Broadway legend Chita Rivera
The original star of such musicals as "West Side Story," "Bye Bye Birdie," "Chicago" and "Kiss of the Spider Woman," theater legend Chita Rivera, now 90 and author of "Chita: A Memoir," talks with correspondent Mo Rocca about her long career; some of the men in her life; and what it takes to succeed on Broadway.
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What a talent! I am sad that she is gone. A True Broadway legend will be missed! Thank you, Chita!
She is a national treasure ❤❤❤❤. Engraved in our Broadway history. It's not Broadway without a scene of her
A true legend! You can't take your eyes off of her when performing. One of the greatest Broadway performers. Thank you and RIP Ms. Rivera. ❤❤
@ilahildasissac1943
6 ай бұрын
A true trailblazer in the arts! RIP!
I'm so glad Mo Rocca got to meet her. Great interview and segment. Rest in peace, Ms. Rivera.
A national treasure. Rest in Peace, Chita, Broadway Legend, Pride of Puerto Rican Americans everywhere!
Chita’s memoir is quite good. One of the better memoirs by a celebrity. RIP Chita and thanks for bringing us so much joy.
No one better. I saw her in Spiderwoman multiple times. She is beyond iconic!
Chita Rivera RIP.🌺 Beautiful singer, dancer and actress.
I had the distinct privilege of seeing Ms. Rivera and Gwen Vernon in the original production of Chicago on Broadway. Remarkably it was a school trip when I was in junior high school. I was mesmerized watching those two legends. I feel blessed that I got to see them and I still can picture them on the stage.
@vortiz3351
Жыл бұрын
Wow! What an extraordinary memory! I can’t even begin to imagine seeing them live together!
@tomgallowitz
6 ай бұрын
Wow, you saw the first triple threats of Broadway together, wish I was alive then
OMG... love her... her zest... her personality... and her talent!!! and Always a Gypsy!!! A humble Star!!!
Oh, I just love her!! How can you not? She is a star seed, a one of a kind. And she is so beautiful.🌷✨💙
RIP Icon, Treasure, Superstar and Broadway’s First Triple Threat
@tomgallowitz
6 ай бұрын
I would say both her and Gwen Verdon
Rest in Power, Chita Rivera 💟
Both seeing her on stage and backstage equally amazing. I’ll most definitely buy her book.
A legend through and through👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I love to hear Chita Rivera sing and perform.
I’m so sad. She was a legend!!!!😢😢😢
What a story! Her life would be a wonderful movie.
@susannpatton2893
Жыл бұрын
Exactly! I hope someone does it.
@RaymondHng
Жыл бұрын
@@susannpatton2893 Season 43 episode 4 of PBS' _Great Performances_ , "Chita Rivera: A Lot of Livin’ to Do" which aired on 11/6/2015 is that documentary.
@susannpatton2893
Жыл бұрын
@@RaymondHng Justin suggested a movie. Documentary about her is wonderful. A movie about her would be different from that - it would be another actress playing her
@susannpatton2893
Жыл бұрын
@@RaymondHng so why just call me out?
@RaymondHng
Жыл бұрын
@@susannpatton2893 That would be called a feature narrative film of her instead of a documentary film. Usually the screenplay of such a film would be an adaptation from a book as source material. Both you and the OP get notification of the reply when responding to you. Responding to the OP notifies only the OP of the reply.
Love Chita Rivera-always positive and upbeat. Her dancing in Sweet Charity, “Hey Big Spender” is fabulous
@marytheresejacksonlutz2533
6 ай бұрын
I agree!!!!
She is amazing!
Such an extraordinary lady...a life well achieved 👏👏👏
I must get this book now!!
@edglebennett6312
Жыл бұрын
Right? ME TOO!
@marytheresejacksonlutz2533
Жыл бұрын
Me too!!!
@kallen868
Жыл бұрын
It's great!
