Gender
Female
Born
Jan 23, 1933
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Died
Jan 30, 2024
New York, New York, USA
Performer
External Links
Chita Rivera's official website
Also Known As
Conchita Del Rivero
Dolores Conchita Figueroa del Rivero [Birthname]
Relations
Mother of
Lisa Mordente
Mother-in-law of
Donnie Kehr
Wife of
Tony Mordente (1957 - 1966) divorced
  • CREDITS
    The Visit (Apr 23, 2015 - Jun 14, 2015)
    • Starring: Chita Rivera [Claire Zachannassian]
    MusicalDramaOriginal
    The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Nov 13, 2012 - Mar 10, 2013)
    • Starring: Chita Rivera [The Princess Puffer / Miss Angela Prysock]
    MusicalRevival
    Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life (Dec 11, 2005 - Feb 19, 2006)
    • Starring: Chita Rivera [Chita Rivera]
    MusicalOriginal
    Nine (Apr 10, 2003 - Dec 14, 2003)
    • Starring: Chita Rivera
      • Liliane La Fleur - (Mar 21, 2003 - Oct 05, 2003)
    MusicalDramaRevival
    Kiss of the Spider Woman (May 03, 1993 - Jul 01, 1995)
    • Starring: Chita Rivera
      • Spider Woman / Aurora - (Apr 19, 1993 - Jun 25, 1994)
    MusicalDramaOriginal
    Jerry's Girls (Dec 18, 1985 - Apr 20, 1986)
    • Starring: Chita Rivera [Performer]
    MusicalRevueOriginal
    The Rink (Feb 09, 1984 - Aug 04, 1984)
    • Starring: Chita Rivera [Anna]
    MusicalOriginal
    Merlin (Feb 13, 1983 - Aug 07, 1983)
    • Also Starring: Chita Rivera [The Queen]
    MusicalOriginal
    Bring Back Birdie (Mar 05, 1981 - Mar 07, 1981)
    • Starring: Chita Rivera [Rose]
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Chicago (Jun 03, 1975 - Aug 27, 1977)
    • Starring: Chita Rivera
      • Velma Kelly - (May 12, 1975 - Jul 27, 1976)
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Bajour (Nov 23, 1964 - Jun 12, 1965)
    • Starring: Chita Rivera [Anyanka]
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Bye Bye Birdie (Apr 14, 1960 - Oct 07, 1961)
    • Starring: Chita Rivera
      • Rose Grant - (Apr 14, 1960 - Apr 08, 1961)
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    West Side Story (Sep 26, 1957 - Jun 27, 1959)
    • Starring: Chita Rivera
      • Anita - (Sep 26, 1957 - Mar 22, 1958)
    MusicalDramaOriginal
    Shinbone Alley (Apr 13, 1957 - May 25, 1957)
    • Standby: Chita Rivera [mehitabel]
    MusicalOriginal
    Mr. Wonderful (Mar 22, 1956 - Feb 23, 1957)
    • Also Starring: Chita Rivera [Rita Romano]
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Seventh Heaven (May 26, 1955 - Jul 02, 1955)
    • Performer: Chita Rivera [Fifi]
    MusicalOriginal
    Can-Can (May 07, 1953 - Jun 25, 1955)
    • Performer: Conchita Del Rivero
      • Dancer - Replacement
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Guys and Dolls (Nov 24, 1950 - Nov 28, 1953)
    • Performer: Conchita Del Rivero
      • Dancer - Replacement
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life (Dec 19, 2006 - Jun 10, 2007)
    • Starring: Chita Rivera [Chita Rivera]
    MusicalOriginal
    Chicago (Dec 12, 1997 - Oct 22, 2000)
    • Starring: Chita Rivera
      • Roxie Hart - Replacement (Feb 02, 1999 - Jul 04, 1999)
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Kiss of the Spider Woman (Nov 01, 1994 - May 04, 1996)
    • Starring: Chita Rivera
      • Spider Woman / Aurora - (Nov 01, 1994 - May 18, 1995)
      • Spider Woman / Aurora - Replacement (Jun 20, 1995 - May 04, 1996)
    MusicalDramaOriginal
    Can-Can (Feb 02, 1988 - Feb 26, 1989)
    • Starring: Chita Rivera [La Mome Pistache]
    MusicalComedyRevival
    Chicago (Sep 12, 1977 - Aug 05, 1978)
    • Also Starring: Chita Rivera
      • Velma Kelly - Replacement (Apr 04, 1978 - Aug 05, 1978)
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Zorba (Dec 26, 1969 - Aug 30, 1970)
    • Starring: Chita Rivera [Leader]
    MusicalOriginal
    Sweet Charity (Sep 11, 1967 - Jan 14, 1968)
    • Starring: Chita Rivera [Charity]
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    Call Me Madam (May 05, 1952 - Apr 18, 1953)
    • Performer: Conchita Del Rivero [Principal Dancer]
    MusicalComedyOriginal
    The Visit (Nov 30, 2011 - Nov 30, 2011)
    • Starring: Chita Rivera [Claire Zachannassian]
    SpecialBenefitConcertRevival
    Chance & Chemistry (Oct 26, 2009 - Oct 26, 2009)
    • Performer: Chita Rivera
    SpecialBenefitOriginal
    Angela Lansbury - A Celebration (Nov 17, 1996 - Nov 17, 1996)
    • Starring: Chita Rivera [Performer]
    SpecialBenefitOriginal
    Happy Birthday, Mr. Abbott! (Jun 22, 1987 - Jun 22, 1987)
    • Performer: Chita Rivera [Performer]
    SpecialBenefitOriginal
    V.I.P. Night on Broadway (Apr 22, 1979 - Apr 22, 1979)
    • Starring: Chita Rivera
    SpecialBenefitOriginal
    Jule's Friends at the Palace (May 19, 1974 - May 19, 1974)
    • Performer: Chita Rivera ["Mu Cha Cha" Performer]
    SpecialBenefitOriginal
    Sondheim: A Musical Tribute (Mar 11, 1973 - Mar 11, 1973)
    • Performer: Chita Rivera [Performer]
    SpecialBenefitOriginal
  • AWARDS

