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Peter Filichia, James Marino and Michael Portantiere talk about the life of Chita Rivera. Reviews include Days of Wine and Roses @ Studio 54, tick, tick… BOOM! @ the Kennedy Center, Jonah @ Laura Pels Theatre, and Michael has a second viewing of Encores! Once Upon A Mattress
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Peter Filichia | [email protected] | Facebook
PETER FILICHIA is a playwright, journalist, and historian with a number of books. His new book, Brain Teasers for Broadway Geniuses, is now available wherever finer books are sold. Peter also has columns at Masterworks Broadway, Broadway Select, and many other places.
Michael Portantiere | [email protected] | Facebook
MICHAEL PORTANTIERE is a theater reviewer and essayist. He is the founder and editor of CastAlbumReviews.com. He is also a theatrical photographer whose photos have appeared in The New York Times and other major publications. You can see his photography work at FollowSpotPhoto.com.
Matt Tamanini | [email protected] | Twitter | Instagram
MATT TAMANINI is a theatre, entertainment, and sports journalist who has been covering theatre for more than a decade. He is the news editor for TheStreamable, the co-managing editor for Land-Grant Holy Land, and is a host and producer for multiple shows on BroadwayRadio.
James Marino | [email protected] | Twitter | Facebook
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Chita:
Chita Rivera in 2009 by Michael Portantiere
Chita Rivera, Electrifying Star of Broadway and Beyond, Is Dead at 91
Appearing in scores of stage productions, she dazzled audiences for nearly six decades, most memorably starring as Anita in “West Side Story” and Velma Kelly in “Chicago.”
Chita Rivera Found Her Emotional Voice for Shows Like ‘West Side Story’ by Jesse Green
Her dancing sometimes overshadowed her thrillingly dramatic way with a song: husky yet clarion, unaffected but full of comment and character.
Chita Rivera: A Life in Photos by The New York Times
A performer who never retired is remembered for her electric Broadway performances and daring cabaret work.
Chita Rivera’s Ballet Roots Shaped Her Dancing by Gia Kourlas
Chita Rivera saw herself as a dancer, and that’s fitting: Her early ballet training was her secret weapon — and it never left her body.
Chita Rivera, Finding Her Voice by Jesse Green
Her dancing sometimes overshadowed her thrillingly dramatic way with a song: husky yet clarion, unaffected but full of comment and character.
Chita Rivera: A Lot of Livin’ to Do
Premiere: 11/6/2015 | 00:01:30 | NR
A retrospective of Broadway legend Chita Rivera. Luminaries Dick Van Dyke, John Kander, Carol Lawrence, Ben Vereen, and others pay tribute to the dynamic singer, dancer, and actress. Anita in “West Side Story,” Rosie in “Bye Bye Birdie,” Velma in “Chicago,” — these are just some of the iconic roles created by Rivera. Also see newly filmed songs from Rivera’s concert repertoire.
Celebrating 50 Years of Broadway’s Best – PBS
Reviews:
PF + MP + JM: Days of Wine and Roses @ Studio 54, through April 28, 2024
Book by Craig Lucas; Music by Adam Guettel; Lyrics by Adam Guettel; Based on the play by JP Miller; Based on the film by Warner Bros.; Music orchestrated by Adam Guettel and Jamie Lawrence; Musical Director: Kimberly Grigsby; Associate Musical Dir.: Steven Malone
Directed by Michael Greif; Choreographed by Sergio Trujillo and Karla Puno Garcia; Associate Director: Angelisa Gillyard; Associate Choreographer: Connor Schwantes
World premiere produced in New York City, 2023 by Atlantic Theater Company
MP: tick, tick… BOOM! @ the Kennedy Center’s (Broadway Center Stage series), through February 4, 2024
Tony Award® Winner BRANDON URANOWITZ,
Tony Award® Nominee DENÉE BENTON,
and Tony Award® Nominee GREY HENSON
in the Kennedy Center’s Broadway Center Stage production of Jonathan Larson’s tick, tick… BOOM!
directed by NEIL PATRICK HARRIS
MP + PF: Jonah @ Roundabout Theatre Company‘s the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street), through March 10, 2024
You and a guest are cordially invited to attend a performance of the world-premiere of by Rachel Bonds, directed by Danya Taymor, presented by Roundabout Theatre Company (Todd Haimes, President/CEO, in memoriam; Scott Ellis, Interim Artistic Director).
The cast includes: Gabby Beans, Hagan Oliveras, Samuel H. Levine, and John Zdrojeski.
The creative team for Jonah includes: Wilson Chin (Sets), Kaye Voyce (Costumes), Amith Chandrashaker (Lighting), Kate Marvin (Sound), Tommy Kurzman (Hair and Wig), Gigi Buffington (Voice and Text Coach), Morgan Auld (Illusions), Tilly Evans-Krueger (Movement), and Ann James (Intimacy).
Jonah opens officially on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at the Laura Pels Theatre in the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre (111 West 46th Street). This is a limited engagement through Sunday, March 10, 2024.
MP: Once Upon A Mattress @ City Center Encores! January 24 – February 4, 2024
DeMarius R. Copes replaced J. Harrison Ghee after February 2
News:
Next Week:
PF: The Connector (Opening Feb 6)
Peter’s Brainteasers:
Some musicals are so bad that they close out of town: Hot September and 1491 are just two among many. Some musicals are so bad that they close during previews: The Little Prince and the Aviator and, of course, Breakfast at Tiffany’s are just two among many, too. However one hit musical saw one of its revivals close out of town and years later saw a subsequent revival close during previews.
What’s the musical?
Michael’s Musical Moments
Chita Rivera
Music Opener:
“Get Me to the Church on Time”
Music Closer:
“Ten Cents a Dance”
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