Chita Rivera Will Be Part of Bernstein on Broadway: A Celebration | Playbill

Cabaret & Concert News Chita Rivera Will Be Part of Bernstein on Broadway: A Celebration

The evening at Feinstein's/54 Below will honor the legacy of Leonard Bernstein and commemorate the 65th anniversary of West Side Story.

Chita Rivera

Bernstein on Broadway: A Celebration, honoring the legacy of conductor, composer, pianist, and educator Leonard Bernstein, will be held September 27 at 7 PM at 54 Below.

Produced and hosted by theatre journalist and historian Michael Portantiere, the evening will also commemorate the 65th anniversary of West Side Story and will feature an appearance by three-time Tony honoree Chita Rivera, who will share her memories about the original Broadway production, which cast the theatre icon as Anita.

Performers for the Bernstein celebration will also include Nikita Burshteyn (Romeo & Bernadette), Samantha Rose Cárdenas, Alex Getlin, Ben Jones, Jay Aubrey Jones (Cats), Albert Nelthropp, and Megan Styrna. Matthew Martin Ward is the musical director/pianist for the tribute, which will also be live-streamed.

Bernstein composed such Broadway favorites as On the Town, Wonderful Town, Candide, West Side Story, and 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Visit 54Below.com.

From On the Town to West Side Story: Celebrate the Work of Leonard Bernstein

 
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