By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept

News Junction

Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
  • Home
  • World News
    World NewsShow More
    Kurdish PKK to disband, potentially ending decades of conflict in Turkiye | News
    Kurdish PKK to disband, potentially ending decades of conflict in Turkiye | News
    May 12, 2025
    Trump announces gesture of ‘good faith’ by Hamas — RT World News
    Trump announces gesture of ‘good faith’ by Hamas — RT World News
    May 12, 2025
    Asia markets live: Stocks rise
    Asia markets live: Stocks rise
    May 12, 2025
    Hamas says last living American hostage in Gaza will be released in truce efforts – National
    Hamas says last living American hostage in Gaza will be released in truce efforts – National
    May 12, 2025
    At long last, South Seattle celebrates a ‘crown jewel’ high school
    At long last, South Seattle celebrates a ‘crown jewel’ high school
    May 12, 2025
  • Business
    BusinessShow More
    Ukraine blows up bridges to consolidate its positions in Russia
    Ukraine blows up bridges to consolidate its positions in Russia
    August 18, 2024
    Commentary: AI phones from Google and Apple will erode trust in everything
    Commentary: AI phones from Google and Apple will erode trust in everything
    August 18, 2024
    The most famous Indian Dishes – Insights Success
    The most famous Indian Dishes – Insights Success
    August 18, 2024
    Life on the road as a female long rides cyclist
    Life on the road as a female long rides cyclist
    August 18, 2024
    UK inflation rises to 2.2%
    UK inflation rises to 2.2%
    August 18, 2024
  • Cryptocurrency
    CryptocurrencyShow More
    Zcash (ZEC) Tops Key Supply Zone. What Next for the Privacy-Focused Token?
    Zcash (ZEC) Tops Key Supply Zone. What Next for the Privacy-Focused Token?
    May 12, 2025
    BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, ADA, DOGE, PI, LEO, LINK
    BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, ADA, DOGE, PI, LEO, LINK
    May 12, 2025
    Ethereum chart pattern supports ‘moon shot’ rally to new price highs if confirmed — Trader
    Ethereum chart pattern supports ‘moon shot’ rally to new price highs if confirmed — Trader
    May 12, 2025
    Lido DAO initiates emergency vote to swap compromised oracle
    Lido DAO initiates emergency vote to swap compromised oracle
    May 12, 2025
    White House claims ‘substantial progress’ on China trade deal
    White House claims ‘substantial progress’ on China trade deal
    May 12, 2025
  • Technology
    TechnologyShow More
    How to Improve Your Spotify Recommendations
    How to Improve Your Spotify Recommendations
    August 18, 2024
    X says it’s closing operations in Brazil
    X says it’s closing operations in Brazil
    August 18, 2024
    Supermoon set to rise: Top tips for amateur photographers | Science & Tech News
    Supermoon set to rise: Top tips for amateur photographers | Science & Tech News
    August 18, 2024
    Scientists Want to See Videos of Your Cat for a New Study
    Scientists Want to See Videos of Your Cat for a New Study
    August 18, 2024
    OpenAI’s new voice mode let me talk with my phone, not to it
    OpenAI’s new voice mode let me talk with my phone, not to it
    August 18, 2024
  • Entertainment
  • Sports News
  • People
  • Trend
Reading: Chita Rivera dead at 91: Tony-winning Broadway star famous for roles in West Side Story and Guys and Dolls passes away
Share
Font ResizerAa

News Junction

  • World News
  • Business
  • Technology
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Trend
  • Entertainment
Search
  • Recent Headlines in Entertainment, World News, and Cryptocurrency – NewsJunction
  • World News
  • Business
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Sports News
  • People
  • Trend
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
News Junction > Blog > Entertainment > Chita Rivera dead at 91: Tony-winning Broadway star famous for roles in West Side Story and Guys and Dolls passes away
Chita Rivera dead at 91: Tony-winning Broadway star famous for roles in West Side Story and Guys and Dolls passes away
Entertainment

Chita Rivera dead at 91: Tony-winning Broadway star famous for roles in West Side Story and Guys and Dolls passes away

Published January 31, 2024
Share
4 Min Read
SHARE

By Sarah Sotoodeh For Dailymail.com

Published: 14:41 EST, 30 January 2024 | Updated: 15:20 EST, 30 January 2024

Chita Rivera has died at the age of 91. 

The Tony-winning actress had a long list of Broadway credits to her name spanning over seven decades, and was a recipient of the prestigious Kennedy Center Honor.

There is currently no cause of death at this time, but her friend Merle Frimark confirmed the sad news of her passing in a statement on Tuesday. 

‘It is with immense personal sorrow that I announce the death of the beloved Broadway icon Chita Rivera. My dear friend of over 40 years was 91,’ Frimark said. 

Born Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero Anderson in 1933 – the American star was professionally known as Chita Rivera, who originated roles in Broadway musicals including Anita in West Side Story, Velma Kelly in Chicago, and the title role in Kiss of the Spider Woman. 

Chita Rivera dead at 91: Tony-winning Broadway icon famous for roles in West Side Story and Guys and Dolls passes away (Pictured above in 2022) 

Rivera reached true Broadways star status when she was cast as Anita in West Side Story in 1957

Rivera reached true Broadways star status when she was cast as Anita in West Side Story in 1957

Thanks to her involvement in such iconic musicals, Rivera ended up with an incredible ten Tony Award nominees to her name, winning three, including one for Lifetime Achievement. 

