Chita Rivera, Tony-Winning Broadway Legend, Dead at 91
Tuesday, 30 January 2024 Chita Rivera -- a pioneering Tony-winning Broadway star and the first Latina recipient of the prestigious Kennedy Center Honor -- has died. The tragic news was confirmed by her daughter, Lisa Mordente, who said she passed away in New York following…
Many stars paid tribute to Chita Rivera, the showstopping Broadway legend who sadly died at the age of 91. Rivera's daughter announced in a statement obtained by The Hollywood Reporter that Rivera died Tuesday in New York following a brief illness. The two-time Tony Award winner was known as a triple...
From showstopping performances to emotional speeches, the Tonys put Broadways biggest night on full display airing live from Lincoln Center on CBS and Paramount+. Host Ariana DeBose kicked off the show with a dance-heavy opening number in which she celebrated this year's nominees and the struggles and "journey" that led them to the Broadway awards. The number opened with a close-up on a "Broadway Times" newspaper blaring the headline "SHE'S BACK!!!"
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Idina Menzel teases her upcoming return to Broadway at the 2024 Tony Awards. Plus, she shares her excitement for Cynthia Erivo in 'Wicked,' "she understands everything the green girl is about."
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Danai Gurira shares how exciting it is to see African stories get recognition on Broadway while on the carpet of the 2024 Tony Awards. Hear why she believes live theater is so important now more than ever.
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Broadway's 'The Notebook' writer Bekah Brunstetter chats with THR on the carpet for the 2024 Tony Awards and shares her experience bringing 'The Notebook' to the stage and her first-hand experiences with dementia.
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Skylar Astin talks hosting the Tony Awards simulcast and which musicians he would love to see turn to Broadway, mentioning Billie Eilish and Finneas saying they "would compose an incredible Broadway show."
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We now know who's in talks to star in the 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' reboot. The Hollywood Reporter can exclusively reveal that Madelyn Cline and Camila Mendes are in talks to lead the ensemble of Sony Pictures' reboot of the 1997 horror hit. Cline, of course, plays Sarah Cameron in the Netflix series 'Outer Banks,' while Mendes played Veronica on the CW's long-running series 'Riverdale.' Also in negotiations are Tony Award nominee Sarah Pidgeon... 'Atlanta's' Tyriq Withers and Jonah Hauer-King, who played Prince Eric in Disney's live-action remake of 'The Little Mermaid.'
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Lindsay Mendez talks about how much she'll miss Jonathan Groff and Daniel Radcliffe when 'Merrily We Roll Along' closes at the Tony Awards. Plus, she shares what she's learned about Daniel Radcliffe and Jonathan Groff while working with them.
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Alex Edelman chats with THR on the red carpet at the 2024 Tony Awards and shares his reaction after receiving his first win. Plus, he reveals who he is most excited to see at the award show.
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Joshua Boone chats with THR on the red carpet at the 2024 Tony Awards and talks being nominated for his first Tony. Plus, he dishes on working with Angelina Jolie on 'The Outsiders.'
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Michelle Pfeiffer is set to star in the 'Yellowstone' sequel series. The series will be titled 'The Madison.' It's described as a heartfelt study of grief and human connection following a New York City family in the Madison River valley of central Montana. Pfeiffer will also executive produce the new series from franchise boss Taylor Sheridan. It will be the next show to roll out in the 'Yellowstone' universe.
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Blake Lively is channeling her inner Britney Spears! The actress stepped out to the world premiere of her new film, 'It Ends With Us,' at New York's AMC Lincoln Square theater last night wearing the same glittering Versace dress worn by Spears in 2002. The Versace dress is a one-shoulder evening dress crafted with all-over embroidery and shades of pastels, a dress fit for her character Lily Bloom.
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Chita Rivera was one of Broadway's most celebrated stars, known for her successful theatre career spanning nearly seven decades. Some of her most notable roles include Anita in "West Side Story" and..
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Chita Rivera, the musical theater legend and multiple Tony winner who created the role of Puerto Rican firebrand Anita on Broadway in "West Side Story" and other memorable characters,..