Chita Rivera (Performer)

Chita Rivera

Performer

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Chita Rivera

Performer

Stage and screen star Chita Rivera passed away January 30 after a brief illness. She was 91. The news was confirmed by her family.

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Also Known As: Conchita Del Rivero, Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero
Born: Jan 23, 1933 in Washington, DC, USA
Death: Jan 30, 2024 in New York, New York, USA

Roles (30)

	The Visit Opened April 23, 2015	as Claire Zachanassian (Original)
	The Mystery of Edwin Drood Opened November 13, 2012	as The Princess Puffer/Miss Angela Prysock (Original)
	The Visit Opened November 30, 2011	as Claire Zachanassian (Original)
	Chance & Chemistry Opened October 26, 2009	Performer
	The 60th Annual Tony Awards - 2006 Opened June 11, 2006	as Participating Artist (Original)
	Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life Opened December 11, 2005	as Chita Rivera (Original)
	The 59th Annual Tony Awards - 2005 Opened June 05, 2005	as Participating Artist (Original)
	The 58th Annual Tony Awards - 2004 Opened June 06, 2004	as Participating Artist (Original)
	Nine Opened April 10, 2003	as Liliane La Fleur (Original)
	The 53rd Annual Tony Awards - 1999 Opened June 06, 1999	as Host / Presenter (Original)
	Angela Lansbury - A Celebration Opened November 17, 1996	Performer
	Kiss of the Spider Woman Opened May 03, 1993	as Spider Woman / Aurora (Original)
	The 40th Annual Tony Awards - 1986 Opened June 01, 1986	as Participating Artist (Original)
	Jerry's Girls Opened December 18, 1985	Performer
	The 39th Annual Tony Awards - 1985 Opened June 02, 1985	as Participating Artist (Original)
	The Rink Opened February 09, 1984	as Anna (Original)
	Merlin Opened February 13, 1983	as The Queen (Original)
	Bring Back Birdie Opened March 05, 1981	as Rose (Original)
	V.I.P. Night on Broadway Opened April 22, 1979	Performer
	Chicago Opened June 03, 1975	as Velma Kelly (Original)
	Sondheim: A Musical Tribute Opened March 11, 1973	Performer
	Bajour Opened November 23, 1964	as Anyanka (Original)
	Bye Bye Birdie Opened April 14, 1960	as Rose Grant (Original)
	West Side Story Opened September 26, 1957	as Anita (Original)
	Shinbone Alley Opened April 13, 1957	as mehitabel (Standby - Original)
	Mr. Wonderful Opened March 22, 1956	as Rita Romano (Original)
	Seventh Heaven Opened May 26, 1955	as Fifi (Original)
	Can-Can Opened May 07, 1953	as Dancer (Replacement)
	Guys and Dolls Opened November 24, 1950	as Dancer (Replacement)

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Awards

Drama Desk Award
2015	Outstanding Actress in a Musical	The Visit	Nominee
2003	Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical	Nine	Nominee
1993	Outstanding Actress in a Musical	Kiss of the Spider Woman	Winner
1984	Outstanding Actress in a Musical	The Rink	Winner
1981	Outstanding Actress in a Musical	Bring Back Birdie	Nominee

Drama League
2015	Distinguished Performance	The Visit	Winner

Outer Critics Circle
2015	Outstanding Actress in a Musical	The Visit	Nominee
2003	Outstanding Actress in a Musical	Nine	Nominee
1994	Outstanding Actress in a Musical	Kiss of the Spider Woman	Winner

Theatre World Awards
2015	John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement		Winner

Tony Award
2018	Lifetime Achievement Award		Winner
2015	Best Actress in a Musical	The Visit	Nominee
2006	Best Actress in a Musical	Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life	Nominee
2003	Best Featured Actress in a Musical	Nine	Nominee
1993	Best Actress in a Musical	Kiss of the Spider Woman	Winner
1986	Best Actress in a Musical	Jerry's Girls	Nominee
1984	Best Actress in a Musical	The Rink	Winner
1983	Best Actress in a Musical	Merlin	Nominee
1981	Best Actress in a Musical	Bring Back Birdie	Nominee
1976	Best Actress in a Musical	Chicago	Nominee
1961	Best Featured Actress in a Musical	Bye Bye Birdie	Nominee

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Chita Rivera

Performer

Chita Rivera

Performer

Roles (30)

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Inside the Playbill: Chita Rivera (Performer)

Awards