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Chita Rivera

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Stage and screen star Chita Rivera passed away January 30 after a brief illness. She was 91. The news was confirmed by her family.

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  • Also Known As: Conchita Del Rivero, Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero
  • Born: Jan 23, 1933 in Washington, DC, USA
  • Death: Jan 30, 2024
Chita Rivera () Chita Rivera ()

Roles (30)

The Visit Playbill - Opening Night The Visit
Opened April 23, 2015
  • as Claire Zachanassian (Original)
The Visit Playbill - Opening Night
The Mystery of Edwin Drood Playbill - Opening Night The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Opened November 13, 2012
  • as The Princess Puffer/Miss Angela Prysock (Original)
The Mystery of Edwin Drood Playbill - Opening Night
Pb Listing Placeholder BROADWAY V4 The Visit
Opened November 30, 2011
  • as Claire Zachanassian (Original)
Pb Listing Placeholder BROADWAY V4 Chance & Chemistry
Opened October 26, 2009
  • Performer
The 60th Annual Tony Awards - June 11, 2006 The 60th Annual Tony Awards - 2006
Opened June 11, 2006
  • as Participating Artist (Original)
Chita Rivera: the Dancer's Life Playbill - Nov 2005 Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life
Opened December 11, 2005
  • as Chita Rivera (Original)
Chita Rivera: the Dancer's Life Playbill - Nov 2005
The 59th Annual Tony Awards - June 5, 2005 The 59th Annual Tony Awards - 2005
Opened June 05, 2005
  • as Participating Artist (Original)
The 58th Annual Tony Awards - June 6, 2004 The 58th Annual Tony Awards - 2004
Opened June 06, 2004
  • as Participating Artist (Original)
Nine Playbill - Opening Night, April 2003 Nine
Opened April 10, 2003
  • as Liliane La Fleur (Original)
Nine Playbill - Opening Night, April 2003
The 53rd Annual Tony Awards Playbill - June 6, 1999 The 53rd Annual Tony Awards - 1999
Opened June 06, 1999
  • as Host / Presenter (Original)
Pb Listing Placeholder BROADWAY V4 Angela Lansbury - A Celebration
Opened November 17, 1996
  • Performer
Kiss of the Spider Woman Playbill - Opening Night, May 1993 Kiss of the Spider Woman
Opened May 03, 1993
  • as Spider Woman / Aurora (Original)
The 40th Annual Tony Awards Playbill - June 1, 1986 The 40th Annual Tony Awards - 1986
Opened June 01, 1986
  • as Participating Artist (Original)
The 40th Annual Tony Awards Playbill - June 1, 1986
Jerry's Girls Playbill - Opening Night, Dec 1985 Jerry's Girls
Opened December 18, 1985
  • Performer
The 39th Annual Tony Awards Playbill - June 2, 1985 The 39th Annual Tony Awards - 1985
Opened June 02, 1985
  • as Participating Artist (Original)
The Rink Playbill - Opening Night, Feb 1984 The Rink
Opened February 09, 1984
  • as Anna (Original)
Merlin Playbill - Opening Night, Feb 1983 Merlin
Opened February 13, 1983
  • as The Queen (Original)
Bring Back Birdie Playbill - March 1981 Bring Back Birdie
Opened March 05, 1981
  • as Rose (Original)
Bring Back Birdie Playbill - March 1981
Pb Listing Placeholder BROADWAY V4 V.I.P. Night on Broadway
Opened April 22, 1979
  • Performer
Chicago Playbill - June 1975 Chicago
Opened June 03, 1975
  • as Velma Kelly (Original)
Sondheim: A Musical Tribute Playbill - March 1973 Sondheim: A Musical Tribute
Opened March 11, 1973
  • Performer
Bajour Playbill - Nov 1964 Bajour
Opened November 23, 1964
  • as Anyanka (Original)
Bye Bye Birdie Playbill - April 1960 Bye Bye Birdie
Opened April 14, 1960
  • as Rose Grant (Original)
Bye Bye Birdie Playbill - April 1960
West Side Story Playbill - September 1958 West Side Story
Opened September 26, 1957
  • as Anita (Original)
Shinbone Alley Playbill - April 1957 Shinbone Alley
Opened April 13, 1957
  • as mehitabel (Standby - Original)
Mr. Wonderful Playbill - April 1956 Mr. Wonderful
Opened March 22, 1956
  • as Rita Romano (Original)
Seventh Heaven Playbill - Opening Night Seventh Heaven
Opened May 26, 1955
  • as Fifi (Original)
Can-Can Playbill - May 1953 Can-Can
Opened May 07, 1953
  • as Dancer (Replacement)
Guys and Dolls Playbill - June, 1951 Guys and Dolls
Opened November 24, 1950
  • as Dancer (Replacement)

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Awards

Drama Desk Award
2015 Outstanding Actress in a Musical Nominee
2003 Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical Nominee
1993 Outstanding Actress in a Musical Winner
1984 Outstanding Actress in a Musical Winner
1981 Outstanding Actress in a Musical Nominee
Drama League
2015 Distinguished Performance Winner
Outer Critics Circle
2015 Outstanding Actress in a Musical Nominee
2003 Outstanding Actress in a Musical Nominee
1994 Outstanding Actress in a Musical Winner
Theatre World Awards
2015 John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement Winner
Tony Award
2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
2015 Best Actress in a Musical Nominee
2006 Best Actress in a Musical Nominee
2003 Best Featured Actress in a Musical Nominee
1993 Best Actress in a Musical Winner
1986 Best Actress in a Musical Nominee
1984 Best Actress in a Musical Winner
1983 Best Actress in a Musical Nominee
1981 Best Actress in a Musical Nominee
1976 Best Actress in a Musical Nominee
1961 Best Featured Actress in a Musical Nominee
Photos
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Videos
Highlights from Chita: A Legendary Celebration
Highlights From The Visit Starring Chita Rivera
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