Breaking news: Chita Rivera, Broadway star, dies at 91

She dazzled as Anita in "West Side Story" and Velma Kelly in "Chicago."

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story January 30, 2024 BREAKING NEWS Associated Press 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." Read more Get more breaking news in your inbox Sign up to receive emails from The New York Times as soon as important news breaks around the world. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018