The composer’s musicals, including “Annie” and “Bye Bye Birdie,” captured essential elements of American culture. Here are five of his most memorable songs.
Category: Rivera, Chita
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Chita Rivera Tributes Pour in From Rita Moreno, the Cast of ‘Chicago’ and More
Onstage and off, she was celebrated as a pathbreaking triple-threat who left a huge legacy in musical theater and dance.
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Chita Rivera Lived to Entertain. Here Are 9 Memorable Performances.
A quadruple threat, Rivera could make a lasting impression in minutes, whether onstage or onscreen. These videos illustrate why.
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Chita Rivera, Finding Her Voice
Her dancing sometimes overshadowed her thrillingly dramatic way with a song: husky yet clarion, unaffected but full of comment and character.
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Chita Rivera Found Her Emotional Voice for Shows Like ‘West Side Story’
Her dancing sometimes overshadowed her thrillingly dramatic way with a song: husky yet clarion, unaffected but full of comment and character.
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A Dancer’s Life: Chita Rivera on Working Hard and Learning From the Best
A new memoir traces the three-time Tony Award winner’s life and career working with Balanchine, Robbins and Fosse.