Chito Rivera: The Maestro Who Transforms Lives Through Melody

In her new memoir, chita rivera says she could never relate to the song “i’m still here,” stephen sondheim’s beloved ode to persevering despite the odds.

These videos illustrate why.

Now 90, rivera remembers west side story from the beginning:

Webthe dancer chita rivera, who “ dazzled audiences for nearly seven decades as a puerto rican lodestar of the american musical theater,” has died at 91.

An admirer once said chita rivera had “the fastest feet on broadway. ”.

A memoir, rivera recounts her career originating roles in major broadway shows.

Webher new, eponymous memoir chita — written with patrick pacheco — dances through the patterns of her brilliant career.

Webbroadway legend chita rivera dances through her life in a new memoir.

Webone photograph, taken by actor and choreographer leo kharibian, that captures rivera's energy in the role hangs in a manhattan saloon owned by another.

Webbroadway legend chita rivera dances through her life in a new memoir.

Webone photograph, taken by actor and choreographer leo kharibian, that captures rivera's energy in the role hangs in a manhattan saloon owned by another.

Webnew york (ap) — chita rivera, the dynamic dancer, singer and actress who garnered 10 tony nominations, winning twice, in a long broadway career that.

A memoir, rivera recounts her career originating roles in major broadway shows.

At age 90, she’s a legendary.