In August 2009, she became the first Latina and the first Latino American to receive a Kennedy Center Honor and received a Presidential Medal of Freedom from Barack Obama. 

Rivera’s career began by change in 1951, when she reportedly accompanied a friend to the audition for the touring company of Call Me Madam starring Elaine Stritch, but ended up landing the role herself. 

Cleary written in the stars, Rivera then seemed to effortlessly glide through a number of other Broadway productions – including Guys and Dolls, Can-Can, Mr. Wonderful starring Sammy Davis, Jr., and Seventh Heaven. 

Chita Rivera is pictured just last May at the BroadwayWorld.com 20th Birthday Concert & Celebration at Sony Hall in New York City

Chita Rivera is pictured just last May at the BroadwayWorld.com 20th Birthday Concert & Celebration at Sony Hall in New York City

Rivera is pictured alongside Shirley MacLaine and Liza Minnelli in 1984

Rivera is pictured alongside Shirley MacLaine and Liza Minnelli in 1984

But she reached true Broadways star status when she was cast as Anita in West Side Story – the classic musical conceived by Jerome Robbins with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. 

Outside of theatre, Rivera appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show several times, and was a guest on The Judy Garland Show. 

She starred notably in Sweet Charity directed by Bob Fosse, playing the role of Nickie in the movie version with Shirley MacLaine in 1969. 

Rivera also enjoyed a career in music, after legendary music producer Norman Petty approached her to record with him. 

She released her first single in 1965 on the Dot Records label, and another the following year. 

The star was set to release a full album of Buddy Holly cover songs backed by The Fireballs, but the project did not see the light of day. 

Share or comment on this article:
Chita Rivera dead at 91: Tony-winning Broadway star famous for roles in West Side Story and Guys and Dolls passes away

#Chita #Rivera #dead #Tonywinning #Broadway #star #famous #roles #West #Side #Story #Guys #Dolls #passes

TAGGED:BroadwayChicagoChitadailymailDeaddollsfamousguysObamapassesRiverarolesSideStarStoryTonywinningtvshowbizWestWest Side Story
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Whatsapp Whatsapp LinkedIn Email Copy Link Print
Share
What do you think?
Love0
Sad0
Happy0
Sleepy0
Angry0
Dead0
Wink0
Previous Article Deadly attack on U.S. troops in Jordan highlights Middle East mission Deadly attack on U.S. troops in Jordan highlights Middle East mission
Next Article Fintech Ramp acquires another AI-powered startup Fintech Ramp acquires another AI-powered startup
- Advertisement -

Latest Post

Kurdish PKK to disband, potentially ending decades of conflict in Turkiye | News
Kurdish PKK to disband, potentially ending decades of conflict in Turkiye | News
World News
Zcash (ZEC) Tops Key Supply Zone. What Next for the Privacy-Focused Token?
Zcash (ZEC) Tops Key Supply Zone. What Next for the Privacy-Focused Token?
Cryptocurrency
Trump announces gesture of ‘good faith’ by Hamas — RT World News
Trump announces gesture of ‘good faith’ by Hamas — RT World News
World News
BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, ADA, DOGE, PI, LEO, LINK
BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, ADA, DOGE, PI, LEO, LINK
Cryptocurrency
Ethereum chart pattern supports ‘moon shot’ rally to new price highs if confirmed — Trader
Ethereum chart pattern supports ‘moon shot’ rally to new price highs if confirmed — Trader
Cryptocurrency
Asia markets live: Stocks rise
Asia markets live: Stocks rise
World News
- Advertisement -

You Might Also Like

Maya Jama sets pulses racing in a sexy black latex dress as she shares MORE snaps from her wild 30th birthday celebrations
Entertainment

Maya Jama sets pulses racing in a sexy black latex dress as she shares MORE snaps from her wild 30th birthday celebrations

August 16, 2024
Josie Gibson shares a cryptic message about ‘liars and cheats’… one week after revealing she is in love with her mystery new boyfriend
Entertainment

Josie Gibson shares a cryptic message about ‘liars and cheats’… one week after revealing she is in love with her mystery new boyfriend

August 17, 2023
Kanye West’s ‘wife’ Bianca Censori readjusts her cleavage during romantic outing in Florence… after riling up Italians with her racy outfit
Entertainment

Kanye West’s ‘wife’ Bianca Censori readjusts her cleavage during romantic outing in Florence… after riling up Italians with her racy outfit

August 11, 2023
Why Brody Jenner Says He Wants to be “Opposite” of Dad Caitlyn Jenner
Entertainment

Why Brody Jenner Says He Wants to be “Opposite” of Dad Caitlyn Jenner

August 12, 2023

About Us

NEWS JUNCTION (NewsJunction.xyz) Your trusted destination for global news. Stay informed with our timely and accurate reporting on diverse topics, including politics, technology, science, entertainment, sports, and more. Count on us for unbiased and reliable updates at your fingertips.

Quick Link

  • About
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Contact

Top Categories

  • World News
  • Business
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Sports News
  • Trend
  • People

Subscribe

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

    © 2023 News Junction.
    • Blog
    • Advertise
    • Contact
    Welcome Back!

    Sign in to your account

    Username or Email Address
    Password

    Lost your password?