Tag Archives: Chita Rivera

Gwen and Chita do CHICAGO!

Posted on June 17, 2009 by David Fick

Here’s a rare look at the original production of Chicago. This first set of clips is from an out-of-town tryout, shot by Fred Ebb himself (as legend has it), so we get to see some stuff that never made it … Continue reading →

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SOMETHING TO DANCE ABOUT: New Jerome Robbins Documentary

Posted on November 12, 2008 by David Fick

A new 2 hour documentary about the life and work of Jerome Robbins, the director-choreographer of seminal Broadway shows like West Side Story, Gypsy and Fiddler on the Roof, will premiere on PBS in February in 2009. Narrated by Ron … Continue reading →

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Tony Award Caged Death Match: SUNDAY vs. LA CAGE

Posted on December 20, 2005 by David Fick

Picture it. It’s 3 June 3 1984 and you’re watching the Tony Awards. You’ve watched the performances of each of the nominated musicals: “I Want It All” (performed by Liz Callaway, Catherine Cox, Beth Fowler) from the charming, but uneven … Continue reading →

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