One of the musical theater's most durable personalities, Chita Rivera is revered as an actress, singer, and dancer. Her first major role was as Anita in West Side Story (1957). Other Broadway credits include Bye Bye Birdie (1960), Chicago...

Chita Rivera (born Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero on January 23, 1933 in Washington, D.C.) is a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical actress dancer, and singer best known for her musical theater roles. Rivera who is of Puerto Rican heritage, is the...

Rita Charleston Philadelphia Tribune, The 09-01-1995 Chita Rivera back with hit play. Almost before she could walk, little Dolores Conchita Figucroa del Rivero of Washington, D.C., could dance. In fact, at the age of 15, when she auditioned for the famed...

At crucial moments, teachers helped Chita Rivera become what she is today: her own person. The actress with the well-defined legs and skyscraper-high kick was born with talent. But she also got help along the way. From her Washington ballet instructor. From Leonard...

Chita!Like Madonna, Marlene or Liza, one name says it all. And there is room for only one. She shines. She sparkles. She glows. She lights up a room. Singer, dancer, actress, chorus girl and star, all rolled into one star-spangled center spot with a diamond-studded...

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 23, the 23rd day of 2007. There are 342 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On Jan. 23, 1968, North Korea seized the U.S. Navy ship Pueblo, charging its crew with being on a spying mission. (The crew was released...