Chita Rivera's Memoir Chronicles Her Life on Broadway

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Broadway legend Chita Rivera, known for her roles in West Side Story, Bye Bye Birdie, and Chicago, has released a new memoir titled "Chita." The book, written with Patrick Pacheco, chronicles her life and career as a dancer and actress. Rivera, now 90 years old, reflects on her audition for Leonard Bernstein and her work with choreographer Jerome Robbins. Despite not being cast in the film version of West Side Story, Rivera went on to win numerous awards and honors throughout her career.
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