Chita Rivera: A Lot of Livin’ to Do
Season 43 Episode 4 | 53m 14sVideo has Closed Captions
A legend's career retrospective, with new interviews, performance footage, and more.
A retrospective of Broadway legend Chita Rivera's career. Luminaries Dick Van Dyke, John Kander, Carol Lawrence, Ben Vereen, and others pay tribute to the dynamic singer, dancer, and actress. Anita in “West Side Story,” Rosie in “Bye Bye Birdie,” Velma in “Chicago,” — these are just some of the iconic roles created by the two-time Tony Award winner. Also see her newly filmed concert repertoire.
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Chita Rivera: A Lot of Livin’ to Do
Season 43 Episode 4 | 53m 14sVideo has Closed Captions
A retrospective of Broadway legend Chita Rivera's career. Luminaries Dick Van Dyke, John Kander, Carol Lawrence, Ben Vereen, and others pay tribute to the dynamic singer, dancer, and actress. Anita in “West Side Story,” Rosie in “Bye Bye Birdie,” Velma in “Chicago,” — these are just some of the iconic roles created by the two-time Tony Award winner. Also see her newly filmed concert repertoire.
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Preview: S43 Ep4 | 1m 30s | A legend's career retrospective, with new interviews, performance footage, and more. (1m 30s)
Chita Rivera and Liza Minnelli in The Rink on Broadway
Clip: S43 Ep4 | Chita Rivera sings songs from The Rink, a Kander & Ebb musical co-starring Liza Minnelli.
Chita Rivera Guest Stars on Maurice Chevalier Special
Clip: S43 Ep4 | 1m 42s | Chita Rivera: A Lot of Livin' to Do includes Rivera's appearance on Chevalier's special. (1m 42s)
Chita Rivera: "Nowadays" from Chicago the Musical
Clip: S43 Ep4 | Chita Rivera performs "Nowadays" in homage to her Chicago co-star and friend, Gwen Verdon.
Chita Rivera Sings "Carousel" by Jacques Brel
Clip: S43 Ep4 | 5m 27s | Chita Rivera sings "Carousel" from Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris. (5m 27s)
Chita Rivera's West Side Story
Clip: S43 Ep4 | 1m 37s | The musical by Jerome Robbins, with music by Leonard Bernstein, made Chita Rivera a star. (1m 37s)
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