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
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  • Claire Zachanassian
The Visit
Williamstown Theatre Festival Production; 2014
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  • Claire Zachanassian
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Broadway Revival; 2012
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  • The Princess Puffer/Miss Angela Prysock
The Visit
Benefit Concert; 2011
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  • Claire Zachanassian
The Visit
Signature Theatre Production; 2008
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  • Claire Zachanassian
Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life
National Tour; 2006
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  • Herself
Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life
Original Broadway Production; 2005
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  • Herself
The Visit
Original Off-Broadway Production; 2004
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  • Claire Zachanassian
Nine
Roundabout Revival; 2003
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  • Liliane La Fleur
Chicago
Film Version; 2002
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  • Nickie
The Visit
World Premiere; 2001
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  • Claire Zachanassian
Chicago
London Revival; 1997
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  • Roxie Hart (replacement: Aug 16, 1999 - Oct 9, 1999)
Chicago
2nd National Tour; 1997
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  • Roxie Hart (replacement: Feb 2, 1999)
Sweet Charity
Lincoln Center Concert; 1998
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  • Charity Hope Valentine
Dear World
Workshop; 1998
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  • Countess Aurelia
Kiss of the Spider Woman
National Tour; 1994
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  • Aurora/Spider Woman
Kiss of the Spider Woman
Original Broadway Production; 1993
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  • Spider Woman / Aurora
Kiss of the Spider Woman
London Production; 1992
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  • Spider Woman/Aurora
Kiss of the Spider Woman
World Premiere; 1992
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  • Aurora / Spider Woman
Hello, Dolly!
London Concert; 1990
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  • Performer
Can-Can
International Tour; 1988
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  • La Mome Pistache
Jerry's Girls
Original Broadway Production; 1985
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  • Performer
Chicago
Harrah's Marina Production; 1985
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  • Roxie Hart
The Rink
Original Broadway Production; 1984
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  • Anna
Anything Goes
St. Louis MUNY Production; 1982
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  • Reno Sweeney
Bring Back Birdie
Original Broadway Production; 1981
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  • Rose
Chicago
National Tour; 1977
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  • Velma Kelly (replacement: Apr 4, 1978 - Aug 5, 1978)
Chicago
Original Broadway Production; 1975
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  • Velma Kelly
Kiss Me, Kate
North Shore Music Theatre Production; 1974
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  • Lilli Vanessi/Katharine
Sondheim: A Musical Tribute
Broadway Concert; 1973
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  • Cast Member
Zorba
Music Fair Circuit Production; 1970
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  • Leader
Zorbá
National Tour; 1969
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  • Leader
1491
Closed on the road; 1969
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  • Beatriz
Sweet Charity
National Tour; 1967
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  • Charity
The Threepenny Opera
Mineola Theatre Production; 1966
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  • Jenny
Bajour
Original Broadway Production; 1964
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  • Anyanka
Zenda
Closed on the road; 1963
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  • Athena Constantine
Bye Bye Birdie
London Production; 1961
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  • Rose Grant
Bye Bye Birdie
Original Broadway Production; 1960
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  • Rose Grant
West Side Story
London Production; 1958
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  • Anita
West Side Story
Original Broadway Production; 1957
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  • Anita
Shinbone Alley
Original Broadway Production; 1957
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  • mehitabel (standby)
Mr. Wonderful
Original Broadway Production; 1956
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  • Rita Romano
Seventh Heaven
Original Broadway Production; 1955
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  • Fifi
Can-Can
Original Broadway Production; 1953
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  • Dancer (replacement: ?)
Call Me Madam
National Tour; 1952
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  • Principal Dancer
  • Dancer
Anything Goes
Paper Mill Playhouse Production; 2000
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  • Reno Sweeney
Pippin
Television Production; 1981
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  • Fastrada

Commercial Audio

Performance

The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Broadway Revival Cast; 2012
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  • The Princess Puffer/Miss Angela Prysock
Chicago
Soundtrack; 2003
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  • Nickie
Kiss of the Spider Woman
Original London Cast; 1992
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  • Spider Woman/Aurora
The Rink
Original Broadway Cast; 1984
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  • Anna
Bring Back Birdie
Original Cast; 1981
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  • Cast
Chicago
Original Broadway Cast; 1975
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  • Velma Kelly
Sondheim: A Musical Tribute
Original Broadway Cast; 1973
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  • Cast
Sweet Charity
Soundtrack; 1969
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  • Nickie
Bajour
Original Broadway Cast; 1964
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  • Anyanka
Zenda
Pre-Broadway Cast; 1963
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  • Athena Constantine
Bye Bye Birdie
Original London Cast; 1961
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  • Rose Grant
Bye Bye Birdie
Original Broadway Cast; 1960
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  • Rose Grant
West Side Story
Original Broadway Cast; 1957
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  • Anita
Mr. Wonderful
Original Broadway Cast; 1956
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  • Rita Romano
Seventh Heaven
Original Broadway Cast; 1955
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  • Fifi

Private Audio

Performance

Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life
Original Broadway Cast with Dick van Dyke; 2006
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  • Cast
Chicago
Rough Cut; 2002
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  • Nickie
The Visit
World Premiere Cast; 2001
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  • Claire Zachanassian
Chicago
London Replacement Cast; 1999
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  • Roxie Hart
Kiss of the Spider Woman
Tour Cast in Los Angeles; 1996
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  • Aurora/Spider Woman
Kiss of the Spider Woman
Rehearsal Reading; 1992
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  • Aurora/Spider Woman
Kiss of the Spider Woman
Original London Cast; 1992
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  • Cast
Kiss of the Spider Woman
Original London Cast; 1992
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  • Cast
Hello, Dolly!
London Benefit Cast; 1990
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  • Performer
Can-Can
Original Cast; 1988
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  • La Mome Pistache
Jerry's Girls
Original Cast; 1985
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  • Cast
Merlin
Original Cast; 1983
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  • Cast
Chicago
Original Broadway Cast w. Liza Minnelli; 1975
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  • Velma Kelly
Chicago
Original Broadway Cast w. Liza Minnelli; 1975
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  • Velma Kelly
Chicago
Pre-Broadway Cast (Excerpts); 1975
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  • Velma Kelly
Chicago
Original Broadway Cast (Opening Night); 1975
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  • Velma Kelly
Chicago
Original Broadway Cast; 1975
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  • Velma Kelly
Chicago
Pre-Broadway Cast (Complete); 1975
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  • Velma Kelly
Chicago
Original Broadway Cast w. Liza Minnelli (Soundboard); 1975
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  • Velma Kelly
Sondheim: A Musical Tribute
Original Broadway Cast; 1973
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  • Cast Member
1491
Los Angeles Cast (Songs Only); 1969
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  • Beatriz
1491
Los Angeles Cast; 1969
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  • Beatriz

Commercial Video

Performance

Chicago
Home Video; 2002
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  • Nickie

Private Video

Performance

Chicago
Harrah's Marina Cast; 1985
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  • Roxie Hart

Archival Video

Performance

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

Notes

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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