    Tony Award®

    Special Award for Lifetime Achievement

    2018 | Recipient
    Chita Rivera
     

    Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

    2015 | Nominee  | The Visit
    Starring: Chita Rivera
     

    Best Actress in a Musical

    2006 | Nominee  | Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life
    Starring: Chita Rivera
     

    Best Featured Actress in a Musical

    2003 | Nominee  | Nine
    Starring: Chita Rivera

    Best Actress in a Musical

    1993 | Winner  | Kiss of the Spider Woman
    Starring: Chita Rivera
     

    Best Actress in a Musical

    1986 | Nominee  | Jerry's Girls
    Starring: Chita Rivera

    Best Actress in a Musical

    1984 | Winner  | The Rink
    Starring: Chita Rivera
     

    Best Actress in a Musical

    1983 | Nominee  | Merlin
    Also Starring: Chita Rivera
     

    Best Actress in a Musical

    1981 | Nominee  | Bring Back Birdie
    Starring: Chita Rivera
     

    Best Actress in a Musical

    1976 | Nominee  | Chicago
    Starring: Chita Rivera
     

    Best Featured Actress in a Musical

    1961 | Nominee  | Bye Bye Birdie
    Starring: Chita Rivera

    Drama Desk Award

     

    Outstanding Actress in a Musical

    2015 | Nominee  | The Visit
    Starring: Chita Rivera
     

    Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

    2003 | Nominee  | Nine
    Starring: Chita Rivera

    Outstanding Actress in a Musical

    1993 | Winner  | Kiss of the Spider Woman
    Starring: Chita Rivera

    Outstanding Actress in a Musical

    1984 | Winner  | The Rink
    Starring: Chita Rivera
     

    Outstanding Actress in a Musical

    1981 | Nominee  | Bring Back Birdie
    Starring: Chita Rivera

    Theatre World

    John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement

    2015 | Recipient
    Chita Rivera
The Visit (Apr 23, 2015 - Jun 14, 2015)
  • Starring: Chita Rivera [Claire Zachannassian]
MusicalDramaOriginal
The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Nov 13, 2012 - Mar 10, 2013)
  • Starring: Chita Rivera [The Princess Puffer / Miss Angela Prysock]
MusicalRevival
Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life (Dec 11, 2005 - Feb 19, 2006)
  • Starring: Chita Rivera [Chita Rivera]
MusicalOriginal
Nine (Apr 10, 2003 - Dec 14, 2003)
  • Starring: Chita Rivera
    • Liliane La Fleur - (Mar 21, 2003 - Oct 05, 2003)
MusicalDramaRevival
Kiss of the Spider Woman (May 03, 1993 - Jul 01, 1995)
  • Starring: Chita Rivera
    • Spider Woman / Aurora - (Apr 19, 1993 - Jun 25, 1994)
MusicalDramaOriginal
Jerry's Girls (Dec 18, 1985 - Apr 20, 1986)
  • Starring: Chita Rivera [Performer]
MusicalRevueOriginal
The Rink (Feb 09, 1984 - Aug 04, 1984)
  • Starring: Chita Rivera [Anna]
MusicalOriginal
Merlin (Feb 13, 1983 - Aug 07, 1983)
  • Also Starring: Chita Rivera [The Queen]
MusicalOriginal
Bring Back Birdie (Mar 05, 1981 - Mar 07, 1981)
  • Starring: Chita Rivera [Rose]
MusicalComedyOriginal
