Chita Rivera's West Side Story

Season 43 Episode 4

The musical by Jerome Robbins, with music by Leonard Bernstein, made Chita Rivera a star.

Chita Rivera's fiery performance of the role Anita in the original Broadway cast of West Side Story made her a star. Rivera says a highlight of the experience was watching Leonard Bernstein and Jerome Robbins create the musical. In Chita Rivera: A Lot of Livin' to Do, Rivera performs a medley of her favorite songs from West Side Story, at a special concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

AIR DATE 11/6/15

Chita Rivera and Liza Minnelli in The Rink on Broadway

Chita Rivera and Liza Minnelli in The Rink on Broadway

Chita Rivera Guest Stars on Maurice Chevalier Special

Chita Rivera Guest Stars on Maurice Chevalier Special

Chita Rivera Sings "Carousel" by Jacques Brel

Chita Rivera Sings "Carousel" by Jacques Brel

Chita Rivera's West Side Story

Chita Rivera's West Side Story

Chita Rivera: "Nowadays" from Chicago the Musical

Chita Rivera: "Nowadays" from Chicago the Musical

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