Friday, February 9, 2024

Broadway Games: The Many Roles of Chita Rivera


Beloved Broadway legend, the late, great Chita Rivera had a Broadway career that spanned some 60 years, from her debut as a dancer in the original production of Guys and Dolls to her final Tony-nominated turn in The Visit. Along the way, she earned 10 Tony nominations, winning twice, and the recognition of a lifetime Tony Award. She also created several now-iconic roles in everything from Bye Bye Birdie and West Side Story to Chicago and Kiss of the Spider Woman.

How well do you know the roles of Ms. Rivera? Good luck!



Broadway Games:
The Many Roles of Chita Rivera

   

Match the role with the show.

    1. Rose                                                    a. Bajour
    2. Claire Zachannassian                        b. Bye Bye Birdie
    3. Anna                                                    c. Chicago
    4. Aurora                                                 d. Kiss of the Spider Woman
    5. Anita                                                    e. Merlin
    6. The Queen                                           f. Nine
    7. Liliane La Fleur                                  g. The Mystery of Edwin Drood
    8. The Princess Puffer                           h. The Rink
    9. Anyanka                                               i. The Visit
    10. Velma Kelly                                        j. West Side Story

BONUS QUESTION: Which of the two roles above earned Chita her Tony Awards, both for Best Actress in a Musical?


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    1. Rose   b. Bye Bye Birdie                                                    
    2. Claire Zachannassian   i. The Visit                       
    3. Anna   h. The Rink                                                   
    4. Aurora   d. Kiss of the Spider Woman                                                 
    5. Anita   j. West Side Story
    6. The Queen   e. Merlin                                          
    7. Liliane La Fleur   f. Nine                                 
    8. The Princess Puffer  g. The Mystery of Edwin Drood                         
    9. Anyanka   a. Bajour                                              
    10. Velma Kelly   c. Chicago 

BONUS QUESTION: Which of the two roles above earned Chita her Tony Awards, both for Best Actress in a Musical?  

Anna   The Rink (1984)                                                  
Aurora   Kiss of the Spider Woman (1993)
                                      

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