Chita Rivera, West Side Story and Broadway legend, dies aged 91
Chita Rivera dazzled audiences for nearly six decades, memorably playing Anita in West Side Story and Velma Kelly in Chicago
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Chita Rivera dazzled audiences for nearly six decades, memorably playing Anita in West Side Story and Velma Kelly in Chicago
Rivera first gained prominence in 1957 as Anita in the original production of West Side Story and was still dancing on Broadway half a century later.
Chita Rivera, the dynamic dancer, singer and actor who garnered 10 Tony nominations, winning twice, in a long Broadway career that forged a path for Latina artists and shrugged off
Rivera first gained wide notice in 1957 as Anita in the original production of "West Side Story."
The actress garnered 10 Tony nominations, winning twice, in a long Broadway career.