Chita A Memoir
Chita A Memoir by Chita Rivera, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2023, offers an engaging look into the life of the legendary performer. Spanning 303 pages, this memoir captures Rivera’s journey from her birth as Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero to her rise as a multi-Tony Award winner and cultural icon. Through her reflections, readers gain insight into her experiences in the entertainment industry, including her roles in iconic Broadway productions such as West Side Story and Chicago.
In this memoir, Rivera shares the highs and lows of her remarkable career, providing a behind-the-scenes perspective on her collaborations with some of the most influential figures in music and theater. The narrative highlights her contributions to the performing arts and her impact on future generations of artists. With themes of perseverance and creativity, this edition serves as a tribute to the vibrant world of musicals and the personal journey of a trailblazer in the industry.
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“Chita Rivera blazed a trail where none existed so the rest of us could see a path forward.”–Lin-Manuel Miranda
“This deserves a standing ovation.”–Publishers Weekly
The wildly entertaining memoir of the legendary Chita Rivera–multi-Tony Award winner, Kennedy Center honoree, and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
She was born Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero–until the entertainment world renamed her. But Dolores–the irreverent side of the sensual, dark, and ferocious Chita–was always present and influential in creating some of Broadway’s most iconic roles, including Anita in West Side Story, Rosie in Bye Bye Birdie, Velma in Chicago, Aurora in Kiss of the Spider Woman, and Claire in The Visit.
Written in gratitude to her fans and with the hope that new generations may learn from her experience, Chita takes us backstage to reveal the highs and lows of one extraordinary show business career–the creative fermentation, the ego clashes, the miraculous discoveries. Chita invites us into the room with some of the greatest talents of the age, including Leonard Bernstein, Arthur Laurents, Stephen Sondheim, John Kander, Fred Ebb, Bob Fosse, Jerome Robbins, Hal Prince, Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Sammy Davis Jr., Gwen Verdon, Shirley MacLaine, and more.
This colorful memoir is the unforgettable story of a performer who blazed her own trail and inspired countless performers to forge their own paths to success.
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