Chicago native Bob Fosse and starring Gwen Verdon, Chita Rivera and Jerry Orbach, the tale of an unfaithful wife who murders ...