Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life (2005)

Music by Stephen Flaherty
Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
Directed by Graciela Daniele
Cast: Chita Rivera, Richard Amaro, Lloyd Culbreath, Malinda Farrington, Edgard Gallardo, Deidre Goodwin, Richard Montoya, Liana Ortiz

The show is divided into thematic sections during which "Chita" (Chita Rivera) shares anecdotes from her life. Members of the ensemble play the part of various figures in her life. ;Act I Chita remembers her father, a professional saxophonist who died when she was seven years old, playing "Perfidia" for her.

Theater

Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre · Broadway

Closed

February 19, 2006