Chita Rivera

Personal Info

Birth Date: January 23, 1933
Birth Location: Washington, D.C.
Death Date: January 30, 2024
Death Location: New York City, New York, USA
Cause of Death: Natural causes

Stage & Film

Performance

The Visit
Original Broadway Production (2015)
...
  • Claire Zachanassian
The Visit
Williamstown Theatre Festival Production (2014)
...
  • Claire Zachanassian
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Broadway Revival (2012)
...
  • The Princess Puffer/Miss Angela Prysock
The Visit
Benefit Concert (2011)
...
  • Claire Zachanassian
The Visit
Signature Theatre Production (2008)
...
  • Claire Zachanassian
Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life
National Tour (2006)
...
  • Herself
Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life
Original Broadway Production (2005)
...
  • Herself
The Visit
Original Off-Broadway Production (2004) [This production was cancelled. It never opened and plans have been shelved.]
...
  • Claire Zachanassian
Nine
Roundabout Revival (2003)
...
  • Liliane La Fleur
Chicago
Film Version (2002)
...
  • Nickie
The Visit
World Premiere (2001)
...
  • Claire Zachanassian
Casper
Regional Tour (2001)
...
  • Magdalena Monteverde
Anything Goes
Paper Mill Playhouse Production (2000)
...
  • Reno Sweeney
Chicago
London Revival (1997)
...
  • Roxie Hart (replacement: Aug 16, 1999 - Oct 9, 1999)
Chicago
2nd National Tour (1997)
...
  • Roxie Hart (replacement: Feb 2, 1999)
Sweet Charity
Lincoln Center Concert (1998)
...
  • Charity Hope Valentine
  • Nickie
Dear World
Workshop (1998)
...
  • Countess Aurelia
Kiss of the Spider Woman
National Tour (1994)
...
  • Aurora/Spider Woman
Kiss of the Spider Woman
Original Broadway Production (1993)
...
  • Spider Woman / Aurora
Kiss of the Spider Woman
London Production (1992)
...
  • Spider Woman/Aurora
Kiss of the Spider Woman
World Premiere (1992)
...
  • Aurora / Spider Woman
Hello, Dolly!
London Concert (1990)
...
  • Performer
Can-Can
International Tour (1988)
...
  • La Mome Pistache
Jerry's Girls
Original Broadway Production (1985)
...
  • Performer
Chicago
Harrah's Marina Production (1985)
...
  • Roxie Hart
The Rink
Original Broadway Production (1984)
...
  • Anna
Merlin
Original Broadway Production (1983)
...
  • The Queen
Anything Goes
St. Louis MUNY Production (1982)
...
  • Reno Sweeney
Pippin
Television Production (1981)
...
  • Fastrada
Bring Back Birdie
Original Broadway Production (1981)
...
  • Rose
Bye Bye Birdie
Regional Tour (1980)
...
  • Rose Alvarez
Chicago
National Tour (1977)
...
  • Velma Kelly (replacement: Apr 4, 1978 - Aug 5, 1978)
Mr. Words
Concert Performance (1975)
...
  • Featured Performer
Chicago
Original Broadway Production (1975)
...
  • Velma Kelly
Kiss Me, Kate
North Shore Music Theatre Production (1974)
...
  • Lilli Vanessi/Katharine
Sondheim: A Musical Tribute
Broadway Concert (1973)
...
  • Cast Member
Anything Goes
Regional Tour (1972)
...
  • Reno Sweeney
Zorba
Music Fair Circuit Production (1970)
...
  • Leader
Zorbá
National Tour (1969)
...
  • Leader
1491
Closed on the road (1969)
...
  • Beatriz
Sweet Charity
Film Version (1969)
...
  • Nickie
Sweet Charity
National Tour (1967)
...
  • Charity
Sweet Charity
Summer Stock Tour (1967)
...
  • Charity Hope Valentine
The Threepenny Opera
Mineola Theatre Production (1966)
...
  • Jenny
Bajour
Original Broadway Production (1964)
...
  • Anyanka
Zenda
Closed on the road (1963)
...
  • Athena Constantine
Bye Bye Birdie
London Production (1961)
...
  • Rose Grant
Bye Bye Birdie
Original Broadway Production (1960)
...
  • Rose Grant
West Side Story
London Production (1958)
...
  • Anita
West Side Story
Original Broadway Production (1957)
...
  • Anita
Shinbone Alley
Original Broadway Production (1957)
...
  • mehitabel (standby)
Mr. Wonderful
Original Broadway Production (1956)
...
  • Rita Romano
Seventh Heaven
Original Broadway Production (1955)
...
  • Fifi
Shoestring Revue
Original Off-Broadway Production (1955)
...
  • Performer
Can-Can
Original Broadway Production (1953)
...
  • Dancer (replacement: ?)
Call Me Madam
National Tour (1952)
...
  • Principal Dancer
  • Dancer

