Chris Wiegand

Chris Wiegand is the Stage editor of the Guardian January 2024 Broadway legend Chita Rivera was a triple threat, a trailblazer – and a hoot The actor, dancer and singer, who has died aged 91, did not just provide great entertainment on stage. She was an eloquent, mischievous chronicler of musical theatre Published: 31 Jan 2024 Chita Rivera, illustrious Broadway star, dies aged 91

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This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

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  • Shark-Jet daughter

Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • Chita Rivera was the original cast member in the Broadway musical production of West Side Story in November 1957.
  • Rivera won two Tony Awards: one for The Rink in 1984 and another for Kiss of the Spider Woman in 1993.
  • She starred opposite Shirley MacLaine in Sweet Charity and made a cameo appearance in the film adaptation of Chicago which won best picture at the Academy Awards.

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Chita Rivera, Broadway Legend and Trailblazing Latina Actress Dies at 91

Chita Rivera, Broadway Legend and Trailblazing Latina Actress Dies at 91

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Chita Rivera, a Broadway legend and trailblazing Latina actress known for her singing, acting and dancing abilities as well as her ability to answer questions about West Side Story for over 60 years has died at the age of 91.