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Chita Rivera, Tony Award-winning actress and singer, passes away

Chita Rivera, an iconic performer of stage and screen with credits including “Chicago,” “Kiss of the Spider Woman” and “Sweet Charity,” has died. She was 91. Rivera’s longtime publicist Merle Frimark confirmed the news to CNN on Tuesday, saying Rivera died “peacefully” on Tuesday “in New York after a brief illness.”

‘The Band's Visit’ sweeps Tony Awards as ‘Harry Potter’ wins best play

"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" wins the Tony for best play while "The Band's Visit" sweeps the musical categories with 10 wins, including the top award best musical at Broadway's annual honors for the best in theater.

January 31, 2024
January 31, 2024

Chita Rivera, Tony Award-winning actress and singer, passes away

Chita Rivera, an iconic performer of stage and screen with credits including “Chicago,” “Kiss of the Spider Woman” and “Sweet Charity,” has died. She was 91. Rivera’s longtime publicist Merle Frimark confirmed the news to CNN on Tuesday, saying Rivera died “peacefully” on Tuesday “in New York after a brief illness.”

June 11, 2018
June 11, 2018

‘The Band's Visit’ sweeps Tony Awards as ‘Harry Potter’ wins best play

"Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" wins the Tony for best play while "The Band's Visit" sweeps the musical categories with 10 wins, including the top award best musical at Broadway's annual honors for the best in theater.

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