Chicago (Jun 03, 1975 - Aug 27, 1977)
  • Starring: Chita Rivera
    • Velma Kelly - (May 12, 1975 - Jul 27, 1976)
MusicalComedyOriginal
Bajour (Nov 23, 1964 - Jun 12, 1965)
  • Starring: Chita Rivera [Anyanka]
MusicalComedyOriginal
Bye Bye Birdie (Apr 14, 1960 - Oct 07, 1961)
  • Starring: Chita Rivera
    • Rose Grant - (Apr 14, 1960 - Apr 08, 1961)
MusicalComedyOriginal
West Side Story (Sep 26, 1957 - Jun 27, 1959)
  • Starring: Chita Rivera
    • Anita - (Sep 26, 1957 - Mar 22, 1958)
MusicalDramaOriginal
Shinbone Alley (Apr 13, 1957 - May 25, 1957)
  • Standby: Chita Rivera [mehitabel]
MusicalOriginal
Mr. Wonderful (Mar 22, 1956 - Feb 23, 1957)
  • Also Starring: Chita Rivera [Rita Romano]
MusicalComedyOriginal
Seventh Heaven (May 26, 1955 - Jul 02, 1955)
  • Performer: Chita Rivera [Fifi]
MusicalOriginal
Can-Can (May 07, 1953 - Jun 25, 1955)
  • Performer: Conchita Del Rivero
    • Dancer - Replacement
MusicalComedyOriginal
Guys and Dolls (Nov 24, 1950 - Nov 28, 1953)
  • Performer: Conchita Del Rivero
    • Dancer - Replacement
MusicalComedyOriginal
Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life (Dec 19, 2006 - Jun 10, 2007)
  • Starring: Chita Rivera [Chita Rivera]
MusicalOriginal
Chicago (Dec 12, 1997 - Oct 22, 2000)
  • Starring: Chita Rivera
    • Roxie Hart - Replacement (Feb 02, 1999 - Jul 04, 1999)
MusicalComedyRevival
Kiss of the Spider Woman (Nov 01, 1994 - May 04, 1996)
  • Starring: Chita Rivera
    • Spider Woman / Aurora - (Nov 01, 1994 - May 18, 1995)
    • Spider Woman / Aurora - Replacement (Jun 20, 1995 - May 04, 1996)
MusicalDramaOriginal
Can-Can (Feb 02, 1988 - Feb 26, 1989)
  • Starring: Chita Rivera [La Mome Pistache]
MusicalComedyRevival
Chicago (Sep 12, 1977 - Aug 05, 1978)
  • Also Starring: Chita Rivera
    • Velma Kelly - Replacement (Apr 04, 1978 - Aug 05, 1978)
MusicalComedyOriginal
Zorba (Dec 26, 1969 - Aug 30, 1970)
  • Starring: Chita Rivera [Leader]
MusicalOriginal
Sweet Charity (Sep 11, 1967 - Jan 14, 1968)
  • Starring: Chita Rivera [Charity]
MusicalComedyOriginal
Call Me Madam (May 05, 1952 - Apr 18, 1953)
  • Performer: Conchita Del Rivero [Principal Dancer]
MusicalComedyOriginal
The Visit (Nov 30, 2011 - Nov 30, 2011)
  • Starring: Chita Rivera [Claire Zachannassian]
SpecialBenefitConcertRevival
Chance & Chemistry (Oct 26, 2009 - Oct 26, 2009)
  • Performer: Chita Rivera
SpecialBenefitOriginal
Angela Lansbury - A Celebration (Nov 17, 1996 - Nov 17, 1996)
  • Starring: Chita Rivera [Performer]
SpecialBenefitOriginal
Happy Birthday, Mr. Abbott! (Jun 22, 1987 - Jun 22, 1987)
  • Performer: Chita Rivera [Performer]
SpecialBenefitOriginal
V.I.P. Night on Broadway (Apr 22, 1979 - Apr 22, 1979)
  • Starring: Chita Rivera
SpecialBenefitOriginal
Jule's Friends at the Palace (May 19, 1974 - May 19, 1974)
  • Performer: Chita Rivera ["Mu Cha Cha" Performer]
SpecialBenefitOriginal
Sondheim: A Musical Tribute (Mar 11, 1973 - Mar 11, 1973)
  • Performer: Chita Rivera [Performer]
SpecialBenefitOriginal

