{"title":"Chita Rivera","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Chita Rivera collection! Here, you'll find captivating reads about the illustrious life and career of Chita Rivera, one of Broadway's most iconic stars. Best known for her incredible singing, dancing, and acting talents, Rivera has captivated audiences for decades with her remarkable performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those keen on delving into the journey of this theatrical legend, \u003cem\u003eChita: A Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e comes highly recommended. This engaging biography offers a heartfelt and personal look into Rivera's life, capturing the highs and lows of her extraordinary path in the entertainment world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category for a unique insight into Chita Rivera's world, and gain inspiration from the life of a woman whose artistic contributions have had a lasting impact on the stage. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to her story, this collection will surely enrich your appreciation for her unwavering dedication to her craft.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chita-by-chita-rivera-9780063226807","title":"Chita","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Chita Rivera blazed a trail where none existed so the rest of us could see a path forward.”—Lin-Manuel Miranda\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“This deserves a standing ovation.”—\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe wildly entertaining memoir of the legendary Chita Rivera—multi–Tony Award winner, Kennedy Center honoree, and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe 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 \u003cem\u003eWest Side Story\u003c\/em\u003e, Rosie in \u003cem\u003eBye Bye Birdie\u003c\/em\u003e, Velma in \u003cem\u003eChicago\u003c\/em\u003e, Aurora in \u003cem\u003eKiss of the Spider Woman\u003c\/em\u003e, and Claire in \u003cem\u003eThe Visit\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in gratitude to her fans and with the hope that new generations may learn from her experience, \u003cem\u003eChita\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis colourful memoir is the unforgettable story of a performer who blazed her own trail and inspired countless performers to forge their own paths to success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46545738858732,"sku":"9780063226807","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13472173482210.jpg?v=1749818661"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/chita-rivera.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}