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Women in Theatre: Chita Rivera

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Channel: CUNY TV · 2011 · Entertainment

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Taped:  10/02/2003.  In her nearly fifty-year stage career, Chita Rivera originated some of the best-loved roles in musical theatre, including Anita in "West Side Story" and Velma Kelly in "Chicago." She discusses her long and successful career, revivals of shows she once starred in, and playing a femme fatale in "Kiss of the Spider Woman."  The acclaimed television series 'Women in Theatre' provides a unique look into the lives of some of the gifted women who create and sustain theatre in the United States -- with major directors, designers, actors, lyricists, composers and producers -- conducted by Linda Winer, theatre critic for Newsday. The series' theme song is "The Glamorous Life" from 'A Little Night Music' by Stephen Sondheim, performed by Alex Rybeck, noted pianist and music director.  Watch more at http://www.tv.cuny.edu/series/womenintheatre

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