DeBose and Rivera both had impactful roles in different versions of "West Side Story," with the former getting emotional as ...

Moreno and DeBose both portrayed Anita on screen, but Rivera, who died Tuesday, originated the role on stage. Chita is Chita ...

During PBS' annual A Capitol Fourth special, Chita Rivera and Cynthia Erivo took to the stage to honor the 65th anniversary of West Side Story. Rivera, the legendary Tony Award winner and one of ...

Oscars 'In Memoriam' pays tribute to Carl Weathers, Chita Rivera, Michael Gambon, and more Ariana DeBose tears up over West Side Story star Chita Rivera's death: 'Because she was, I am' Rita ...

Ariana DeBose tears up over West Side Story star Chita Rivera's death: 'Because she was, I am' Rita Moreno and Ariana DeBose pay tribute to Chita Rivera, West Side Story's original Anita Ariana ...

Then there was Gwen Verdon and Chita Rivera in "Chicago ... Of all the performers who have played roles in "West Side Story," Rivera might have the most long-standing influence.

Chita’s first appearance (age 17) was as a principal dancer in Call Me Madam. Her electric performance as Anita in the original Broadway premiere of West Side Story brought her stardom ...

Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life is a magical tour ... of her most stunning and legendary Broadway performances—from West Side Story to Chicago to Kiss of the Spider Woman.

The legendary Chita Rivera is best known for creating the roles of Anita in West Side Story, Rosie in Bye, Bye Birdie and Velma Kelly in Chicago. She has won two Tony Awards for Best Actress (Kiss ...

Broadway legend Chita Rivera, whose illustrious career spanned ... when she starred as Anita in the original production of "West Side Story," and she continued to grace the Broadway stage into ...