Commercial Audio

Performance

The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Broadway Revival Cast (2012)
...
  • The Princess Puffer/Miss Angela Prysock
Chicago
Soundtrack (2003)
...
  • Nickie
Kiss of the Spider Woman
Original London Cast (1992)
...
  • Spider Woman/Aurora
The Rink
Original Broadway Cast (1984)
...
  • Anna
The Rink
Original Broadway Cast (1984)
...
  • Content not available right now
Bring Back Birdie
Original Cast (1981)
...
  • Cast
Chicago
Original Broadway Cast (1975)
...
  • Velma Kelly
Sondheim: A Musical Tribute
Original Broadway Cast (1973)
...
  • Cast
Sweet Charity
Soundtrack (1969)
...
  • Nickie
Bajour
Original Broadway Cast (1964)
...
  • Anyanka
Zenda
Pre-Broadway Cast (1963)
...
  • Athena Constantine
Bye Bye Birdie
Original London Cast (1961)
...
  • Rose Grant
Bye Bye Birdie
Original Broadway Cast (1960)
...
  • Rose Grant
West Side Story
Original Broadway Cast (1957)
...
  • Anita
West Side Story
Original Broadway Cast (1957)
...
  • Content not available right now
Mr. Wonderful
Original Broadway Cast (1956)
...
  • Rita Romano
Mr. Wonderful
Original Broadway Cast (1956)
...
  • Content not available right now
Seventh Heaven
Original Broadway Cast (1955)
...
  • Fifi

Private Audio

Performance

Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life
Original Broadway Cast with Dick van Dyke (2006)
...
  • Cast
Chicago
Rough Cut (2002)
...
  • Nickie
The Visit
World Premiere Cast (2001)
...
  • Claire Zachanassian
Chicago
London Replacement Cast (1999)
...
  • Roxie Hart
Kiss of the Spider Woman
Tour Cast in Los Angeles (1996)
...
  • Aurora/Spider Woman
Kiss of the Spider Woman
Original London Cast (1992)
...
  • Cast
Kiss of the Spider Woman
Original London Cast (1992)
...
  • Cast
Kiss of the Spider Woman
Rehearsal Reading (1992)
...
  • Aurora/Spider Woman
Hello, Dolly!
London Benefit Cast (1990)
...
  • Performer
Can-Can
Original Cast (1988)
...
  • La Mome Pistache
Jerry's Girls
Original Cast (1985)
...
  • Cast
The Rink
Original Cast (1984)
...
  • Anna
Merlin
Original Cast (1983)
...
  • Cast
Bring Back Birdie
Original Broadway Cast (Previews) (1981)
...
  • Rose
Bring Back Birdie
Original Broadway Cast (Early Preview) (1981)
...
  • Rose
Chicago
Original Broadway Cast w. Liza Minnelli (1975)
...
  • Velma Kelly
Chicago
Original Broadway Cast w. Liza Minnelli (1975)
...
  • Velma Kelly
Chicago
Original Broadway Cast w. Liza Minnelli (Soundboard) (1975)
...
  • Velma Kelly
Chicago
Original Broadway Cast (Opening Night) (1975)
...
  • Velma Kelly
Chicago
Pre-Broadway Cast (Excerpts) (1975)
...
  • Velma Kelly
Chicago
Pre-Broadway Cast (Complete) (1975)
...
  • Velma Kelly
Chicago
Original Broadway Cast (1975)
...
  • Velma Kelly
Sondheim: A Musical Tribute
Original Broadway Cast (1973)
...
  • Cast Member
Sondheim: A Musical Tribute
Original Broadway Cast (1973)
...
  • Content not available right now
1491
Los Angeles Cast (Songs Only) (1969)
...
  • Beatriz
1491
Los Angeles Cast (1969)
...
  • Beatriz
1491
Los Angeles Cast (1969)
...
  • Content not available right now
1491
Los Angeles Cast (Songs Only) (1969)
...
  • Content not available right now

Commercial Video

Performance

Chicago
Home Video (2002)
...
  • Nickie

Private Video

Performance

Chicago
Harrah's Marina Cast (1985)
...
  • Roxie Hart

Archival Video

Performance

The Visit
World Premiere Cast (TOFT video) (2001)
...
  • Claire Zachanassian

Notes

No notes listed.

Photos & Headshots

Personal Info

Birth Date: January 23, 1933
Birth Location: Washington, D.C.
Death Date: January 30, 2024
Death Location: New York City, New York, USA
Cause of Death: Natural causes

Other Names

  • Conchita Del Rivero

Marriage & Family

Spouses/Partners

  • Tony Mordente (Husband)
    1957 - 1966; 1 child
    Relationship ended due to divorce

Family