A memoir, rivera recounts her career originating roles in major broadway shows.

However, chita’s choice did get to sing the title song when chita received her kennedy center honor.

Now 90, rivera remembers west side story from the beginning:

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Her incomparable stage presence,.

Webnew york (ap) — chita rivera, the dynamic dancer, singer and actress who garnered 10 tony nominations, winning twice, in a long broadway career that.

Webchita got the role and wound up winning her second tony award!

Husky yet clarion, unaffected but full of comment and character.

Webher new, eponymous memoir chita — written with patrick pacheco — dances through the patterns of her brilliant career.

Webher dancing sometimes overshadowed her thrillingly dramatic way with a song:

Webchita rivera’s interpretation of “when velma takes the stand” is widely revered for its unmatched power and authenticity.

Webwhen asked about the remarkable power and intent that carries across the stage in any of the dances from the rink, or “where you are” from kiss of the spider woman, rivera.

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