Chita Rivera Amazes
Chita Rivera, multitalented American actress, singer, and dancer began her career in the 1950s and quickly became one of the most acclaimed performers in the world of musical theater.
Rivera's career began on Broadway in the early 1950s, when she landed her first major role in the musical "Call Me Madam." She went on to star in several other Broadway productions, including "The Pajama Game," and "Chicago," for which she earned her first Tony Award nomination. She created the role of Anita in West Side Story and starred in that role on Broadway. In 1975, Rivera received her first Tony Award for her role in the musical "The Rink." Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Rivera continued to star in several Broadway productions, including "Kiss of the Spider Woman" and "The Visit." Rivera has also made appearances on television and in film. She has guest starred on shows such as "The Love Boat" and "The Muppet Show," and has appeared in films such as "Sweet Charity" and "The Rink."
Rivera received numerous awards and accolades for her work. In addition to her Tony Awards, she has received a Kennedy Center Honor, a Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the National Medal of Arts. In 2002 she was the first Latina woman to receive a Kennedy Center Honors, and in 2009 she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States.
Chita Rivera’s performances on Broadway and her work in film and television have left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. In this clip she displays the full range of her singing and dancing talents.