Chita Rivera dies; pioneering singer, dancer paved way for Latina artists
The actress garnered 10 Tony nominations, winning twice, in a long Broadway career.
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The actress garnered 10 Tony nominations, winning twice, in a long Broadway career.
Chita Rivera, the dynamic dancer, singer and actress who garnered 10 Tony nominations, winning twice, in a long Broadway career that forged a path for Latina artists and shrugged off a near-fatal car accident, died Tuesday. She was 91.
Rivera first gained wide notice in 1957 as Anita in the original production of "West Side Story."
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.
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.