Tony Award®

Special Award for Lifetime Achievement

2018 | Recipient
Chita Rivera
 

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical

2015 | Nominee  | The Visit
Starring: Chita Rivera
 

Best Actress in a Musical

2006 | Nominee  | Chita Rivera: The Dancer's Life
Starring: Chita Rivera
 

Best Featured Actress in a Musical

2003 | Nominee  | Nine
Starring: Chita Rivera

Best Actress in a Musical

1993 | Winner  | Kiss of the Spider Woman
Starring: Chita Rivera
 

Best Actress in a Musical

1986 | Nominee  | Jerry's Girls
Starring: Chita Rivera

Best Actress in a Musical

1984 | Winner  | The Rink
Starring: Chita Rivera
 

Best Actress in a Musical

1983 | Nominee  | Merlin
Also Starring: Chita Rivera
 

Best Actress in a Musical

1981 | Nominee  | Bring Back Birdie
Starring: Chita Rivera
 

Best Actress in a Musical

1976 | Nominee  | Chicago
Starring: Chita Rivera
 

Best Featured Actress in a Musical

1961 | Nominee  | Bye Bye Birdie
Starring: Chita Rivera

Drama Desk Award

 

Outstanding Actress in a Musical

2015 | Nominee  | The Visit
Starring: Chita Rivera
 

Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical

2003 | Nominee  | Nine
Starring: Chita Rivera

Outstanding Actress in a Musical

1993 | Winner  | Kiss of the Spider Woman
Starring: Chita Rivera

Outstanding Actress in a Musical

1984 | Winner  | The Rink
Starring: Chita Rivera
 

Outstanding Actress in a Musical

1981 | Nominee  | Bring Back Birdie
Starring: Chita Rivera

Theatre World

John Willis Award for Lifetime Achievement

2015 | Recipient
Chita Rivera

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