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| 1933-2024 |
Many of the shows I danced in don't exist on film, but they do exist in the memories of those who were in the theater for that single moment in time. And nothing can replace that.
--Chita Rivera
Only in people's memories? Chita, darling, I know you're a Broadway legend and all that, but every Spider Woman must have her...
...Web!
Did you catch what Katie Couric said at the end of that? I'd like to think even Little Miss Tuffet would stick around for these posterity-positive performances:
I'd not heard of her and it was interesting that her death was reported by our ABC news service today. Her demise is quite a loss.
ReplyDeleteAndrew, perhaps you have seen characters created by Chita on stage but played by other actresses in movie adaptations, most notably Rita Moreno as Anita in West Side Story.
DeleteI could watch her and listen to her forever!
ReplyDeleteAnd fortunately, Mitchell, there's quite a bit to watch in spite of her being mostly a stage performer.
DeleteA true legend. Farewell, thank you, and RIP.
ReplyDeleteThat says it all, Debra.
DeleteHello Kirk, Chita Rivera had such a great personality, and that infused into her dancing is what made it come alive.
ReplyDelete--Jim
YES!!! I agree totally, Jim.
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