I had the greatest pleasure watching this Icon performance...TY♥️🎶
😍 she's still looking beautiful today as I can reflect and relate, let her career keep stepping upon a star.
so glad I spent time in her aura in the 1960's and have seen most of her shows/performances ever since ... thanks for the memories, and the experiemce of being around a stellar human being with fabulous talents and a keen sense of humor 🥰
Yeah baby keep dancing on clouds. We love u. U r our part of our Puerto Rican Pride
I have always loved her. She complimented me outside the Kiss of a Spider Woman theater and I have never forgotten how she looked and smiled at me. She was so humble and so kind! VIVA Chita!
Lovely LADY !!!! God bless her !!!!
i had a mini heart attack when i saw the thumbnail
@jonldn
Жыл бұрын
I know ! You weren’t alone!
@matthewdarnell3535
Жыл бұрын
Honey, I was not ready and thank god! Lol
She looks stunning and so beautiful!
Such a beautiful, talented woman, Ms. Chita. Loved Westside Story. So many talented dancers in the movie. The choreographer, absolute kudos. ❤
@marychipman9029
Жыл бұрын
She wasn't in the movie. She talks about that in the book, which is a great read. Go buy it!
Great Performer Missed RIP❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉
Wow, what a magnificent woman!
I love the heart, soul and finesse Mo puts into his interviews with these legends. He puts them instantly at ease with his gentle, respectful manner and intelligent questions. Such a lovely thing to see. Miss Rivera looks radiant by the way. What a class act! 😍😍🤩🤩
THE GREATEST!!!
Chita Rivera is really a sweet lady and a legend. Chita can also disco, she went to Studio 54 in March 1979. She really had a blast, and ended up returning the following weekend.
BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@johnyoung4923
Жыл бұрын
Brava.
Loved Chita!
I'm reading Chita's book now! I've met her twice. After Kiss of the Spiderwoman I felt like i'd been hit by a truck! Amazing woman!💖
Enjoy her very much.
An amazing interview with an exceptionally God gifted person!👏👏
And icon and legend
RIP Ms Rivera.
I was blessed and honored to have seen her perform in Can Can and then meet her afterwards.
Dear Jennifer Lopez. You don't or will have the extraordinary talent that of Chita. She is the standard of what it means to be a triple threat (singer, dancer and actor). I hope young Latina's are reading this. You don't have to be half naked or sleep with every guy or have everyone know your business to be famous.
Wow...Amazing Woman!!!
Just WOW....❤
❤😂muchas Felicidades y bendiciones celestiales Amada Chita Rivera.. Saludos.
Legend. Period.
Que honor❤
Rest in peace.
A delight.
Another one of those unique, one-of-a-kind individuals kissed by God and sent to teach us so many things. R.I.P beautiful Lady.
Excellent story
R.I.P. ❤
❤❤❤❤❤
Tonys 2024 hugs!❤
RIP!
Fun Fact before Chita, The Visit was supposed to star Angela Lansbury another legend
Rip chita
Met. Her in. Waikiki
With the proliferation older woman films...I would love to see one with Chita Rivera and Rita Moreno. Jane Fonda are you listening?!
@RaymondHng
Жыл бұрын
Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno, Lily Tomlin, and Sally Field were in _80 for Brady_ that was released two months ago.
@pmclaughlin4111
Жыл бұрын
Fonda has also been in Moving On with Tomlin and The Book Club with Candice Bergen, Diane Keaton, and Mary Steenburgen. Supposedly, Fonda has been a driving force in getting those movies greenlit.
She’s sprier than most folks a third her age.
RIP 👑💃🇵🇷🪦💐🕊
I'm an fan of hers besides Rita Moreno
OMG, I this was going to be about her passing
The original Velma.
this guy acts insulting.
I don't look sexy
She ! Forgot ! To Talk !! About ! HOW ! LIZA!! Saved !! CHICAGO! From ! Closing !! And ! Helpin ! HER ,! Sell ! HER !. FIRST! Nightclub Act ,!!; In The West Coast !!!;;🙄
RIP 🇵🇷 🏴 Queen