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Chita Rivera Will Perform in Concert at 92nd Street Y
The two-time Tony Award winner will perform highlights from her groundbreaking Broadway career on June 25.
Two-time Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Chita Rivera will share songs and stories from her history-making performances in West Side Story, Bye Bye Birdie, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and more June 25 at the 92nd Street Y. Rivera is scheduled for two performances: 2 PM and 7:30 PM. For tickets, starting at $40, visit 92Y.org.
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Rivera won Tony Awards for her performances in
The Rink and
Kiss of the Spider Woman. She originated the role of Anita in the 1957 premiere of
West Side Story and has appeared in the Broadway productions of
Chicago, Bye Bye Birdie, Jerry's Girls, Merlin, Bajour, Can-Can, and
Nine, as well as her autobiographical show,
The Dancer's Life. Rivera originated the role of Claire Zachanassian in the Kander-Ebb-McNally musical
The Visit, which premiered on Broadway in 2015. She was awarded The Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama in 2009.
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